We had the good fortune of connecting with Eleeza . and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Eleeza, what is the most important factor behind your success?
I’d have to say the most important factor behind my success is continuing to charge the mountain. I’ve had my ups and downs over the years, but I have always remained faithful–in my talent and my dreams. Goals change over time, but my love for music is never-ending.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would definitely start by showing them some of the beautiful city like Downtown’s strip and Tempe’s Town Lake Bridge, but to get down to the heart of this city, I would take them to a place like El Charro Hipster Bar & Cafe. Not only do they have amazing authentic food and drinks (their Agave Sunrise is AMAZING), but they are also a family-owned restaurant, they gave me my first stage in Phoenix and over the last three years, they’ve created a beautiful community of musicians and patrons alike. Beyond that, there is an amazing variety of community events like First Friday, Farmer’s Markets, and more. Phoenix is like no other city, everyone here is like Family, we just haven’t met yet.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would definitely dedicate my shoutout to Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center. They have a Phoenix and Mesa location that offer free classes, events, and so many amazing opportunities to youth 12-20. They were a safe space for me when I was in the trenches of life, basically homeless at 17. There were times were a gig from them was how I could eat dinner the next day. I’m thankful for everything they do!

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Image Credits
Surreal sister photography, Randy’s vision photography (RSVP)

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