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The Life of Chris O’Dell: Film fetes resident who worked with The Beatles, Stones
It’s an honor to inspire a song written by an iconic recording artist. David Bowie’s “Angie” was inspired by his enigmatic wife. Carly Simon reportedly composed “You’re So Vain” about Mick Jagger. Stephen Stills wrote “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” about folk singer Judy Collins. However, Chris O’Dell has had a number of songs written about…
Rock Trio ‘Resurrection’: Los Lonely Boys find new life in music
The award-winning rock trio Los Lonely Boys topped the charts with “More Than Love” and “Heaven” earning a Grammy Award for the latter song in the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal category. They sang the national anthem at game two of the 2008 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays…
Thrash Metal Royalty: Testament talks about reissue of early albums
At the end of a recent tour, Testament was on a bill with Mr. Big. After the gig, Mr. Big bassist Billy Sheehan approached the members of Testament. “Billy had never seen us, and he came up and watched,” Testament singer Chuck Billy recalled in a recent phone interview. “After the show, he came back…
This Life as He Knows It: Pandemic was prolific for Warren Haynes
To say Warren Haynes wears many creative hats is truly an understatement. Not only was he recruited to play guitar alongside co-founding member Dickey Betts when the Allman Brothers Band reformed in 1989 right up through the band’s 2014 farewell show, but Haynes found enough time to form jam-band Gov’t Mule as a side project…
Fun, Fun, Fun: The Beach Boys’ positive vibes travel worldwide
The Beach Boys’ positivity is infectious, and research proves the band’s ability to uplift listeners even during the darkest of times. Dr. Michael Bonsor, a music psychology lecturer at the University of Sheffield (UK), revealed through his studies that “Good Vibrations” is the top song that makes people the happiest. Others include James Brown’s “I…
NORML Briefs: Study – PTSD effects quelled by cannabis
Cannabis use by veterans with post-traumatic stress is linked to reduced stress and better same-night sleep quality, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. A team of investigators affiliated with the RAND Institute and the University of Southern California assessed cannabis and alcohol consumption on stress and sleep quality in a…
The Poetry of Cats: Feline lessons learned in Tucson
When Courtney Gustafson moved into her cottage in Poets Square of Tucson, she had no idea she would also have so many neighbors. Human neighbors, yes. But she did not expect 30 cats on any given day. Thus began a new journey, one that held many difficult life lessons. She shares them in her new…
Keeping Vocabulary: Help for elder dementia patients available
Families who have a member with dementia know that one of the first things to go is the use of nouns. “As they’re getting older, people who lose language through dementia tend to lose nouns more than any other thing,” Dr. Sharon Arkin said. “It’s nouns that disappear. They can’t remember the names.” They’ll refer…
Buried in Laundry? Poplin offers a solution for people’s washing machine woes
As an entrepreneur, Mort Fertel, the CEO and co-founder of Poplin, recognizes a good business idea when he hears it. One day, his wife offered one. “My wife was home with our five kids buried in laundry,” he said. “She said, ‘This is crazy. I can tap an app and get to the airport, FaceTime…
City Week: Week of April 24, 2025
“The Garbologists” TO MAY 4 Danny’s a white, blue-collar, New York City mansplainer. Marlowe’s the Black, female, Ivy-educated newbie who just joined his garbage route. Thrown together and forced to pick up what the world has discarded, two essential workers from different worlds discover more binds them than an occupation. “The Garbologists” is a hopeful…
43 Years of Mariachi: International conference hosts shows and competitions
The Tucson International Mariachi Conference returned this week. It began on April 23, and goes through Sunday, April 27, with authentic mariachi and folklórico performances, workshops and cultural celebrations. Alfonso Dancil, chairman of the board of directors for the Tucson International Mariachi Conference, said he likes to say that they host the longest continuously running…
Boogie-Woogie Wednesday: Hotel Congress to host International Jazz Day Celebration on April 30
Hotel Congress will be in full swing at the end of April when it plays host to the International Jazz Day Celebration, a boogie-woogie bash with live music and swing dancing. Festivities take place on Wednesday, April 30 — named International Jazz Day by UNESCO in 2011 — and star the award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute…
Dig Smart, Stay Safe: Calling 811 Before Digging is Essential During National Safe Digging Month
Spring is in the air, and for many of us, that means tackling outdoor projects—whether you’re planting a new tree, installing a fence, or upgrading your landscaping. But before you grab that shovel, there’s one essential step you can’t afford to skip: calling 811. April is National Safe Digging Month, and Southwest Gas is reminding…
Tucson Doctor Jeff Monash Uses Heat-Based Vein Treatment to Help Wounds Heal Faster
Dr. Monash partners with Tucson Vein & Body to bring new hope to patients with painful leg wounds Some patients turn to it for cosmetic reasons. Others choose it to help a stubborn wound finally heal. Either way, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is changing lives in Tucson thanks to a local partnership between Dr. Jeff Monash…
The Athlete’s Edge: Why Casein Protein Is Essential For Elite Recovery And Long-Term Strength
When it comes to elite performance, progress isn’t just measured by how hard you train. It’s also defined by how well you recover. For athletes pushing their bodies to the limit, muscle repair and nutrient timing aren’t optional; they’re part of the game plan. One that all athletes rely on is protein powder. And increasingly,…
