Paul Thorn has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music – bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American, yet also speaking universal truths. Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity and character – as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of […]

Singer-songwriter, painter, essayist - Tom Russell has recorded thirty five highly acclaimed records, & published five books - including a book on his art and a book of his songs. Tom Russell songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nanci Griffith, K.D. Lang, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Ian Tyson, Iris Dement, Joe Ely, and […]

The Black Market Trust are an American Traditional Pop/Vocal Jazz group from Los Angeles who combine the sounds of the legendary American crooners and vocal groups with the fire and energy of Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Consisting of five world class musicians who have traveled the globe recording and performing on the world’s biggest […]

Sweet Ghosts is the project of singer-songwriter Ryan Alfred and vocalist Katherine Byrnes. At once familiar and mysteriously unique, they combine “stunning, unpredictable harmonies” (Tucson Weekly) with a colorful instrumental palette where acoustic folk instruments blend with orchestral touches and subtle Brian Eno-inspired synthesizers, with songs that “sound like late afternoon...when winter's coming” (MySpiltMilk.com).    […]

TUCSON'S BIGGEST MARDI GRAS PARTY!  March 5th, 6 PM on the plaza.   Early happy hour from 4-6 and no cover. After 6, $3 cover.  MUSIC BY THE CARNIVALEROS  FOOD: Arizona's Largest FREE King cake! Étouffée, gumbo, jambalya and muffulettas. DRINKS: Abita beers, hurricanes and sazeracs. Face painting, tarot card readers and more!

Pete Fine has played lead guitar in bands in Tucson for decades, including Whole Lotta Zep. He also has composed, orchestrated and performed concertos for electric guitar and orchestra. Joined by virtuoso keyboardist Andrew Hannon and the powerhouse rhythm section of Cat Ripley and Martin Tiernan, Beyond Words ignites the stage with music that is […]

Hailing from the dusty deserts of Tucson, AZ, singer, songwriter & family man Carlos Arzate brings his desert-influenced magic to the Hotel Congress plaza in a free show.  “The heart-warming and political poignancy of Ziggy Marley and Michael Franti, with a southwestern bent.”— Zocalo Magazine “Arzate is one hell of a songwriter.”— Tucson Weekly ARTIST WEBSITE: […]