Hi Music Lovers - The Tucson Jazz Festival and the Tucson Desert Song Festival continue as well as our other favorite live music performances this week. What a town!

Thursday, January 18 - Sunday, January 21:

Tucson Jazz Festival, continues, all over town - world class jazz - for complete schedule go to tucsonjazzfestival.org.

Thursday, January 18 - Sunday, February 4:

Tucson Desert Song Festival continues - Celebrate Bernstein’s 100th. Two more weekends of of glorious singing along with related lectures and master classes. Internationally celebrated soloists join the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, True Concord Voices and Orchestra, UA Presents, Arizona Opera and others. tucsondesertsongfestival.org.

Thursday, January 18:

Dianne Schuur Quartet - Tucson Jazz Festival. At the Fox Theatre. www.foxtucson.com Virginia Cannon Presents Thursday Night Live at Monterey Court, 6 - 9 pm. Featuring Bryan Thomas Parker & Friends,Nancy Elliott, Stewart McDougall, Michael

Scherf, Mark Berenson, Harry Leal, Denise Lane. 505 W. Miracle Mile. 207-2429 for reservations.

Connie Brannock at Cafe a la C’art, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Great blues, jazz and soul. 150 N. Main. Courtyard of Tucson Museum of Art.

Eric Schaffer and the Other Troublemakers at Sky Bar, 9 - 11 pm. 536 N 4th Ave. Folk/rock, Americana.

Mitzi Cowell at LaCocina, 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Original music, folk, blues, rock’n roll. Soulful & bluesy. 201 N. Court.

Andy Hersey at Saguaro Corners, 6 pm. Country, bluegrass, folk-rock. 3750 S. Old Spanish Tr.

The Angel Perez Project at Noble Hops, 6:30 pm. Country, Latin, flamenco, rock. 1335 Lambert Ln., Oro Valley.

Jay Slatham & the Tokie Show at St. Charles Tavern, 9 pm. Southern Rock band. 1632 S. 4th Ave.

Open mic at The Artful Space, 6 - 9 pm. (or maybe 7 - 10 - better call.) This is a new music venue - they will be having live music on the weekends, too, so check it out! 12985 N. Oracle Rd. in the shopping center at Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Oracle. 268-9694.

Open Mic at The Mint - put on by Jam Zone Central. 8 pm. All musicians are welcome - bring your instruments! 3540 E. Grant Rd.

Friday, January 19:

The Mingus Dynasty - Tucson Jazz Festival at The Fox. 7 piece jazz band. www.foxtucson.com.

Ambrosia at DesertView Performing Arts Center at Saddlebrooke, 4 & 7 pm. American rock band from the 70’s (Biggest Part Of Me, among other songs). Jazz, rock. tickets.saddlebrooketwo.com.

Oscar Fuentes, 5 - 7 pm. at Monterey Court. Latin ballads to Buddy Holly - rock, pop & blues. 207-2429 for reservations.

Amochip Dabney & the AmoSphere at Monterey Court, 7 - 10 pm. Originals covers spanning jazz, funk, reggae, acoustic folk, Cajun Crescent City romps and more! 207-2429 for reservations.

Eric Schaffer and Russell James at Button Brew House, 6 - 8 pm. Russell is a singer/songwriter from Albuquerque and just released an album. Eric, of course, is our own home-grown great singer/songwriter.

Connie Brannock and Mama Sings Jazz at Cafe a La C’Art, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Free. 150 N. Main Ave. 628-8533.

Titan Valley Warheads at Li’l Abner’s - great bluegrass band! 6:30 - 9:30. 8501 N. Silverbell.

Amber Norgaard at Sand-Reckoner Tasting Room, 510 N. 7th Ave, #17. Intimate evening of music & wine. Piano, guitar, great vocals, original music.

Bryan Thomas Parker at The Parish, 9 pm. Alt-country/indie rock. 6453 N. Oracle.

Austin Counts at Borderlands, 7:30 pm. Blues, country, R&B and soul. 119 E. Toole.

Steve Bennett and the Two Hand Band at Fini’s Landing, 8 - 11pm. 5689 N. Swan.

