Laughing Stock: Everyone is Murr’s best friend
It’s a flicker of recognition that makes us laugh when we watch “Impractical Jokers.” The way they mess with each other, teasing, daring, being silly and laughing at everything — it’s like watching kids on the playground. It’s what friends do. And now we are all in on the joke. “Think of it as an…
Stirring up trouble with Eric Schaffer
Eric Schaffer has long been influenced by a range of genres. These different influences are reflected in his band’s music. Eric Schaffer & the Other Troublemakers will celebrate the release of their third album, “Dry Lightning,” with a party at Monterey Court on Friday, Nov. 10. “Dry Lightning” producer Peter Dalton Ronstadt, will open the…
Speaking The Same Language: Rodney Crowell, Jeff Tweedy team up for new album
In a career that’s stretched over a half century-plus, Rodney Crowell has worked with a fair share of notable names ranging from former boss Emmylou Harris and ex-Cherry Bombs bandmate Vince Gill to ex-wife Rosanne Cash, her father Johnny Cash and R&B legend Booker T. Jones. On his latest outing, Crowell teamed up with Wilco’s…
Temptations’ career recalled on stage
The Temptations made their mark on the world with songs such as “My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Get Ready” and “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).” While group was successful, but it also dealt with strife. “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” spotlight’s…
‘Pride’ shines through Stephen Lind’s music
Stephen Lind’s first experience with Tucson Pride was as an 18-year-old Sahuaro High School graduate. “It’s such an eclectic group of people,” he said. “It’s a huge umbrella of different humans. Those are really fun events. “We’re free to be ourselves. You get to see people who they really are. Everyone is comfortable and loved.…
Traveling wall honors those killed in Vietnam
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute has made its way to Tucson, hosted at Casino del Sol through Sunday, Nov. 12. The display—housed at the casino’s pool lawn, 5655 W. Valencia Road—is an 80% scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Across its 360-foot length, the wall contains every single name etched on…
The question is…
How many false and/or misleading items can be squeezed into a radio commercial? According to my (admittedly anecdotal) research, the answer is lots and lots. I was driving around the other day, listening, as I do, to Angry White People radio. Can you imagine if those were the station’s call letters — KAWP-AM? I googled…
City Week: Week of Nov. 09
ARA BENTLEY’S “THE CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS” THROUGH NOVEMBER 2025 Ara Bentley became a YouTube hit with videos about her tiny ships. She has since taken social media by storm with her stories, in miniatures, about “The Captain’s Quarters.” Said “captain” is a 200-year-old female who may not be fully human, but for her own appreciation and…
Test distributor stops screening for cannabis
According to a recent press release, the Massachusetts-based drug testing company Psychemedics is shifting its focus from marijuana to fentanyl. “In an era marked by relentless change and the pressing need to adapt, Psychemedics, a pioneer in the drug screening industry, proudly announces the launch of a revolutionary, Advanced 5-Panel Drug Screen,” the statement said.…
