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What They Got: Work ethic pays off for The Black Moods
The Black Moods are starting a new chapter. The Tempe-based act boasts a new musician, new direction and a slew of new dates. Singer Josh Kennedy, drummer Chico Diaz and bassist Brenden McBride will introduce this to Tucson fans on Saturday, April 12, at The Rock. Classics by The Black Moods like “Whatcha Got,” “Sunshine”…
A Sort of Homecoming: The Melvins and Buzz Osborne return to the Rialto
Buzz Osborne likes it hot. The Melvins vocalist-guitarist was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and left the chilly, unpredictable climate for California in 1986. Osborne, who has lived in Hollywood since 1993, bought a home in Tucson in 2021. The seminal indie rocker, who has influenced Nirvana, Soundgarden and Tool, could never be…
A New Era: Switchfoot exists on its own terms
Two decades ago, Switchfoot took a gut punch after turning in “The Beautiful Letdown,” the album the band had just finished and was set to release as its major label debut on Columbia Records. Instead, upon hearing the album, the label rejected the album, dropped Switchfoot from the Columbia artist roster, moved the band to…
Making Up for Lost Time: Singer-songwriter Clay Dudash is back with new material
The latest single, “Catch Up,” from The Manor Born aka Clay Dudash is apt. The Tucson singer-songwriter took a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic and is back crafting songs and performing. “I took a little break after being burned out,” Dudash said. “I focused on some other things but I was compelled to come…
Up in Smoke: Local festival celebrates cannabis culture
Tucson Doobie and Tucson Foodie are celebrating Tucson’s booming cannabis culture at 420 Fest from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The event, which is sponsored by Earth’s Healing, will be at the Whistle Stop Depot, located at 127 W. Fifth Street. It will feature live music, local food vendors, community experiences, and…
Celebrating Latino Culture: Pride Alliance hosts 1st Tucson festival
Since 2018, the Latino Pride Alliance has celebrated Latino LGBTQ culture and connected people with educational, social, and health services through their Phoenix Festival. Now, they will bring a similar type of festival to Tucson. The first Latino Pride Festival Tucson will be Saturday, April 12, at the MSA Annex. Cumbia band La Sonora Dinamita…
Saluting the Fallen: Ceremony honors unclaimed veterans
Garry Lawrence, the Oro Valley American Legion Post 132’s second vice commander, has a solemn but essential job ahead of him. On Saturday, April 12, he and several others will escort the remains of several Pima County veterans to their final resting places. With the help of the national organization Missing in America Project, the…
What Is Picoin? A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding This Emerging Cryptocurrency
Over the past several years, cryptocurrency has become an increasingly legitimized part of the US economic landscape. What many dismissed initially as little more than a passing fad in 2020 has since become one of the defining elements of the decade’s economic shifts. Not only has cryptocurrency been validated through its consistent popularity with investors,…
From Cactus to Cannabis: Tucson’s Role in Arizona’s Cannabis Revolution
Tucson, Arizona, is defined by its vibrant cultural heritage and deep connection to the region’s unique desert flora. Known for its iconic saguaro cacti and rich landscapes, the city has also emerged as a notable player in Arizona’s evolving cannabis industry. As the state navigates the complexities of cannabis legalization and market growth, Tucson stands…
