The EU is moving closer to major record-label dominance, which might be good for big business, but it’s bad for fans, artists and the industry as a whole, critics say.... Read more»
It’s been nearly two decades since post-punk maestros fIREHOSE have played together, so fans of the band, bass wrangler Mike Watt, and the ‘80s legends the Minutemen might want to catch Thursday night’s gig at Plush.... Read more»
It’s not St. Patrick’s Day without a pint of Guinness, some soda bread, and amazing music. Here are a few of our favorites. Slainte!... Read more»
“Whatever happened to the heroes?” If you’re talking punk rock, they’ll be in Tucson. Former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock, ex-Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell and Blondie drummer Clem Burke have elected to make a Friday night stop at Club Congress.... Read more»
Mike Davis, who helped pioneer punk rock with Detroit’s legendary the MC5, and later played with Tucson’s Rich Hopkins and Luminarios, died Friday of liver failure. He was 68.... Read more»
Calexico will bring their desert sound home to Tucson to benefit KXCI when they headline the Festival en el Barrio on April 7. A limited number of $15 tickets are now on sale.... Read more»
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” is not a re-creation of ‘50s and ‘60s girl group pop, but an interpretation. This Arizona Onstage production has its own internal logic, more rooted in youthful energy and theatrical performance than in old-timey authenticity.... Read more»
Etta James, who could belt an earthy blues or croon a subtle love song, died Friday morning at age 73. (with music videos)... Read more»
Beatle John Lennon was shot to death Dec. 8, 1980. R.I.P. (with archival videos)... Read more»
Rapper/folksinger Everlast will take the stage next month at the Rock, and tickets are only $9.21. (with videos)... Read more»
The bad news is Emmylou Harris’ performance at the Fox on Friday is sold out. It has been for some time. The good news is there are still plenty of other ways to get your entertainment fix this weekend, starting with Dave Alvin at Plaza Palomino.... Read more»
Iconic rockers R.E.M. have broken up after three decades, the band announced Wednesday. (with videos)... Read more»7
“Now we’ve got a name and we’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll!” was the word this afternoon on the Facebook page of the newly dubbed Bisbee Royale, a nightclub-in-the-making that’s helmed by Rialto Theatre head Doug Biggers.... Read more»
Flam Chen, Tucson’s nationally known fire troupe, gave their latest production an electric premiere in Northern Arizona. (with photo gallery and videos)... Read more»
It’s been 30 years since MTV changed the music business, bringing us the Buggles’ “Video Killed The Radio Star,” along with a second British Invasion, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and making it okay for white suburban kids to listen to rap.... Read more»
As the news filtered across the social media sphere about the death of singer Amy Winehouse I found myself strangely saddened by this loss. After all, wasn’t this just another celebrity whose life had run amok in a very predictable fashion?... Read more»1
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