Scattered Grass Bluegrass at Saguaro Corners, 6 - 9 pm. 3750 N. Old Spanish Tr.

Greg Morton Band at La Cocina, 6:30 - 9 pm. Great bluegrass, new grass and more! 201 N. Court.

Rachel Lynch Album Release at Tucson Hop Shop, 7 pm. Singer/songwriter from Oklahoma - “folksy.” 3230 N. Dodge.

Johnny Bencomo at Shooters, 6 - 9 on the patio. 18 string guitarist. Western. Prince and Country Club.

Jukebox Junqies at Canoa Hills Social Center, 7 - 10. Dancing music.

Angelo Versace at Maynards Market & Kitchen, Jazz Festival After Party, 10 pm - 12 am.

Corey Spector at Catalina Crafts Pizza, 6:30 pm. Classic rock. Requests encouraged. 15930 N. Oracle, Oracle.

Shrimp Chaperone at St. Charles Tavern, 9 pm. Surf rock. 1632 S. Fourth Ave.

Wicked Sensation at Rockabilly Grill, 8 - 12 am. 3700 N. Oracle.

Billy Shaw Jr. Band at Eddie’s Cocktails, 9 pm. Classic country & originals. 8150 E. 22nd St.

Susan Artemis at The Dusty Monk, 8 - 11pm. Jazz piano and vocals. 201 N. Court.

Pete Swan Trio, Friday Night Jazz at Cushing St. Bar, on the patio, 6 - 9 pm. 198 W. Cushing.

Lost Hombres at Hi Falutin Restaurant, 5 - 9.  Fun band - bluegrass, country, old rock and more!  E side of Oracle, S of Ina.

Saturday and Sunday, January 20 & 21:

Dolan Ellis, AZ’s Official State Balladeer at AZ Folklore Preserve, 2 pm both days. Theme: “Little Known AZ.” Tour with original ballads and photographs the back roads & remote canyons of AZ. arizonafolklore.com.

Saturday, January 20:

Spyro Gyra at Rialto Theatre. Part of the Tucson Jazz Festival. tucsonjazzfestival.org.

The Fab Four - Beatles Tribute, at The Fox, 7:30 pm. www.foxtucson.com.

3rd Saturday Music Night at Roadrunner Coffee, 6 - 9 pm. Local musicians perform including Bobby Ronstadt, Kathy Harris, Sarah Carton, Mark Berenson, Kindred Spirits, Bo Ongley, Michael Dues and more! Good food and drinks while you listen - fun night! 9665 N. Thorneydale.

Zolopht, 7 - 10 pm. at Monterey Court. Colorado psychedelic reggae-rock group. 505 W. Miracle Mile. For reservations, 207-2429.

Eric Schaffer & Russell James at Oracle Patio Cafe, 11 - 1 pm. 270 N American Ave, Oracle. Eric is a local singer/songwriter favorite and Russell is a singer/songwriter based in Albuquerque. Folk/rock.

Eric Schaffer & Russell James at LaCocina, 6:30 - 8:30. 2 talented folk/rock singer/songwriters. Eric is a local favorite & Russell is based in Albuquerque. 201 N. Court.

Priority One Band at Loews Ventana Canyon, Cascade Lounge, 8:30 - 11;30. Rock, country & blues. Free! 7000 N. Resort Dr.

Visions of Fleetwood Mac with Mirage, 2 & 6 pm at Gaslight Music Hall. Tribute to the beloved 70’s band. 13005 N. Oracle Rd. 529-1000. gaslightmusichall.com.

What’s The Big Idea - progressive jazz at Tucson Premium Outlet Saturday Concert Series in Marana, 5 - 8 pm. in the Mountain Court.

Andy Hersey at Fini’s Landing, 8 - 11pm. Country, bluegrass, folk/rock. 5689 N. Swan.

Half-Broke Town & Kali Carpenter at St. Charles Tavern, 9 pm. Funky, folky, vagabond tunes. 1632 S. 4th Ave.

The Grind at Noble Hops in Oro Valley, 6:30 pm. Dance music - pop, country, rock. 6:30 pm. 1335 Lambert Ln.

