Rhythm and Roots Concert Series, Live Americana Music in Downtown Tucson
The Oxford EP: Recorded during a rehearsal session at the Big Song Music House in Oxford, OH in September of 2017, The Oxford EP features two songs by Michael G, two songs by Peter D, an old favorite from the Mexican movies, and an unreleased Ronstadt Generations song by and featuring 'Papa' Mike Ronstadt. The […]
Get ready to “Jump Jive An’ Wail” with Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses as they bring the wildest big band show this side of the Mississippi! With all antics and wild trumpet skills of his father, Louis Prima Jr. will resurrect hits like “I Wanna Be Like You,” “Just A Gigolo” and more! AND... […]
Like many singer-songwriters, Lisa Morales started penning tunes as a way to express her emotions addressing the complex landscape of relationships through music and verse. Her perspective now is that of a woman who’s gone through many storms and witnessed their sometimes-beautiful aftermaths as well. With Luna Negra and the Daughter of the Sun, Morales […]
SUNDAY BLUES & BBQ with Hans Olson, Tom Walbank opens. Spend a late Sunday afternoon in the glow of Blues and BBQ. HANS OLSON is a veteran musician with over 50 years in the music business. He began his career as lead singer in a Blues/Rock band in Southern California. By the 1970's, Hans had developed […]
The Kings of Pleasure, local retro swing favorites announce the release of a new CD, Kings of Pleasure Live! recorded in June of 1996 at the Shelter Cocktail Lounge during the band's heyday. Their reunion-CD release show at Hotel Congress on October 4th promises to deliver a high-energy rave up featuring original members Mike Hebert […]
Tucson has had no more endearingly popular act, (outside of Linda Ronstadt) than the Dusty Chaps. Tucson's trailblazing, country-swing band hit creative gold when they recorded "Domino Joe," for Capitol Records in the late 1970’s. The band is back for a special reunion show celebrating the 50thanniversary. Tucson’s Mayor will be on-hand declaring October 5th as […]
The Bad News Blues Band has well-earned reputation for their "house burning live performances. Their on-fire sets have been described as big band swing meets hard-core blues. Their years spent touring have given them the opportunity to polish their skills and develop a great rapport not only with each other, but also with their devoted fans. […]
The Sonoran Dogs are a band of eight musical hounds and champion pickers that came together in 2011 to make a little music. Eight years later, their natural chemistry with each other, positive rapport with audiences, and jaw-dropping talent has built a loyal following on the festival circuit and in clubs from the American Southwest […]
The End of America is a band of friends who met on the road and found a kindred spirit in one another. The Philadelphia/NYC trio credit their name to Kerouac’s On The Road -- relating to traveling “the groaning continent” in search of inspiration. The sound is centered on their voices, weaving three distinct leads […]