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Cheer in a Handful of Dust

Cheer in a Handful of Dust

When the residents of Arcosanti pour molten bronze to craft their bells, they place pennies next to the matrix.

By Jeff Gardner May 17, 2018

Their Way

Their Way

The members of Scottish indie pop band the Trashcan Sinatras could never have imagined when they formed in 1986 that they'd still be kicking it 32 years later.

By Brett Callwood May 10, 2018

A Lotta Bit of Hope in the Distance

A Lotta Bit of Hope in the Distance

Jivin Scientists dish out beats that are equal parts mellow and dynamic, and load them with philosophical, open-hearted hip-hop.

By Jeff Gardner May 3, 2018

Cumbia Confab

Cumbia Confab

Situated in the midst of the Agave Heritage Festival, El Tambó is a smaller, independent festival with enough fanfare to rival its subsumer.

By Jeff Gardner Apr 26, 2018

Turn On, Tune In…

Turn On, Tune In…

Grab your oil wheels, LAVA lamps and "Have a nice day" T-shirts, because the Psych-Out! music festival is truckin' on through Tucson.

By Jeff Gardner Apr 19, 2018

Gutt Check

Gutt Check

It's a sweet gig for Jeff Gutt, who now gets to tour the world with musicians that he admires immensely, performing for adoring fans.

By Brett Callwood Apr 12, 2018

Addictive Sound

Addictive Sound

Music has taken The War on Drugs to far-flung places like Singapore, Melbourne and Paris.

By Christopher Boan Apr 12, 2018

A Record of Many Colors

A Record of Many Colors

The story of Carlos Arzate's new record can be summed up in the story of how its centerpiece song came to be.

By Eric Swedlund Apr 5, 2018

All Grown Up

All Grown Up

Tiffany was known worldwide as the spunky, denim-clad pop-teen who would show up in malls and sing to the screaming masses.

By Brett Callwood Mar 29, 2018

Girls Rule at SXSW

Girls Rule at SXSW

South By Southwest is an all-you-can-hear sonic buffet—and as with any buffet, you might try something only to realize you don’t really have an appetite for it.

By Jim Nintzel Mar 22, 2018

City of Song

City of Song

You can see art and music in the way the buildings are constructed, in the buskers on street corners and in the very way the city is laid out.

By Emily Dieckman Mar 22, 2018

5 Great Shows from SXSW

5 Great Shows from SXSW

These five sets were some of the best we saw at the festival.

By Jeff Gardner Mar 22, 2018

History & Hope

History & Hope

Even more than being a musician, Lucy Dacus considers herself someone who chronicles, catalogs, captures. A historian.

By Eric Swedlund Mar 15, 2018

Seeing Song

Seeing Song

Mussorgky's Pictures at an Exhibition comes to Tucson with a breathtaking visual companion piece.

By Emily Dieckman Mar 8, 2018

Melting Icicles

Melting Icicles

After two decades and five albums, Little Dragon is showing no sign of wear or stagnation.

By Jeff Gardner Mar 1, 2018

Man Behind the Designs

Man Behind the Designs

If there's a look that characterizes Tucson hip hop, it's in the designs and artwork of Marco Oliva, known as Marcoso.

By Eric Swedlund Feb 22, 2018

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The Weekly List: 23 Things To Do In Tucson This Week

The Weekly List: 23 Things To Do In Tucson This Week

By Weekly Staff and Contributors May 17, 2018  10:00 am

Laughing Stock: Laff’s and Tears, Plus New Mics

Laughing Stock: Laff’s and Tears, Plus New Mics

By Linda Ray May 16, 2018  11:45 am

You've Got a Month Left to Vote in the First Round of Best of Tucson

You've Got a Month Left to Vote in the First Round of Best of Tucson

By Chelo Grubb May 15, 2018  4:00 pm

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    Second Saturdays with Don't Blink Burlesque @ The Hut

    • Second Saturday of every month, 8-11 p.m. $10GA/$15RE/$20VIP
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    Tucson Songwriters Showcase @ Monterey Court

    • Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. free
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    Chris Isaak @ Fox Tucson Theatre

    • Sat., July 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets Range from $37 - $99
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    Petie Ronstadt & Friends @ Monterey Court

    • Sun., May 27, 6-9 p.m. $5

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    Johnny Aint Right @ Fini's Landing

    • Sat., June 9, 8-11 p.m. Free

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    Black cat bones live at Chicago bar @ Chicago Bar

    • Fri., May 25, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5.00
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  • Re: Their Way

    • Frank is the singer, not the bassist.

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