Friday, October 12, 2018
Sky Island Gazebo
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Hog Canyon Band (Classic Rock / Blues)
Friday | Sky Island Gazebo | 2 PM - 4 PM Classic rock, folk, country blues - you name it, the Hog Canyon Band can play it! Favorites on the southern Arizona circuit. |
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The Grasslands Band (Country / Western)
Friday | Sky Island Gazebo | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM The Grassland Band was formed when The Sonoita based Honky Tonk Family Values duo of Clay and Jim Koweek is joined Marc Rennard, former Arizona State Champion fiddle player. You’ll be hearing a variety of styles (all country based) including Hank, Merle, John Prine, bluegrass, and Western Swing. Of course a highlight is always the lightning slick guitar playing of Clay. |
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Sky Island Gazebo
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Zach Farley (Singer / Songwriter)
Saturday | Sky Island Gazebo | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM When Patagonia musician and instrument maker Zach Farley was 8 years-old, one event changed the course of his life. He took up guitar at a young age, that helped to fill the void in his life. Decades later, he's a musician, artist & craftsman making flutes, drums and guitars from gourds harvested in the field. “From seed to song,” he says.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbexSDbkrE8 |
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Sandoval Sisters (of Run Boy Run) (Americana)
Saturday | Sky Island Gazebo | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM The Sandoval Sisters are sisters Jen Sandoval and Rebekah Rolland. Early immersion in Arizona’s old-time and Bluegrass scene fueled their love early on for the tradition of storytelling through music. Both travel the country with the Tucson-based band, Run Boy Run - and during their five years on the road they have performed on stages across the country, from the prestigiousTelluride Bluegrass Festival to American Public Media’s A Prairie Home Companion.
https://www.rebekahrolland.com/ http://runboyrunband.com/ |
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Don Armstrong & the Whiskeypalians (Americana Folk & Blues)
Saturday | Sky Island Gazebo | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Don Armstrong has been hailed as a "Tucson treasure." He has performed at clubs, concert halls, coffee houses, folk festivals and appeared on tv & radio across the country, while his own songs have been sung worldwide. The Arizona Daily Star referred to him as a "consummate songwriter." His songs, played on guitar & banjo, are said to have a Southwestern traditional American flavor with a 1930's flair. He is joined by the Whiskeypalians: Gary Mackender (of the Carnivaleros) on accordion and Slim Rost (Way Out West) on bass.
http://www.nightpeopledance.com/ |
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Katie Haverly & the Aviary (Jazz Folk)
Saturday | Sky Island Gazebo | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hailing from the Sonoran Desert of Tucson, singer, songwriter and musician, Katie Haverly is a performing artist whose work is flooded with raw emotion, dissonant tension, ethereal moodscapes, and gritty sensuality (think Laura Marling, Joni Mitchell, Amy Winehouse, Bjork, and Nai Palm). She is known for her live performances, which meld her musicality and vocal prowess with one singular moment in time. Haverly has toured through the United States, Australia and Mexico, opening for artists including CHRIS ISAAK, LOUDON WAINWRIGHT, JAKE SHIMABUKURO and BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY and has recorded and released five full length solo records, her most recent entitled Pluto. The Aviary are some of Tucson's finest talent it has to offer with Ben Nisbet on electric guitar, Tom Beech on drums, and Chris Pierce on bass.
https://www.katiehaverly.com/ |
Concert Haul® Stage
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Rene Taylor (Jazz Vocals)
Saturday | Concert Haul Stage | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Vocalist Rene Taylor is a true Tucson treasure. She has captivated audiences locally as well as nationally and internationally. She has performed in a variety of venues ranging from concert settings, headlining at galas, entertaining at upscale dining establishments, enamoring audiences on cruise ships to charming private party-goers.
In her twenty plus years of performing she has been referred to as a “truly gifted artist with a soulful rich and smoky voice which captures the heart.” Rene’s love for jazz started at an early age while listening to Julie London, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughn, Rosemary Clooney and Ella Fitzgerald. Rene has a wide range of jazz standards song selections which will transport you back in time and provide you with a memorable experience and will leave you with a desire to hear more http://renetaylorsings.com |
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Kids Unlimited (Youth Song & Dance Ensemble)
Saturday | Concert Haul Stage | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Kids Unlimited was created as a nonprofit corporation in 1986 to provide a safe stage for young performers who wish to explore the excitement of singing, dancing and acting with other children who share this interest. The founders, Carol and Vince Sottosanti, provide a caring and nurturing environment where positive learning experiences are emphasized. In 2008, the group had grown so much that it was time to expand. So in 2009 KU Studios- Home of Kids Unlimited opened its doors.
No other organization in Tucson provides the unique performance classes where students learn a diverse combination of dance, musical theatre, voice and drama by professionals who have entertained across the United States and abroad. Our goal is to build the confidence and self-esteem necessary to succeed in today’s world. https://www.kustars.com/ |
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Davis Millard (Acoustic Guitar / Vocals)
Saturday | Concert Haul Stage | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM A Southern Arizona local, Davis Millard can be frequently heard at venues in Tubac and Santa Cruz valley. With over 50 years experience as a solo and duo artist, Millard has both originals and covers in his guitar based repertoire.
