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Emma & James Music shares our experience performing originals at the Schnepf Farms open mic in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Emma & James Music reflects on headlining Pho Cao in Scottsdale with original songs, full-band energy, and a powerful night of Arizona live music.

On May 15, 2026, we presented Emma & James: Formal Concert and Filmed Showcase at ASU Kerr in Scottsdale, Arizona. This was our first formal filmed showcase at ASU Kerr, and in many ways, it felt like the premiere of our authentic selves. The night brought together original music, a full band, professional theater lighting, projected visuals, red carpet photos, a pre-show reception, and the kind of elevated atmosphere we hope to keep building through Emma & James Music. Offic

Three sets (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday), two amazing guest musicians, and a whole lot of Casa Grande love—despite the 109° heat.

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, motorcycles, local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly ac

January feels like a natural time to reflect on our independent music journey. Looking back on 2025, I can honestly say it was a year of learning more than anything else. Not just musically, but also technically, emotionally, and logistically. James and I took our time this year. 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 the most defining moments of the year was December 13. On that night, Jam

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.