Rene Taylor Sings Live Jazz at Ragazzi Northern Italian Restaurant, 6 - 9 pm. Oro Valley.

Keila Womack & Charlie Lolmaugh, 6 pm at Saguaro Corners. 3750 N. Old Spanish Tr.

Lisa Otey and Diane VanDeurzen at Catalina Craft Pizza, 6:30 pm. Tucson’s favorite “Wild Women!” Amazing piano and great vocals! 15930 N. Oracle, Catalina, AZ.

Flipside at The Maverick, 8 pm. 6622 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Little Kings at Rockabilly Grill, 7 - 11 pm. 3700 N. Oracle.

Jeff Lewis Trio, Saturday Nite Jazz at Cushing Street Bar, on the patio. 7 - 10 pm. . 198 W. Cushing.

Neon Prophet at Chicago Bar, 9:30 pm. Reggae. 5954 E. Speedway.

Sunday, January 21:

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Centennial Hall, 7 pm. uapresents.org.

G3 2018 Tour at the Fox Theatre. Guitar superstar Joe Satriani brings his massively popular G3 tour to the Fox.

www.foxtucson.com.

Nancy Elliott with Wally Lawder at Monterey Court, 11 -2. Two very talented singer/songwriters trade tunes. Sunday Brunch Series. Brunch menu. Reservations - 207-2429. 505 W. Miracle Mile.

Johnny Rawles Band Presented by KXCI & Monterey Court at Monterey Court - 6 - 9 pm. Chicago blues all-star with his band. $10. $2 discount for KXCI members. Reservations - 207-2429. 505 W. Miracle Mile.

Diane VanDeurzen and Lisa Otey at Hacienda del Sol, 5 - 8 pm. Amazing piano, great vocals, fun show! 5505 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd. 529-3500.

Larry Armstrong & CopperMoon at Nimbus Brewery, 5:30 - 8 pm. 3850 E. 44th St.

Andy Hersey at The Parish, 6 - 8 pm. Merges rock n roll with traditional Americana (cowboy rock). 6453 N. Oracle.

Kevin Pakulis, Sunday Sessions at Borderlands, 2:30 - 4:30. One of Tucson’s favorites - blues, country, rock, folk. 119 E. Toole.

General Tchefary Reggae Roots Nights at Royal Sun, 7 pm. International reggae artist - soul-touching music about peace, love, justice & spirituality. 1015 N. Stone.

Acoustic Brunch with Rich Rodriguez at Saguaro Corners, 10:30 am. Guitarist, Spanish sound. 3750 S. Old Spanish Tr.

Wycliffe Gordon & Jay Leonhart at Hotel Congress, doors 6:30 pm. Trombonist from Georgia - named Trombonist of the Year by Jazz Journalist Association NINE times! Joined by Leonhart, who was named Outstanding Bassist in the recording industry THREE times! $35 - $45. Tucson Jazz Festival.

Jay Allan at Noble Hops , 5:30 pm. Funky folk, blues, country, requests. 1335 Lambert Ln., Oro Valley.

Tucson Jazz Society at Brother John’s, 3 - 6 pm. 1801 N. Stone.

Mik and the Funky Brunch at La Cocina, 12:30 - 2:30. Multi instrumentalists - hi-energy performance. 201 N. Court.

Rene Taylor at Pastiche Modern Eatery, 6 - 9 pm. Jazz. 3025 N. Campbell. 325-3333.

Hot Club of Tucson at Hotel Congress, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Great gypsy jazz band. 662-8848

Rudy Cortese at Heirloom Farmers Market at Rillito Downs, 8 - 11 am.  Classical, comical, country, bluegrass - everything!

Open Mic at the Hut on 4th Ave., 6 - 8 , hosted by Joel Leland and Rudy Cortese.  

Monday, January 22:

Heather Lil Mama Hardy and Alvin Blaine - Monday Blues at Royal Sun, 8 pm. Two great musicians - fiddle and guitar. 1015 N. Stone.

