Rhythm and Roots Concert Series, Live Americana Music in Downtown Tucson
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). […]
GIMME SHELTER, a dog- friendly music festival benefits the programs of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. WHERE: 2508 E. Ajo way, NW corner of Ajo/Country Club Doors open at noon, music starts at 1. Enjoy beer, food and music with your well behaved, leashed dogs. $10. Bring a chair and blanket or sit in the […]
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!
Reserved Seating! USE PROMO CODE 'roots' and get $5 off the ticket price* (online fees may apply) Jimmie Vaughan is far more than just one of the greatest and most respected guitarists in the world of popular music. As Guitar Player magazine notes, “He is a virtual deity--a living legend.” Since releasing his first solo […]
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: […]
Grammy Award-winning musician and Two time IBMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year, (Allison Kraus has also won this award) Laurie Lewis is internationally renowned as a singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader, producer and educator. Linda Ronstadt speaks for many when she says of Laurie: “Her voice is a rare combination of grit and grace, strength and […]
Katie Haverly's lyrics run deep. Striking a balance between the very personal exploration of desires, fears and inadequacies juxtaposed next to those of social justice and concern for the health and well-being of all members of society. Yet, her songs are more than mere explorations. Rather, they are admonitions and calls to action. Haverly sees her […]
LOS STRAITJACKETS $5 off with "roots" promo code! Los Straitjackets is a Nashville based band known primarily for performing instrumental surf music. Members include guitarists Eddie Angel and Danny Amis, bassist Pete Curry, and drummer Jason Smay. They use DiPinto guitars. Angel, Amis and Jimmy Lester formed The Straitjackets in 1988 in Nashville. In 1994, […]