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Defiant Flow

Defiant Flow

Like all organisms struggling for life in the desert, hip hop has taken a weaponized form to survive, battle rap.

By Isaac Kirkman Sep 21, 2017

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

Stars pick their Top Five! This week: Swervedriver

By Brett Callwood Sep 21, 2017

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

Had Columbia Records put a little bit of time and care into their relationship with the Dearly's, their story of near misses and tragedy might have ended quite differently.

By Lee Joseph Sep 14, 2017

Taking Flight

Taking Flight

It's no coincidence that former Black Crowes guitarist named his new outfit after another black bird.

By Brett Callwood Sep 14, 2017

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

The Toadies formed just in time to light up the '90s with some gloriously dark, poetic, but really catchy alt-rock.

By Brett Callwood Sep 14, 2017

How the West Was Won

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How the West Was Won

Baby Gas Mask Records is hosting a mega-release party.

By Eric Swedlund Sep 7, 2017

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

Kansas City native Samantha Fish has been singing the blues since she was 18.

By Brett Callwood Sep 7, 2017

Left of the Dial

Left of the Dial

Sure, it's a state-of-the-art broadcast studio, but the folks behind KXCI's new digs at Hotel Congress want people to think of it as a musical clubhouse.

By Eric Swedlund Aug 31, 2017

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

The Melvins have always been one of the most consistently admired niche bands in the underground.

By Brett Callwood Aug 31, 2017

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

The Human Beings, November 1965

By Lee Joseph Aug 31, 2017

HoCo Fest 2017!

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HoCo Fest 2017!

Labor Day weekend brings us HoCo Fest 2017, Hotel Congress' yearly celebration of live music.

Aug 24, 2017

Field of Love

Field of Love

His music isn’t vintage; it’s downright timeless—rich tenors, giant heart, and the ever-essential lived-in voice.

By Eric Swedlund Aug 24, 2017

Know Your Product: Pelican

Know Your Product: Pelican

Since the turn of the millennium, Des Plaines, Illinois, post-metal quartet Pelican has gone out of its way to create atmospheric, dense music.

By Brett Callwood Aug 24, 2017

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

"Give Me Some Time" was the last record released by The Grodes, before they changed their name to Spring Fever.

By Lee Joseph Aug 24, 2017

Rock ’N’ Roll Star

Rock ’N’ Roll Star

Terry Trash is feeling it.

By Johnny Glenn Aug 17, 2017

Out on Top

Out on Top

Big Meridox reflects on 20 years in Tucson hip-hop as he preps final shows

By Eric Swedlund Aug 17, 2017

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The Weekly List: 21 Things To Do In Tucson In The Next 10 Days

The Weekly List: 21 Things To Do In Tucson In The Next 10 Days

By Weekly Staff and Contributors Sep 21, 2017  9:30 am

Know Your Product: Frank Turner's Current Obsessions Range From Hardcore to Folk

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Know Your Product: Frank Turner's Current Obsessions Range From Hardcore to Folk

By Eric Swedlund Sep 18, 2017  11:00 am

Laughing Stock: Crime and Merriment

Laughing Stock: Crime and Merriment

By Linda Ray Sep 14, 2017  7:00 pm

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Staff Pick Events

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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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    Second Saturdays with Don't Blink Burlesque @ The Hut

    • Second Saturday of every month, 8-11 p.m. $10GA/$15RE/$20VIP
    • Buy Tickets

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    Toby Keith – presented by Ford F-Series and sponsored by KIIM-FM 99.5 @ AVA: Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater

    • Sun., Oct. 29, 7-10 p.m. $60
    • Buy Tickets
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    Canciones Mexicanas – Ted Ramirez and Friends in Concert @ Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón

    • Sun., Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m. $20
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    Bob Einweck CD Release Party @ Frog and Firkin

    • Fri., Oct. 20, 8-11 p.m. $0

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    Halloween Concert @ Spark Project Collective

    • Fri., Oct. 27, 6:30-11 p.m. $6 pre sale $10 at door
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