Thursday, March 28, 2019
Nova broke into the mainstream singing with Sufjan Stevens's band in support of his Michigan and Illinois albums, and has released multiple albums on his label, Asthmatic Kitty Records. Nova has also performed her unique voice on albums for David Byrne, Laurie Anderson and The Decemberists.
My Brightest Diamond's newest album, A Million and One, moves away from the more baroque leanings of previous efforts, in favor of a futuristic and electronic aesthetic.
8 p.m. Saturday, March 30. 260 S. Church Ave. $37 to $73. For more information, visit tucsonmusichall.org
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Finding inspiration in nihilism, a unique conglomeration of like-minded artists adroit in creating sheets of sonic tension tempered by amorphous release. Shoegazers Slow Crush, Mute Swan, Holy Fawn and Trees Speak summon the Furies. At Club Congress. Details here.
Who will man the decks? One never knows. It’s Wooden Tooth Records DJ Night at Che’s Lounge. Details here.
In a world gone amiss, according to these California pop-punkers, “there was still Adam West.” Get Married are at Owls Club. With Amateur Palm Trees, and Logan Greene. Details here.
Singer-songwriter Natalie Pohanic offers her unique brand of dreamy folk in the bar at Agustin Kitchen. Details here.
Human Behavior: A BJÖRK Tribute is happening at R Bar. DJs Mijito and Vamp Feline preside. Details here.
The carefully curated mixtape that is Miss Olivia and the Interlopers plays on at Tap + Bottle Downtown. Details here.
Suffering from takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or “broken heart syndrome?” Featuring the music of Golden Boots, aerial acrobatics and the stunning visuals of artist Tra Bouscaren, Octopus Heart provides the cure at Mercado San Agustin Annex. (Runs through Sunday, March 31). Details here.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Promising a saccharine sweet dose of ear candy, Latin indie rockers Tonight’s Sunshine, Diluvio and The Dry River Band are at Club Congress. Details here.
Sub Pop’s abrasive post-punk trio Moaning abrade at Owls Club. Soft Shoulder and Feverfew round out the night. Details here.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Friday, March 22, 2019
March Mayhem features 21 Dreams, Oversic, Noise Field, In Lessons, Sinphonics, Gila Byte, Heroes Reunion. At 191 Toole. Details here.
The Royal Agaves bring a jazzy sound drenched in sexy sax and groove to the House of Bards. Details here.
Emerging from Las Vegas, a city known for its glitz and glamour, Bravo Delta’s intelligent modern rock has exploded on rock radio. At Club XS. Mark Slaughter and Wild Side open. Details here.
This Orange County post-hardcore band are ready to take “Fists To Walls.” Takers Leavers will bludgeon the House of Bards. Elk Grove and Zero Miles to Empty take part in the demolition. Details here.
Natty & The Sunset head Westbound at Mercado San Agustin Annex. Details here.
The ever prolific Gabi Montoya leads her conglomerate of folk/soul/blues/rock project, Juju Fontaine, to Arizona Beer House. Details here.
On the Eastside, blues/rock/reggae will spill out of the Chicago Bar from the Brian Berggoetz Band. Details here.
The sultry sounds of Miss Olivia and The Interlopers bring light to the Surly Wench Pub. Details here.
Featuring an ever revolving cast of esteemed pickers, Freddy Parish’s monthly residency, Dry ’n’ Dusty, takes the listener on a musical journey from Bakersfield to the Appalachian Mountains. At Exo Roast Co. Details here.
Stay on your toes. From Phoenix, the menacing sounds of Las Chollas Peligrosas will dominate this installment of El Tambó. At Hotel Congress. Dirtyverbs and guest DJ Rebyl spin before, after and in between. Details here.
Gird your loins! KFMA Day will take siege of the Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium. Leading the onrush: Post-grunge hard-rockers Shinedown, alt-rockers Papa Roach, English metalcorists Asking Alexandria and genre-hopping rapcorists Fever 333. Details here.
