An Artistic Success ‘til the End

Jonathan Holden: Dec. 29, 1951 - Jan. 17, 2012

Holden would have loved this peculiar juxtaposition of events—that within days of his passing on Jan. 17, he’d be joined in Rhythm & Roots heaven by the great Johnny Otis and then Etta James.

Music & Activism for Social Justice

Ozomatli, the multi-genre and multi-racial Los Angeles band that has served as U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors, performs a benefit in Tucson for Save Ethnic Studies on Feb. 18.

The Genius of Bartók’s Sixth Quartet

His Quartet No. 6 was the last thing Bartók composed in his native Hungary before fleeing the madness of World War II. Jupiter String Quartet pays it homage on Jan. 25.

Trigger and Scythe

Silver Thread Trio’s new album weaves misery, heartache and Americana. CD release party is January 28.

GSol’s Evolving Musical Directions

Members of the local band GSol see every gig as an opportunity to polish and explore.

Wishing You a Folky Christmas

Only in Tucson does a holiday party mean kalimba-infused Christmas carols, traditional musical fare from Ireland and Appalachia and more on Sat, Dec 17.

Tucson’s Magnanimous Musicians

The Great Cover Up will rock your world, Dec. 15-17, in order to raise funds for Tucson Artists and Musicians Health Care Alliance.

Musicians Museum Finds a Home

Grand Opening on Sat, Nov 19!

No one needs to make a case for how great a town Tucson is for music, but it’s still important that we do.

Songwriting vs Marketing

Ryanhood came home last year to take a break from the biz, re-discovered its center and releases a new album Nov. 4 @ Rialto.

Ryanhood: Q & A with Cameron Hood

Chatting about new album

"There's nothing like having the Catalinas to set you straight when you get turned around."

Twang, Torch & Trouble

Singer/songwriter Betsy Scarinzi had it in her to write, sing and perform. Which led to getting a band, and recording an album. It all culminates on Jan. 27.

Hank Topless

It’s So December

“I was a rambler, but I don’t remember why” – so goes the chorus of the first song on Hank Topless’ “It’s So December.”

Max Goldschmid/Tucson Jazz Institute

Maximum Exposure

This album sounds like it spawns from a mature, seasoned jazz musician - but is actually accomplished by a precocious kid, who performs with the Ellington Big Band on Sun, Dec 11.

Sabra Faulk

Acoustic Angel (Big Beautiful Babe Music)

On her new 11-track album, Faulk incorporates the country music of her youth with Americana and blues. CD Release is Sun, Dec 4 at Boondocks.

Yelp Turns It Up To 11!

Reviewers rave about the best beats in the OP.

Arizona Healing

“Luz de Vida” (Light of Life) is a compilation featuring 37 tracks assembled by Music Against Violence,

KXCI’s Five - October 2011

Tucson’s community radio station, 91.3FM, features cuts from the following new albums in October.

Combo Westside

Full Bloom (Tortuga Records)

I strongly recommend this album at any time, but especially for those days when musical remedy is absolutely crucial.

Heather “Lil Mama” Hardy

Get Out of the Road (Lil’ Mama Records)

Hardy’s third release showcases the musician’s sweet violin electrified in a positive bluesy/soul album with spiritual overtones.

Roll Acosta

The Dark (Self-Release)

There are albums that lend themselves to cinematic interpretations, and this four-track EP could be beautifully rendered. Experience it live at 2nd Saturdays on June 11.

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