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Written by Emma – one half of the indie-blues duo, Emma & James. On Saturday, January 17, 2026 , Emma & James had the honor of performing on the main stage at the Casa Grande Street Fair & Car Show 2026  in Historic Downtown Casa Grande, Arizona. The duo performed at 2:30 PM , representing Your Healing Arts Project (YRHAP)  at one of Southern Arizona’s most anticipated annual community events. The Casa Grande Street Fair is known for bringing together live music, classic cars

Written by Emma – one half of the indie-blues duo, Emma & James. January feels like a natural time to reflect on our independent music journey, and looking back on 2025, I can honestly say it was a year of learning more than anything else. Not just musically, but technically, emotionally, and logistically. James and I did not rush much this year, and in hindsight, that ended up being one of the best decisions we could have made. A Pivotal Night at the Winter Sun Show One of t

Written by Emma – one half of the indie-blues duo, Emma & James. James Mattison playing at the Flagstaff Folk Festival 2025. The Indie Blues Guitarist Recovery Story That’s Inspiring Arizona Music Fans I’m so proud to share that James, my husband and musical partner in Emma & James Music , was recently featured in VoyagePhoenix Magazine . If you’ve seen us perform live or watched our YouTube covers, you’ve probably noticed that James’s guitar playing carries real weight — it’

Written by James – one half of the indie-blues duo, Emma & James. Indie blues music is a captivating genre that merges the traditional sounds of blues with the spirit of independence and creativity that characterizes the indie music scene. This blog post will take you through the rich history, unique characteristics, and the current landscape of indie blues music. A visual representation of indie blues — blending structure, emotion, and creative spontaneity. The Rise of Indie

Curious how our songs are born? We’re Emma & James, an indie blues duo based in Arizona. In this post, we share our creative process, our goals for 2025, and a peek behind the music we’re working on now.