Bryan Dean Trio at Rockabilly Grill, 6 - 8:30 pm. Originals, blues & more! 3700 N. Oracle.

Miss Olivia Trio at The Parish, 7 - 9 pm. Jazzy, funky, R&B, blues & country sounds. 6453 N. Oracle.

The Traveling Wilbury’s at The Gaslight Theatre, 3 & 7 pm. The music of the Wilbury’s plus the solo hits of Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, & George Harrison. 7010 E. Broadway. 886-9428.

Tuesday, January 23:

Justin Moore at Tucson Arena. Neo-trad country singer. 260 S. Church. Ave.

Chita Rivera sings her Broadway songs at Centennial Hall. uapresents.org.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Pops - All American Symphony - celebrates the best-loved American composers, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Green ValleyRecreation West Center. gvrec.org.

Ah Via Music Tour - Eric Johnson with original band members Tommy Taylor & Kyle Brock. Gifted guitarist, singer/songwriter at the Rialto Theatre. www.rialtotheatre.com.

Nancy & Neil McCallion at Monterey Court, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Talented sister-brother duo, singer/songwriters. Americana. 505 W. Miracle Mile. 207-2429 for reservations.

Jazz Night at Sky Bar - 6:30 Tom Walbank and special guest at 8. Great blues harmonica! 536 N. 4th Ave.

Bluegrass Workshop every Tuesday night from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the Marana Community Center located adjacent to Ora Mae Harn Park 13250 N Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653.  desertbluegrass.org.

Bluegrass Jam at La Cocina inside The Dusty Monk, 7 - 9 pm. 201 N. Court.

Open Jam w/ Deacon at Chicago Bar, 8:30 pm - midnight. Blues & rock - Everyone welcome - bring your instrument. 5954 E. Speedway.

Wednesday, January 24:

Dream Lover: A Salute to Bobby Darin, 7:30 at DesertView Performing Arts Center in Saddlebrooke. Starring Robert Shaw. tickets.saddlebrooketwo.com.

The Brothers Reed, 6:30 - 9:30 pm at Monterey Court. Two brothers from Oregon do folk-inspired music - winners of 2014 “Road to Nashville” competition. 505 W. Miracle Mile. Reservations, 207-2429.

Mindy Ronstadt and the One-Bill Band at Saguaro Corners, 6 pm. Eclectic music - great voice! 3750 S. Old Spanish Tr.

Holy Pink with Kolazanka & Language Barrier at Hotel Congress, doors 8 pm. Free! Soft, intricate duo from LA - cosmic music - joined by Kolezanka - dreamy soundscapes, & Language Barrier with piano pop tunes.

Bad News Blues Band at Chicago Bar, 7:30 (no cover before 9 pm!) Great blues band! 5954 E. Speedway.

Miss Lana Rebel & Kevin Michael Mayfield at La Cocina, 6 - 9:30 pm. Original songs - early American folk, blues, & country. 201 N. Court.

Little Cloud at Public Brewhouse, 7 pm. 209 N. Hoff.

Ivan Denis at Cafe A La C’art, 5 - 7 pm. Sort of folk, blues/country sound - guitar, vocals. 150 N. Main - courtyard of Tucson Museum of Art.

AZ Roadrunners Traditional Jazz Jam, 6:30pm at Viscount Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway, 745-6500.

Thursday, January 25:

Titan Valley Warheads at Monterey Court, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Great Bluegrass band. 505 W. Miracle Mile. 207-2429 for reservations.

Hank Topless at La Cocina, 6:30 - 9 pm. Hard 60’s Nashville & early country blues. 201 N. Court.

Connie Brannock at Cafe a la C’art, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Great blues, jazz and soul. 150 N. Main. Courtyard of Tucson Museum of Art.

KYKLO at Cafe Coronet, 7 - 9 pm. World music. 492 E. 9th St.

Andy Hersey at Saguaro Corners, 6 pm. Country, bluegrass, folk-rock. 3750 S. Old Spanish Tr.

Mike Hebert Prison Band with Tommy Larkins at Tap & bottle, 8:30 - 10:30 pm. Grungy blues & roots music. 403 N. Sixth Ave., Ste. 135.

