We sit down with Tempe music mainstay Amy Hansen to talk about how a truly welcoming open mic works, why the local scene feels like a musician co-op, and how community support turns into real action.

Amy's Website: https://www.facebook.com/ebonysbud

• Amy’s path from Chicago to Arizona and into the Tempe music scene
• Unity Through Community and why nonprofits matter for local art
• Native American flute songwriting, multiple keys, and tuning challenges
• How a list-free open mic helps nearly everyone get stage time
• Creating a no-judgment room where new performers feel safe
• Fundraising shows as a lifeline for friends in hard times
• DJ Amy Hansen wedding work and the realities of gig logistics
• White Mountains venue picks plus a tease of Lake Havasu music spots
• Tips for tracking Arizona open mics and upcoming festival dates
Just Google the Levine Folk Festival

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