Posted Apr 6, 2010, 2:00 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
On the heels of his newest and finest release to date, “Saint Judas,” musician Mark Growden arrived in Tucson to practice new songs with a Tucson ensemble, and to play a pair of shows at The Screening Room this weekend. They are simply not to be missed, by longtime fans or uninitiated music buffs.... Read more»
Posted Apr 1, 2010, 12:54 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
Plan your three-day weekend with the Sentinel. In addition to the KXCI Festival en el Barrio Viejo and the 28th Tucson Poetry Festival, there is plenty to do in Tucson this weekend.... Read more»
Posted Mar 26, 2010, 10:26 am
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
When a prominent local voice offers our readers a free 15-song download, we at the Sentinel are thrilled to tell you all about it. Thus, we present Marianne Dissard’s “Paris One Takes”... Read more»
Posted Mar 25, 2010, 11:40 am
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
You probably know about Powhaus’ “Trash” and Ted Leo, but here are seven more weekend events you won’t want to miss.... Read more»
Updated Mar 27, 2010, 3:54 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
Friday’s show features Howe Gelb performing Johnny Cash’s “Live at San Quentin”, new punk band Cadillac Steakhouse, bluesman Tom Walbank, Sonoran gypsies Bajo Turbato, and Jazz Telephone with Mr. Tidypaws.... Read more»
Posted Mar 23, 2010, 12:17 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
On Sunday, I met with Leila Lopez in her childhood home off of 4th Avenue. Lopez is celebrating the release of her second CD, “Fault Lines,” at Solar Culture Gallery on Saturday with an early, all-ages show.... Read more»
Posted Mar 16, 2010, 5:35 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
In the first installment of ‘Under the influence,’ drummer Tasha Sabatino discusses sad songs, Mo Tucker and jazz greats, and reveals a heart full of soul.... Read more»
Posted Mar 16, 2010, 4:52 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
The New York Times reported March 15 that Sony has licensed Jackson’s back catalog and what is rumored to be more than two full-length albums’ worth of unheard music. The deal is one of the biggest in music history.... Read more»
Posted Mar 11, 2010, 1:26 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
It would be a sin to miss this weekend’s events in Tucson. Below find seven promising options.... Read more»
Updated Mar 7, 2010, 5:14 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
Late Saturday night, Rolling Stone reported that Sparklehorse singer Mark Linkous had died of an intentional overdose. New reports indicate he may have shot himself.... Read more»
Posted Mar 3, 2010, 11:25 am
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
Friki Tiki is a three-day event featuring group rides, meetups and a six band bill Saturday at The Hut. It’s time to embrace your inner 60s mod, freak or beatnik.... Read more»
Posted Mar 2, 2010, 10:45 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
Like the best laid schemes of mice and men, hipsters and hangers-on have decided to unite to help the earthquake victims in Haiti. This is a good thing, right?... Read more»
Posted Feb 26, 2010, 2:59 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
On the heels of their recent release, “The Courage of Others,” Denton quintet Midlake digs deeper into the dense territory of 2006’s “The Trials of Van Occupanther.” Midlake plays Plush on Monday with Matthew & the Arrogant Sea... Read more»
Posted Feb 15, 2010, 12:13 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
Despite its reputation for celebrating sins venal and mortal, rock music got its propers from the official Vatican newspaper Sunday.... Read more»
Posted Feb 11, 2010, 12:20 pm
Maggie Golston
/TucsonSentinel.com
New Tucson band Cadillac Steakhouse has arrived, warts and all. Meet Nikki Rosing and her league of punk gentlemen, in advance of their Saturday benefit show for Free Chukston Radio.... Read more»