Homo La Flor: Queer Dance Party blooms at 191 Toole. DJs Mommy1ssues, Atlantis Moreupset, Robertitx, Daddy Slmbr Prty and Sissy Peniston spin. Details here.
Offering acoustic covers of modern bluegrass, folk and indie, October Intuition is at Saint Charles Tavern. Details here.
Leila Lopez accompanied by bassist Brian Green entertain in the tasting room at Sand-Reckoner. Details here.
Brian White and mandolinist Eric Hays (of Flagstaff’s Viola and the Brakemen) are at Crooked Tooth Brewing. Laura Jean and Keli Carpenter contribute sets. Details here.
Crazy Love unfetter their obsessive/compulsive sonic stylings at Passé during the Fourth Avenue Street Fair. Details here.
Galactivation: An immersive evening of art and sound promises a journey through the frequencies and live digital painting. Dance in a trance at Solar Culture. Details here.
In a fundraising event to benefit the Tucson Folk Festival, TKMA presents the Wayback Machine, JC & Laney, Sabra Faulk & friends (Petie Ronstadt and Bryan Matajecek) and the Jacob Acosta Band. At Monterey Court. Details here.
Bringing light and nostalgic euphoria, DJ NoirTech presides over the Desperately Seeking Susan ’80s Dance Party. At the Surly Wench Pub. Dress accordingly. Details here.
These iconic composer’s works—Gypsy, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera—forever changed musical theater. Tucson Symphony Orchestra pays homage to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim. At the Tucson Convention Center. Andy Einhorn is at the podium. Details here.
Their vocals are ethereal, electronic dance beats spartan and lyrics introspective. Closely examining desire, fantasy and loneliness, Boy Harsher “Face the Fire” at Club Congress. Backed by BOAN. Details here.
Filling the void with melody, The Unday provide momentary solace at the Fourth Avenue Street Fair. Details here.
Playing classic dub reggae, Dub Society spread an irie vibe at Royal Sun. Details here.
Veteran metallists Fates Warning—flanked by Push, Fire By Rank and Tribulance—cast rune stones at House of Bards. Details here.
From the unsullied mountains of the American Northwest, these sibling’s harmonica, upright bass and acoustic guitar-driven repertoire spans from heart-rending ballads to barn-burning bluegrass numbers. The Brothers Reed bring their Dreams Tour to the Monterey Court. Details here.
With its origins deeply rooted in the Gypsy culture of Spain, this traditional art form presents the interactions between song, dance and guitar, executed on a percussive wooden platform. Cantante Olivia Rojas, guitarrista Ismael Barajas, cajonista Jason Martinez and bailarína Melani “Mele” Martinez are Tablao Flamenco. At Exo Roast Co. Details here.
Similar in concept to Porch Fest, Park Fest 2019—an alcohol-free/family-friendly event—features food trucks and four stages chockful of live music. With performances by Chuckwalla, Paul Martin, Alégrate, Dakota Williams and the Message, The Gunrunners, Dulcet Chimera, Denise Lane, Bunny Kirby, Kristie Cunningham, Jamie O’Brien, T Town Ramblers and more. At Palo Verde Park. Details here.
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Fronted by erstwhile Tucsonan Elizabeth Scarinzi, The HollyHocks bring their brand of alternative country/desert rock from Santa Fe to Che’s Lounge. With the mighty Greyhound Soul. Details here.
From Paris, DJ/producer Dustycloud holds down Resonance Monthly with mad sets of bass/future house at Gentle Ben’s. Details here.
This month’s installment of the smorgasbord of artistic expression known as Ladytowne features the comedy of Linda Ray, interviews with Najima & Tiera Rainey, Shannon Smith, Hannah Levin and the live music of Najima & Stripes520. At Club Congress. Details here.
More than 40 years into their career, these Latin icons have sold a staggering 60 million albums. Enjoying a resurgence thanks to YouTube and social media, exposing their music for a new generation to discover, Amanda Miguel y Diego Verdaguer are at the Fox Theatre. Details here.
