DJ Williams, the electric guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his explosive live performances and groundbreaking musical style, announces his eagerly awaited 26-night summer tour. This announcement comes on the heels of a successful 21-date spring tour, as Williams takes the stage in celebration of his latest album, By Way of RVA, an evocative tribute to Richmond, VA, where he refined his eclectic musical prowess.
Best albums of 2020 made by Arizona artists, ranked Ed Masley, Arizona Republic
Arizona artists had a harder time connecting with their local fans in 2020. Music venues shut down in early March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and remained shuttered, for the most part, through December.
Some artists did their best to stay connected via livestream, which was nice.
But just because you couldn t see your favorite Arizona artists in your favorite Arizona bars the way you did in pre-pandemic times, that doesn t mean you couldn t stay connected to their music through recordings.
And 2020 was a great year to experience new music made by Arizona artists. These were the best we had a chance to hear, from Maynard James Keenan s latest dispatch from Jerome to internationally recognized releases from Spirit Adrift and Phoenix native Courtney Marie Andrews.