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Back on the Boil: Papa Roach

Back on the Boil: Papa Roach

This Saturday, Papa Roach plays with Shinedown, Asking Alexandria and Fever 333 as part of the KFMADay at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium. Shaddix says that it's going to be a "banger" of a mini-fest.

By Brett Callwood Mar 21, 2019

From Volunteer to Star

From Volunteer to Star

Last year, artist and UA student Zco—aka Zach Cohan—was a volunteer at the Tucson Hip Hop Festival. This year, he's performing on its rap stage.

By Briannon Wilfong Mar 7, 2019

Unblocked: The Wood Brothers

Unblocked: The Wood Brothers

It's been almost a year since Americana/folk trio The Wood Brothers released One Drop of Truth, their sixth studio album.

By Brett Callwood Feb 21, 2019

High-Water Mark: Richard Thompson

High-Water Mark: Richard Thompson

At age 69, legendary guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson has written and recorded hundreds of songs, but sometimes that creative force that drives his music remains a bit of a mystery.

By Eric Swedlund Feb 14, 2019

Know Your Product: Peter Rivera

Know Your Product: Peter Rivera

The former drummer/vocalist of Rare Earth, Rivera still keeps the jamming alive with an intricate drum kit, alongside a Motown chorus and groovy guitars.

By Jeff Gardner Feb 7, 2019

Awarding the Ambiance: Steve Roach

Awarding the Ambiance: Steve Roach

After decades of making music, influencing multiple genres and crafting a discography spanning more than a hundred hours, ambient/electronic pioneer Steve Roach might finally be hitting his stride.

By Jeff Gardner Jan 31, 2019

History Has Its Eyes On You: A Hamilton Music Revue

History Has Its Eyes On You: A Hamilton Music Revue

Historic Achievement - Rialto Theatre, Jan. 27

By Chelo Grubb Jan 31, 2019

Chill or be Chilled

Chill or be Chilled

As for their disappearance, Duster's vocalist/guitarist Clay Parton says it, well, just sort of happened.

By Jeff Gardner Jan 24, 2019

A Musical Gumbo

A Musical Gumbo

Trombone Shorty quickly became the nickname for the 4-year-old horn prodigy, who grew up learning New Orleans music at the feet of New Orleans legends like the Neville Brothers and Allen Toussaint.

By Eric Swedlund Jan 17, 2019

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

They shamble up, out of the past and out of the dirt. The Flesh Eaters are an old-school bluesy punk band from the scene's early days in LA, alongside groups like X and The Gun Club.

By Jeff Gardner Jan 10, 2019

Take Five

Take Five

Since launching in 2015, the Tucson Jazz Festival has turned mid-January into a music-filled kick off for the year.

By Eric Swedlund Jan 3, 2019

Now Hear This

Now Hear This

This year flooded us with more new music than we can hope to listen to, but the Weekly’s intrepid music writers—Jeff Gardner, Christopher Boan and Eric Swedlund—are here to curate a list of the best that reached their ears in 2018

Dec 27, 2018

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

The band name tells youa lot of what you need to know: Katie Wise & Bhakti Explosion are a music outfit without borders.

By Jeff Gardner Dec 27, 2018

Local Albums of the Year

Local Albums of the Year

The albums Tucsonans released this year are as diverse and wild as the Sonoran desert itself.

By Jeff Gardner and Xavier Otero Dec 20, 2018

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

With tambourines, handclaps and plenty of sunny guitar work, Black Cat Bones is keeping the spirit of blues rock alive right here in Tucson.

By Jeff Gardner Dec 20, 2018

Music for Music’s Sake

Music for Music’s Sake

As The Great Cover Up celebrates its 20-year anniversary, the charity rock ’n’ roll celebration is supporting local music in more ways than one.

By Jeff Gardner Dec 13, 2018

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"Electrical Hypersensitivity" to be Discussed at Films Screenings around Tucson

"Electrical Hypersensitivity" to be Discussed at Films Screenings around Tucson

By Tucson Weekly Staff Mar 22, 2019  2:39 pm

19 Great Things to Do in Tucson This Weekend: March 22 to 24

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By TW Fun & Games Desk Mar 22, 2019  1:30 am

XOXO: Where to Rock This Weekend, March 22 to 24

XOXO: Where to Rock This Weekend, March 22 to 24

By Briannon Wilfong and Xavier Omar Otero Mar 22, 2019  1:00 am

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    Tucson Songwriters Showcase @ Monterey Court

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    Second Saturdays with Don't Blink Burlesque @ The Hut

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    George Lopez @ AVA: Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater

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    Dub Society @ Royal Sun Restaurant & Bar

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    The Screening Room @ The Screening Room

    • Sat., March 23, 9:30-11 p.m. $10

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    The Greatest Showman Sing-Along @ Fox Tucson Theatre

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