"There are so many hardworking and passionate people who make sure the wheels on the music machine turn–venue crews and promoters, producers, technicians, photographers, videographers, media people, publicists, and the music fans themselves. Without all these people, the 'scene' would would not exist." Alec talks the origins of Varkan, her favorite local Phoenix businesses, #saveourstages, and more in this interview with Shoutout Arizona. 📰 shoutoutarizona.com/meet-alec-damiano-musician (link in bio!) #varkan #varkanofficial #shoutoutarizona #voyagephoenix #saveourstages #niva #nationalassociationofindependentvenues #phoenix #localmetal #localmusic #womeninmetal #womeninmusic #sheshreds