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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021
FEATURES 12 The Bayou Bandits Southern rock with a personal touch resonates with veterans, Southern rock fans and more.
16 Stirling Synchronicity Violinist, songwriter and dancer Lindsey Stirling brings album ‘Artemis’ to the world
20 Elektro Dance Academy Local dance crew repeatedly turns out skilled dancers with a focus on being their best.
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24 The Sound of Passion Local bands are up and playing in 2021
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Around Town
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AMY JONES GROUP HOSTS 2021 WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT EVENT The Amy Jones Group hosted the women's event to help ladies find clarity in 2021. The guest speaker was
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Moellenberndt shared details on her path to success and how her no more excuses attitude has helped her and others reach their full potential. She guided attendees through an interactive session that focused on the 7 dimensions of life: Physical, Emotional, Personal, Occupational, Spiritual, Social and Intellectual. Check out @amyjonesgroup on Instagram to find upcoming events for 2021.
ILE.GAL, GILBERT’S FIRST ROOFTOP BAR MERGING WITH SCOTTSDALE BASED BITTERS BAR ile.gal in Downtown Gilbert and Bitters in Scottsdale will begin a merger towards operating under one hospitality company. With this change, and vision for the future, they will be changing the original name “ile.gal”. This name change fits with the overall vision for the hospitality brand and continues the celebration of cocktails and cocktail ingredients in both locations. The overall theme, branding, cocktail and food menus will not see any change, as they are thrilled with the end-product for the guests. To better capture this
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beautifully designed location, the artfully created food and beverage program, and the showcase of Arizona and the Sonoran Desert, we enthusiastically present Sotol Modern Cocktail Kitchen. The spirits found within the beverage program focus on agave-driven products like Mezcal, Tequila, and Bacanora. Sotol (pronounced “sewtall”) is a distilled spirit of Mexican origin made from the Desert Spoon plant which can be abundantly found within Arizona and Northern Mexico. Sotol is often considered Tequila’s fun-loving cousin.
THE PORCH GILBERT NOW OPEN IN THE HERITAGE DISTRICT The Porch is an upscale yet relaxed restaurant now with 3 locations in the Phoenix Metro: Gilbert, Arcadia, and Tempe. Featuring comfortable food and atmosphere, an extensive cocktail menu, countless craft beers, and a hearty wine list it is sure to become a local favorite
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
the bayou bandits
ARTICLE LYNETTE CARRINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY TRACY & JEREMIAH SCHEFFER
SOUTHERN ROCK WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH RESONATES WITH VETERANS, SOUTHERN ROCK FANS AND MORE
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THE BAYOU BANDITS PUT OUT A GREAT PER-
Joshua Strickland is lead singer and songwriter for The
FORMANCE OF SOUTHERN-INSPIRED ROCK, BUT
Bayou Bandits and also plays rhythm guitar. The Walker,
THERE IS MUCH MORE HEART AND SOUL TO THE
LA native moved to Arizona in 2014 and now calls Phoenix
BAND WHEN ONE LOOKS A LITTLE DEEPER. The
home. Jeremy Madig, Paul Williams and Stevie Belcastro
Bayou Bandits released their self-titled debut album
round out the band’s roster. “Jeremy and I founded it and
in late 2019 and the sound and the power behind their
we share co-founder status,” says Strickland. “We were
words and music resonate with a diverse audience.
initially jamming together.”
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An early corporate gig in 2018 led to an incident when the band needed an official name. “Initially, we were going to be called The Joshua Strickland Band,” explains Strickland. “The
Strickland served in the Army for 12 years, including serving in
guy who booked us said, ‘No, you need to come up with some-
Afghanistan and some of his experience has spilled over to flavor
thing cool!’ So, I wanted to highlight something significant where
some of The Bayou Bandits songs. One song entitled “Kandahar”
I was from.” The name of The Bayou Bandits was christened
recounts his time serving in the Afghan city and the toll that being a
during a quick off-the-cuff conversation.
soldier can take. Strickland says, “I wrote that song in honor of one
Initially, the band played cover tunes, but then fans were
of my buddies who wound up losing his battle with PTSD after we
wanting to hear original songs. “Jeremy and I primarily write all
got home. All the big military organizations like Wounded Warrior
the lyrics, and our first song was ‘Take Me Back.’ Jeremy wrote
Project – they’ve all been privy to that song.” Strickland writes from
the majority of it, but it was sort of surreal because all my family
the heart drawing from various personal experiences in his own life.
is back in Louisiana and I’m the only one out here other than my
Another recent song not on the album is entitled “A Nurse’s
core family. He wrote that song about me and how I felt about
Story (Save You).” The Bayou Bandits pay tribute to all those
longing to go back home to Louisiana.”