Hot chicks playing cool surf. The Surfbroads perform at Free Third Thursdays at MOCA Tucson. Oh yeah, the museum’s current exhibit: Dazzled is a celebration of razzle dazzle, a military camouflage paint scheme used on British ships during WWI and WWII. Details here.
During the 1990s, on the strength of chart toppers “Fly to the Angels” and “Up All Night” these glam-metallists sold more than 5 million albums worldwide. Mark Slaughter performs the hits and a few surprises. In the Paradiso Lounge at Casino Del Sol. Details here.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Two-Door Hatchback convey a timeless sense of rag-timey whimsy at Public Brewhouse. Details here.
This sibling EDM duo “are all about love, though not necessarily about peace.” Hippie Sabotage’s “Devil Eyes” are coming to claim “Your Soul.” With German trance technician Sebastian Paul at the Rialto Theatre. Details here.
With eyes keenly focused on songcraft and pop sensibilities, Seattle power poppers Supercrush dole out their infectious, hook-laden confection at Wooden Tooth Records. Openers Gardie and Hikikomori set the bar. Details here.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
The eight-piece ensemble responsible for a night of toe-tapping and enthralling music were the Big Easy's The Revivalists, who took the stage at the Rialto Theatre downtown.
The octet, who are touring in support of their 2018 album, Take Good Care, hit the stage a little after 9 p.m., launching a night's worth of scintillating music.
Lead singer David Shaw showcased his unique blend of bravado, venturing out into the sold-out crowd several times to get to know those that attended the concert.
Shaw and his bandmates also spent most of the night wandering the elaborate tack-on runway that jutted out several feet in front of the main stage.
The result of Shaw's explorative evening was an audience that brimmed with energy, exploding into cheers of applause after each song wrapped up.
It was a truly unique evening, with opening act, Rayland Baxter, setting the stage for what was to come.
Baxter, who was battling through some sort of sickness, was forced to send his bandmates off-stage due to his limited vocal range.
The Maryland native still kicked ass, however, ripping through his hefty catalog of songs to deliver a 45-minute opener that delighted those that showed up on-time.
The main set lived up to the billing an hour or so after Baxter took the stage, with the Revivalists playing all their fan-favorite songs, with a few twists thrown in for good measure.
The headliners played two covers during the show, in the Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" and Pink Floyd's "Have a Cigar."
It was pretty awesome watching Shaw and lead guitarist, Zack Feinberg rip through the latter for their final song of the night.
The Pink Floyd classic, which covers a gamut of social issues, features several prime guitar solos, which Feinberg hammered with ease.
It was an unexpected final act from a band that won over Tucson with their debut performance in the Old Pueblo.
It was a performance that would have made Big Easy legends, like Louis Armstrong and Anders Osborne, proud—combining the jazz and rock elements of both with grace and class.
Tucson and the octet had a beautiful introduction on Wednesday night. Here's hoping the show is the first of many in the Old Pueblo in the years to come.
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These 1960’s inspired folk/surf/psych/soul/pop rockers’ sound is similar to that of The Archies, if Lou Reed had written their songs. The Blank Tapes bring a taste of Candy to Club Congress. Details here.
From Long Beach, psychedelic shoegazers Highlands are at Owls Club. With the beautiful angst of Mute Swan. Details here.
“The noise that could be louder.” With beats that pummel or seduce, synths that soar and guitars that twang, clang and echo like Duane Eddy spiraling down a K-hole, Los Angeles’ Warm Drag exude power, allure and sex. Flanked by local badasses Lenguas Largas and Feverfew at Wooden Tooth Records. Details here.
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Monday, March 18, 2019
This year's KFMADay lineup is: multi-platinum hard rockers Shinedown, nu-metal legends Papa Roach, metalcore group Asking Alexandria and rap metal group Fever 333. The event will be opened up by KFMA Battle of the Bands winners Pyrotechnica, a local alternative metal band.
Winners must be able to come to the Tucson Local Media office located at 7225 N. Mona Lisa Road to collect their tickets.
KFMADay takes place from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way. For more information, visit kfma.com/event/kfmaday-2019
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