Open mic at The Artful Space, 6 - 9 pm. (or maybe 7 - 10 - better call.) This is a new music venue - they will be having live music on the weekends, too, so check it out! 12985 N. Oracle Rd. in the shopping center at Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Oracle. 268-9694.

Open Mic at The Mint - put on by Jam Zone Central. 8 pm. All musicians are welcome - bring your instruments! 3540 E. Grant Rd.

COMING ATTRACTIONS:

Friday, January 26 - Sunday, January 28:

Agra-Country Bluegrass Festival in Casa Grande at the Pinal Fair Grounds & Event Center. 512 N. 11 Mile Corner Rd.

Friday, January 26:

Bernstein Mass at Centennial Hall, 7:30 - 10 pm. Classical with music from Broadway, opera, blues and rock. uapresents.org.

Saturday, January 27:

El Casino Show – TKMA Winter Fundraiser:  NEW – Featured Main Act – BeauSoleil with Michael Doucet; Opening Act – Carnivaleros, 7:30 pm. at El Casino Ballroom, 437 East 26th Street, Tucson 85713. Music, Dancing, Food Vendors and Raffles!  Come Celebrate the New Year! $20 Admission / $25 Day of Show. Tickets available at: Antigone Books, The Folk Shop, Gnome Metro Music.

Arvel Bird: Celtic Indian, 7 pm at Vail Theatre of the Arts. Combination of Celtic fiddle and Native American flutes and fiddle. www.vtota.org.

Tuesday, February 6:

A Night With Janis Joplin, 7 pm. at the Fox. A tribute to the legend! www.foxtucson.com. Wednesday, February 7:

An Evening With Amy Grant at Fox Theatre, 7:30. 6-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter. www.foxtucson.com.

Wednesday, February 14:

We Banjo 3, 7:30 pm at Berger Center. Band from Ireland playing blues, old-time, originals and some Irish, with two banjos. Reserved seating. www.inconcerttucson.com or Folk Shop, Antigone Books.

UA Presents Rene Marie at the Fox, Jazz vocalist, 7:30 pm. www.foxtucson.com.

Thursday, February 15:

Lyle Lovett at the Fox. Singer/songwriter and amazing storyteller. One of a kind! foxtucson.com.

Saturday, February 17:

The Kingston Trio at The Fox Theatre, 7:30 pm. With Josh Reynolds, (son of Nick), Mike Marvin and Tim Gorelangton.

Sunday, February 18:

Slaid Cleaves CD Release Show at 191 Toole, 6:30. Brought by Hotel Congress and Rhythm & Roots. Singer/songwriter - story teller. New album praised as “one of the year’s best albums” by American Songwriter A seated venue with adjacent parking. www.rhythmandroots.org.

3-Name TKMA Fundraiser, 6 pm. Monterey Court. $10 Suggested Donation. (more info to come) Saturday, February 24:

John McEuen & The Circle Band, 7:30 at the Fox. www.foxtucson.com.

Sunday, February 25:

David Wilcox at 191 Toole, 6:30 pm. Songwriter, storyteller, performer. Previous Tucson Folk Festival Headliner and Kerrville Folk Festival Winner. Brought by Hotel Congress and Rhythm & Roots. A seated venue with adjacent parking. www.rhythmandroots.org.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018:

The Ten Tenors - Wish You Were Here, 7:30 at the Fox. www.foxtucson.com.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018:

The Chieftains at the Fox. Ireland’s ambassadors of contemporary and traditional Irish and Celtic music. www.foxtucson.com.

Saturday, March 3, 2018:

Old Blind Dogs, 8 pm at Berger Center. Band from Scotland playing traditional and original, with fiddle, vocals and backed by modern percussion to create a new sound. Reserved seating, www.inconcerttucson.com, or Antigone Books, The Folk Shop.

Sunday, March 4:

Miles Electric Band - Modern jazz innovation at the Fox. 7:30 pm. www.foxtucson.com.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018:

Herbie Hancock at Centennial Hall, 7:30 pm. Legendary jazz pianist and composer. Awarded Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018:

Chris Botti, 7:30 pm at The Fox. Famous, awesome trumpeter. www.foxtucson.com.

Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11, 2018:

Julie Budd, Cabaret singer performs Frank Sinatra songs at the Berger Center.

Women Rock concert by TSO celebrating the female legends of rock and roll. Tucson Music Hall.

Saturday, March 10, 2018:

Monroe Crossing at Vail Theatre of the Arts, 7 pm. High energy classic bluegrass. www.vtota.org.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018:

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 50th Anniversary, 7:30 pm. at the Fox. www.foxtucson.com.

Audra McDonald, jazz vocalist, 7:30 at Centennial Hall. Tony, Grammy & Emmy award winner! uapresents.org.

Sunday, March 18, 2018:

An Evening at “The Monty” – (Surprise Guests), 6 pm. A TKMA event at Monterey Court, 505 W Miracle Mile Road, Tucson 85745. $10 Suggested Donation.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018:

Audra McDonald, amazing Broadway star at Centennial Hall. uapresents.org.

Sunday, March 25, 2018;

Johnny Mathis at Centennial Hall, 7:30 pm. Legendary singer celebrating his 62nd year as a recording artist. “The Voice of Romance.” uapresents.org.

Chicago at Tucson Music Hall. 1970s - 80s rocker legends. ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018:

Arlo Guthrie at the Fox. The Guthrie family - Arlo, Abe and Sarah will celebrate the legacies of Arlo and Woody in an evening of songs and stories. www.foxtucson.com.

Thursday, April 5 - Sunday, April 8:

Country Thunder Festival in Florence, with Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith and Cole Swindell, and more! Tickets on sale now! countrythunder.com/az.

Friday, April 6 – Saturday, April 7, 2018

TKMA & Barrio Bread Overnight Campout & Song Circle (NEW activity to support 2018 Tucson Folk Festival! – 2 pm – 2 pm at Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Road (Highway 77), Tucson, Arizona 85737. $15 Event Fee PLUS Park Fee: $15 for overnight campers/$10 for day use per vehicle.

Saturday, April 7 - Sunday, April 8, 2018:

7th Annual Cowboy Western Music Festival at Old Tucson, sponsored by AZ Sonora Western Heritage Foundation, Old Tucson & the Western Music Association, AZ. Live musical acts on multiple stages, as well as stunt shows, historic tours & rides for the kids. www.oldtucson.com.

Tuesday, April 10:

John McCutcheon at Green Valley Recreation West Center, 7 pm. One of the most respected and loved folk singer/songwriters in America! 7-time Grammy-nominated, multi-instrumentalist, & master storyteller. gvrec.org.

Saturday, April 14, 2018

The FEST on FOURTH – (NEW Pre-Festival Peek of 2018 Festival Performers culminating at final venue for Festival Fundraiser!) Presented by TKMA & Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, 6-9 pm, 9-Midnight atMusic Locations on 4th Avenue:  BOCA, Chocolate Iguana, Magpies, Haggerty Plaza , ending at the Flycatcher for an Acoustic Lottery!

Gary Lewis & The Playboys, 7:30 at The Fox. www.foxtucson.com.

Thursday, April 19, 2018:

Edmar Castenada, Columbian jazz harpist, 7:30 at the Fox Theatre. uapresents.org.

Friday, May 4, 2018

2018 Tucson Folk Festival Kick-Off Party, 6 pm. at La Cocina, 201 N Court Ave, Tucson 85701. $10 Suggested Donation.

Saturday, May 5 – Noon-10 pm / Sunday May 6 – 11 am-9 pm

33rd Annual Tucson Folk Festival at El Presidio Park / La Cocina-Old Town Artisans / Presidio Museum / Court Ave/Telles & Meyer Ave. FREE. www.tucsonfolkfest.org

Tuesday, May 15:

Celtic Woman: Homecoming Tour at Centennial Hall, 7 pm. Live from Ireland, voices like angels! uapresents.org.

Tuesday, June 12:

Yanni at Centennial Hall. Anniversary Concert Tour - 25 Acropolis. uapresents.org.