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Benderly – Kendall Opera House Plaza
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Weiss / Soflin Duo (Saxophone & Percussion)
Saturday | Benderly – Kendall Opera House Plaza | 6:30 PM $12 Ticket Sold at Door “...the energy and musicality of these two young performers and the variety of pieces in their repertoire made for a terrific afternoon of music.” - Friends of Music Tucson
Since 2012, the Weiss/Soflin Duo has made it their mission to explore the variety of works available for saxophone and percussion duo. The duo is comprised of saxophonist Michael Weiss and percussionist Elizabeth Soflin, who met at the University of Arizona and have been performing together ever since. Based in Tucson, the pair have performed extensively as recitalists and guest clinicians. In addition to performing preexisting musical works, the Weiss/Soflin Duo has commissioned new pieces from a variety of composers, including Matthew Burtner, Stuart Saunders Smith, Evelyn Pursley-Kopitzke, and Derick Evans. In 2017, their consortium for a new work by award-winning composer Matthew Burtner was featured in the form of an interview on Arizona Public Media (89.1 KUAZ) as part of their Arizona Spotlight program. |
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Sky Island Gazebo
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Squirrelly Dan & The Cat Mountain Rounders
(Old Time Fiddle) Sunday | Sky Island Gazebo | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Cat Mountain Rounders is the western version of the Rounders and is named for Cat Mountain, a beautiful and prominent peak in the Tucson Mountains on the west side of Tucson, AZ. Dan Levenson (aka Squirrely Dan) plays Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocals and is a multi-award winning performer, teacher, author and master of Appalachian old-time style fiddle and clawhammer banjo. He is a recent recipeitn of the coveted Master Artist Award from the Southwest Folklife Alliance for his lifetime achievements in the tradition of old-time music. The rest of the rounders include John Walkenbach on Guitar; Jerry Ray Weinert on Bass fiddle; and Emmy Truckenmiller on Fiddle, Guitar, Vocals.
http://clawdan.com/ |
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Freddy Parish & the Old Town String Band (Bluegrass / Country)
Sunday | Sky Island Gazebo | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Freddy Parish is a singer/songwriter performing original songs and traditional tunes in a neo-traditional folk and country style. Backed by two-time Arizona State Fiddle Champion Matt Rolland on fiddle and mandolin, along with classically trained multi-instrumentalist Nathan Fenoglio on clawhammer banjo, accordion, guitar and harmony vocals, the trio plays dark Appalachian folk songs, sweet country ballads, and upbeat Cajun and honky tonk shuffles.
https://freddyparish.bandcamp.com/ |
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P.D. Ronstadt and the Company (Southwest Americana)
Sunday | Sky Island Gazebo | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Peter Dalton Ronstadt, a fifth generation Ronstadt in Tucson, Son of late Michael J Ronstadt, nephew of Linda Ronstadt, and great grandson of Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt, aims to explore the musical heritage of his family while presenting new and original material. Along with his band of Tucsonans, ‘The Company’, Petie paints a musical picture of the American Southwest by presenting music from the region, music from Mexico, collected favorites, songs of his father, and new songs that draw inspiration from all the elements of his upbringing. With a lush tapestry of instruments along with unique arrangements, enjoy a moment in time while P.D. Ronstadt & The Company take you on a musical journey that will lift spirits and stir memories.
https://www.peterronstadt.com/ |
Concert Haul® Stage
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Cynthia Hilts (Jazz Vocals)
Sunday | Concert Haul Stage | 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM A gifted jazz composer, pianist, vocalist, and bandleader, Cynthia Hilts is widely recognized as one of the top Jazz singers in Tucson. In describing her music, Michael Nastos of All About Jazz writes, “Whether riffing on improvisations or calling out to the gods for affirmation, Cynthia Hilts is conjuring unique music in her mind, and executing it in enjoyable ways that mark her as a true original.”
https://cynthiahilts.com/ |
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The Latest Traditions (Guitar / Dulcimer)
Sunday | Concert Haul Stage | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM The Latest Traditions trio combines Appalachian Mountain dulcimers with guitar for a new take on traditional and popular favorites. "Dulcimer" means "sweet sound," and the early repertoire of this instrument was established by Scots, Irish and English settlers along the wagon roads and river routes of what once was the American frontier. More recently, Appalachian dulcimer music has claimed its place in the American melting pot of musical genres, and also features popular, blues, Cajun and even ragtime tunes, making it now more popular than ever. Mary and Skip Walker and Randy Smith, having retired from careers in environmental chemistry, finance and accounting, are delighted to share their love of music with audiences of all ages. Join us for a toe-tapping good time!
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Laurie Vitt (Rock / Singer-Songwriter)
Sunday | Concert Haul Stage | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM A Southern Arizona local, Laurie Vitt brings a raw, honest, and fresh take on classic 60’s Rock and Roll.
https://www.facebook.com/LaurieVittMusic/ |