Culture: Meet the Gypsy Vanner Horse
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
On St. Patrick’s Day, most people decorate with images of leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold. But for the...
The Heat Beat: Urban legends of rap: Jay-Z & the Illuminati
By Jess Szabo, Arts Writer
There are those stories that “everybody” seems to know, but few, if any of those people can prove....
The Heat Beat: The Music of Phoenix Radio and Beyond
The Heat Beat: The Music of Phoenix Radio and Beyond
Songs about being thankful
By Jess Szabo, Arts Writer
November in the social media age has brought...
Feature: Exploring Various Scams and What to Do if You’re a Victim of One
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
Avoiding scams is important, but there are times when it is too late. Everyone has moments where we let...
Music: Talking Music with Ray ‘Pinky’ Velazquez
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
Utica resident Ray “Pinky” Velazquez knows musical talent when he hears it. Velazquez began working in music in 1972,...
The Heat Beat: Start listening to…Jazz
By Jess Szabo, Arts Writer
Phoenix Radio features programs in a variety of music genres, and each one of those is likely to be unfamiliar...
Arts Feature: How Can Artists in Utica Fund Their Work?
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
Utica’s artists are called to their careers out of a love of their art form and a desire to...
The Heat Beat: Returning to in-person gigs safely
By Jess Szabo, Arts Writer
By Jess Szabo, Arts Writer
Most editions of The Heat Beat focus on the music played on Phoenix Radio. Today,...
Feature: Scams—Don’t Let Your Guard Down
Scams and Fraud Thrive in 2022. Be Aware and Know How to Spot Them
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
Although the weather is still cold,...
The Heat Beat: The music of Phoenix Radio and Beyond: Five facts about music...
by Jess Szabo; Arts Writer
Mental Health Month returns for May 2023. This year, we honor the month and the music with five facts about...