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Orange County metalcore band Bleed the Sky had been working their asses into the ground for seven years when they called it quits in 2009.

By Brett Callwood Jan 23, 2020

Know Your Product: ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead

Ahead of their show at 191 Toole, Trail of Dead founding member Conrad Keely told us about some of the most influential albums for him.

By Jeff Gardner Jan 23, 2020

Eric Johnson: Always A Student

2020 is shaping up to be a busy year for Eric Johnson. The acclaimed guitarist is releasing a new album along with a new signature Fender and embarking on a three-month, 55-date tour throughout North America. But according to Johnson, it all just kind of culminated at the same time. What’s important for the self-proclaimed “tone searcher” is for the music to sound good as ever.

By Jeff Gardner Jan 16, 2020

Guitar, Solo

The last time Johnny A.performed in Tucson, he played guitar in the Yardbirds. He’s returning to town as a solo performer, but that’s not to say he’ll be alone on stage. The “Just Me... And My Guitars” tour features Johnny A. covering a wide range of classic British songs from the ’60s, performed with his signature blend of technicality and grooviness, a style accentuated as a solo performer.

By Jeff Gardner Jan 9, 2020

Know Your Product: Hikikomori

By Jeff Gardner Jan 9, 2020

All This Jazz

The sixth annual Tucson Jazz Festival will be the first without the guidance of festival artistic director Yvonne Ervin, who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. But rather than ending on a sour note, the Jazz Fest is honoring her legacy by staying strong as ever, featuring international artists, Grammy-winners, and some of the most genre-defining musicians still active today.

By Jeff Gardner Jan 2, 2020

Whiz Kid

Veronica Swift is the daughter of two world-renowned jazz musicians: Stephanie Nakasian and Hod O’Brien, so it’s unsurprising to learn that she’s been involved in music for as long as she can remember.

By Brett Callwood Jan 2, 2020

Testing the Boundaries

“Jazz to me,” says David Sanborn, “is the spirit of adventure.” And for Sanborn, it’s been one hell of an adventure.

By Eric Swedlund Jan 2, 2020

Anna’s Song

It is Christmas day, and I have dressed all in white to write it. It is my way of considering Anna’s spirit, as joyous as it was.

By Howe Gelb Jan 2, 2020

Know Your Product

Dr. Mark Beef, guitarist for local garage-rock heroes Lenguas Largas and downtown Tucson music historian, is here to fill your ears with the best of the best of the best music you can possibly hear to get this year started off on the right note.

By Austin Counts Jan 2, 2020

Spin Cycle

Don't miss our guide to some of the best albums 2019 had to offer.

By Jeff Gardner and Eric Swedlund Dec 26, 2019

Local Sounds

For a comparatively small city, there seems to be art bursting out of every crevice and cactus. Picking my favorite albums to come out of Tucson this year was difficult enough; keeping track of all of them is downright impossible. But inevitably, a handful catch my ear. Here are my favorite music releases to come out of Tucson in 2019.

By Jeff Gardner Dec 26, 2019

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Naim's A Jazz Trio @ Exo Roast Co.
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Jammin’ with The Coolers!! @ Hideout Saloon - East
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