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“Jeremy and I primarily write all the lyrics, and our first song was ‘Take Me Back.’ Jeremy wrote the majority of it, but it was sort of surreal because all my family is back in Louisiana and I’m the only one out here other than my core family.” COVID-19 patients. In addition to being a musician, Strickland
In addition to his work as an RN and musician, Strickland is
is also a RN. “I wrote it because ever since the outbreak, I’ve
involved with veteran-focused nonprofits. One organization is
been a COVID nurse,” says Strickland. He had traveled to the
Southern Arizona Musicians for Healing which helps veterans by
East Coast to assist in his RN capacity during the initial surge
raising awareness and funds for vets dealing with mental health
in the pandemic and wrote the song based on what he saw and
challenges. Additionally, Strickland is a co-founding member of
experienced during his time there.
Veterans IV Veterans Motorcycle Association which assists veterans
Although COVID-19 put their tour on hold, The Bayou Bandits anticipate hitting the road in support of their debut album as soon
in crisis. In 2020, Strickland was recognized as ‘Veteran of the Week’ by the Federal V.A. in Washington.
as it is safe. Strickland was one of the first in the state to receive the COVID vaccine and he’s keen to play out once again.
Visit http://wwwthebayoubandits.com for more information and links to purchase The Bayou Bandits album.
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S Y N C H R O N I C I T Y
LINDSEY STIRLING IS A VIOLINIST WHO HAS SHAKEN UP MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE WITH HER UNRIVALED COMBINATION OF PLAYING VIOLIN WHILE DANCING. Equal parts fascinating and awe-inspiring,
channel before the TV talent show, it gave her millions of
her style intersects at classical, hip-hop and rock ‘n’ roll.
new fans and catapulted her to superstardom in 2010.
Stirling’s latest album “Artemis” is yet another exquisite col-
Watching Stirling perform is a mystifying experience
lection of songs that any generation of listener will love, and
as there are few musicians in the world who perform the
performance artist fans will cheer.
way she does. Reality television put many new eyes on
As with most things Stirling does, she added a fun
her talent, but Stirling’s outstanding mastery of violin,
twist to her latest work. “This was my fifth studio album
coupled with dance and exciting costuming set the gold
and I wanted to make it feel fresh and different,” says
standard on its own.
Stirling. “So, I wrote a comic book to be the partner piece
StirIing explains, “I use Yamaha electric violins and I’ve
to the album. It was really fun to make an album the was
had them bedazzled, so they are super sparkly. And I have
inspired by a fantastical world, a mythical story and char-
a Roth acoustic violin that is 100-years old. It’s my favorite.”
acters that I have grown to love.”
Her dancing is as mesmerizing as her music. Stirling
Stirling grew up in Gilbert in a modest home with parents
explains, “I always have creative visions for choreography…
Stephen and Diane Stirling and two sisters. Money was
Like the style of dance I imagine and what the story is
tough, but her parents found a teacher to give Stirling “half”
behind the movement, but I definitely work with choreog-
violin lessons. Although her instructors weren’t optimistic
raphers to help bring it to life.” She calls herself fortunate to
that a then five-year-old Stirling would master the violin
work with talented choreographers Ashley Gonzales, Kyle
with such truncated lessons, Stirling steadily grew in her
Hanagami and Jillian Meyers.
musical talent and love of dance. She attended Greenfield Jr. High and then Mesquite High School.
Stirling threw herself into many endeavors during 2020. “I’m so lucky that I’ve been able to stay busy,” says Stirling
She went on to win the title of Arizona’s Junior Miss and
who currently resides in Los Angeles. “I finished writing
was a quarterfinalist on the fifth season of “America’s Got
my comic book, started a podcast, started the charity The
Talent.” Although Stirling already had a popular YouTube
Upside Fund in which I can give back to fans, and I worked
VIOLINIST, SONGWRITER AND DANCER LINDSEY STIRLING BRINGS ALBUM ‘ARTEMIS’ TO THE WORLD ARTICLE LYNETTE CARRINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY NATASHA BELIKOVE, SYDNEY TAKESHTA
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for months planning, rehearsing, and
with Lindsey Stirling.” “I am doing it in
editing a holiday special. I’ve also enjoyed
little series,” explains Stirling. “The first
spending more time with my family.”
series was really fun. I loved getting to
Drawing on her combination of musical
know different artists and getting to be
and performance skills, Stirling is now a
the one learning from the conversation
role model for young performers who are
rather than being the one talking through
discovering their own talents. She says,
the whole interview.”
