February 04, 2012, 12:12 am
Music Features

An Artistic Success ‘til the End

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

By Jim Lipson

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.

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Music & Activism for Social Justice

By Eric Swedlund

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.

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The Genius of Bartók’s Sixth Quartet

By Kitty Katt

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.

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Trigger and Scythe

By Emily Gindlesparger

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

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GSol’s Evolving Musical Directions

By Gerald M. Gay

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

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Wishing You a Folky Christmas

By Gerald M. Gay

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.

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Tucson’s Magnanimous Musicians

By Jamie Manser

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

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Musicians Museum Finds a Home

Grand Opening on Sat, Nov 19!

By Jim Lipson

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

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Songwriting vs Marketing

By Jamie Manser

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

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Ryanhood: Q & A with Cameron Hood

Chatting about new album

By Jamie Manser

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

Music Reviews

Twang, Torch & Trouble

By Eric Johns

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.

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Hank Topless

It’s So December

By Eric Swedlund

“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.”

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Max Goldschmid/Tucson Jazz Institute

Maximum Exposure

By Kitty Katt

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.

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Sabra Faulk

Acoustic Angel (Big Beautiful Babe Music)

By Jamie Manser

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.

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Yelp Turns It Up To 11!

By Corey Dane

Reviewers rave about the best beats in the OP.

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Arizona Healing

By Rafael Otto

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

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KXCI’s Five - October 2011

By KXCI staff

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

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Combo Westside

Full Bloom (Tortuga Records)

By Jamie Manser

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

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Heather “Lil Mama” Hardy

Get Out of the Road (Lil’ Mama Records)

By Eric Johns

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

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Roll Acosta

The Dark (Self-Release)

By Jamie Manser

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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