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Are you seeking to spend 2022 knocking one (or several) of the 7 Natural Wonders off your bucket list? If you’ve yet to explore the magnificence of the Grand Canyon, this itinerary will give you the motivation you’ve been needing to finally get to Arizona. Having finally gone for the very first time this past […]
![A Gem & Jam To Remember: My highlights of Gem & Jam Music Festival 2020 [Review]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
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For over a decade, Gem and Jam Music Festival has become home to countless artists, performers, live painters and attendees from across the country, all bringing with them smiles and memories that weave themselves into G&J’s legacy forever. This world-renowned festival is a must attend for so many reasons. Take a road trip with your […]
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After taking a year off in 2019, Gem and Jam Festival are back to doing what they do best; throwing insane desert parties with a fine selection of art, gems and of course, jams from across the genre board. Music lovers from across the country will be traveling to Tucson for artists like Tipper, Billy […]
![Bridging the Gap between Rock and Dubstep with Decadon [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/0f1d58a9-50766612_1676327289066159_1486477044295401472_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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Dubstep’s newest heavy hitter, Decadon, will be joining the musical invasion this weekend at Phoenix Lights Festival in Arizona. Growing up in the neighboring state of Colorado, 23-year-old Decadon, or Donnie Miller, began playing guitar with rock bands in hookah lounges and shifty bars around the Denver area. Completely immersed in the Colorado music scene, Miller […]
![An Interview with the Dirty Disco Originator: Throttle [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/15aa177c-51014162_2933418003598240_1598426990363279360_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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Hailing from the land down under, 22-year-old Throttle will be trading green Melbourne suburbia for the desert city of Phoenix when he makes his debut performance at Phoenix Lights Festival in early April. Growing up in Australia, Throttle, aka Robbie Bergin, took to music at an early age. Learning guitar as a child and […]
![Phoenix Lights Festival Invades Arizona for Fifth Anniversary [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/600d8b40-phx.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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Calling all Earthlings: Reports have been confirmed that an alien mothership is touching down this Spring in the Arizona desert. This alien aircraft has been identified as the vessel carrying the lights and sounds of one of the region’s largest and wildest parties. Phoenix Lights will be making landfall at Wild Horse Pass in […]
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After making a relocation to the larger Pima County Fairgrounds, Gem and Jam Festival have triumphed once again in beating the obstacles. As music lineups begin to roll out and festival announcements hit the feeds everyday, the team behind Gem and Jam Festival rolled up their sleeves and hand-picked a meticulous lineup of talent to […]
![Gem and Jam Returns January 25th – 28th, 2018 to the Pima County Fairgrounds [Event Previews]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/gemandjajm.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
The beloved Gem and Jam Festival will return to Tucson, Arizona for what is sure to be the most beautifully crafted year yet. 2017 saw G&J’s first year embracing the change at Pima County Fairgrounds, and we’re excited to head back and dive into new and improved digs. It’s been an absolute pleasure to watch […]
![Abduction by bass and beats: Phoenix Lights 2017 was out of this world | April 8 + 9th, 2017 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/phx.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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Article by Brandon Lopez and John Miller Phoenix Lights was a gathering that could not be missed by earthlings and aliens alike. With a bass filled sound system and floodlights shooting towards the heavens, it is nearly certain that interstellar beings intercepted our communications. While I can’t say I saw any abductions or probings happening, there […]
![CYM talks to Gem and Jam’s Founders + find out what fans are most excited about for 2017 [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15384579_1324749004223980_1044718254705273505_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Gem and Jam Festival is a very special gathering that happens every February in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona. The 11th year is set for February 2nd-5th, 2017, and for the first time, will take place at the new location of Pima County Fairgrounds. Complete with tons of extra space, multiple camping options and room for so […]