“I hope that I could help anyone find their
Projecting out a few years, she hopes to
voice regardless of if they want to tap
continue doing what she loves and would
dance, or spin batons. I’ve definitely done
like to work on a film score with a com-
something very unique and found my voice
poser. “I’d feel so lucky if I was still doing
through it, and I want people to know they
what I do right now… Making videos and
can write their story in their own way.”
touring,” finishes Stirling. “But I’d also
Stirling has found her performance
love to be starting a family of my own.”
voice and that voice continues to expand
Visit http://www.lindseystirling.com for
via Stirling’s podcast, “String Sessions
more information.
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WINNING DANCE TEAM REPEATEDLY TURNS OUT SKILLED DANCERS WITH A FOCUS ON BEING THEIR BEST SELVES. THE CO-FOUNDERS OF ELEKTRO DANCE ACADEMY INITIALLY MADE A SPLASH AS THE ELEKTROLYTES ON “AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW” WHEN THEY TOOK THE TROPHY HOME DURING THE SHOW’S SEVENTH SEASON. They also won the Hip Hop International USA 2011-Adult Division and took seventh place in the World Hip Hop International 2011 Finals. Those founding members have gone on to create a comprehensive dance school in Gilbert where both younger and more seasoned students learn dance technique, current hip-hop dance and continue to grab the attention of reality television 20
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dance shows. “The dance academy didn’t officially get started until 2019,” explains Elektro Dance Academy’s Kyle Price, owner who co-founded Elektro Dance Academy with fellow members of The Elektrolytes. Each of the co-founder’s wives are also involved in running the school. Price says, “Everyone has a different role. My wife and I are focused on leadership and finances, one of the other couples is focused on day-to-day operations and the other two couples are focused on choreographing and teaching.” Price hails from Southern California from a family of dancers. “I have two sisters that danced their whole lives growing up,” says Price who has called Gilbert home since 2005. “I took a couple dance classes as a kid – tap, jazz and a little bit of ballet. Then I stopped dancing until I was 15 and took my first hip-hop class here in Arizona.” Although he wasn’t heavily classically trained, Price considers himself largely self-taught in hip-hop, as are the other three Elektro Dance Academy
co-founders.
“We
all
started doing hip-hop as teenagers and since then, three of us have only
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done hip-hop," he says. Other founders are clasically trained in dance, so they handle much of the school's instruction. “By the time the show ‘World of Dance’ came around, we were on this new path of investing in younger dancers and raising up the next generation of dancers,” explains Price. There have been many dance teams that have gone on to appear on NBC’s “World of Dance” under the direction and tutelage of the crew at Elektro Dance Academy. In fact, four different Elektro dance teams have appeared in different seasons of the show and the school is constantly on the “World of Dance” radar. “They reach out to us every year and we’re sending a couple more teams out this year to see if we’re the right fit for them. They know that they can find good quality talent and people through us,” says Price. Odins Eye Creations
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Elektro Dance Academy offers a variety of classes for many ages of students. “Our contemporary program is just as big if not bigger than our hip-hop classes,” Price explains. Classes are available for kids as young as 2-years old all the way through the age of 18. Classes range from entry level to elite. There is also an adult program that includes both young and older adults. “Our vision for the organization is to be the very best place where people can find their best friends and become the best versions of themselves, because that’s what happened to us four guys once we started exploring dance,” says Price. Although the pandemic has put a damper on some performances and competitions, the school incorporates the filming of extravagant video performances to give its students a taste of choreography and performance. The school is accepting new students, and all are welcome to join anytime throughout the year which is a bit different from other dance studios. “We constantly growing our team and wanting people to come in, find their spot and find their home!” finishes Price. Elektro Dance Academy is located at 451 E. Juanita Avenue, Suite 8, Mesa. Call 480-271-6262 or visit http://www. elektrodanceacademy.com for additional information. CityLifestyle.com/Gilbert
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Gilbert Art Walk is a place for artists to bring their best visual art forms for exhibition and sale. The Gilbert Art Walk accepts artists in a wide variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture,
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Each office is independently owned and operated.
THROUGH EACH OTHER’S EYES — GUATEMALA EXCHANGE
Where experience meets generosity.
Gilbert Historical Museum - 10 S Gilbert Rd. 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
On display through February 20, 2021, this exhibit of photographs by
image-makers
from
different
cultures explores their dissimilar worlds. Individuals from Arizona, and
Guatemala,
consecutively
hosted their counterparts to capture iconic imagery of their respective
lands. Photographs explore how cultural background informs a person’s
unique vision. Gallery 4 admission is included in the price of Museum
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27-MAR 27 CACTUS LEAGE SPRING TRAINING
With 10 facilities hosting 15 teams, the
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