Tucson Music Scene


Clark Engelbert

Written by Don R. Martin on Tuesday, 24 January 2012. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Clark Engelbert is a guitar player, singer, and songwriter who currently lives and performs in Tucson. He was born here and has lived his 26 years in Tucson. He currently plays guitar in the band The AmoSphere!  The band plays a mixture of funk, reggae, blues and other American Roots music. Before Amosphere!, in 2011 he was the founding member, and guitar player, of the high energy blues band Crosscut Saw. Prior to that he attended the University of Arizona where he says, “I did nothing but romanticize about playing guitar all day.” He dropped out shortly before forming Crosscut Saw with his Dad in 2007.

The Harmony of Metal

Written by Bean, John Mares on Sunday, 11 December 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Is there anything more pleasant than the sounds of a crunchy guitar, thundering bass and pulsating percussions exploding through the air waves as the sweet scream of metal mayhem kicks in?  I think not!  This is what comes to my mind as I close my eyes and listen closely to the music of Perfect Harmony for Destruction (PHD).

Benefit Concert Set For Jenna Stone

on Monday, 21 November 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Jenna Stone is a mother, grandmother, and cancer victim. She suffers from endometrial cancer, which can be treated. Unfortunately, since she has been sick she is unable to work, and has no health insurance. She applied for AHCCCS benefits but was denied coverage. She has no money for the surgery which will save her life.
 

Amo Chip Dabney

Written by Don R. Martin on Thursday, 17 November 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Amo Chip Dabney plays in several bands in Tucson. His band, The AmoSphere! is composed of exceptional professional musicians featuring Tom Fetter on keyboards, James Hunt on drums, Clark Englebert on guitar and Clay Brown on sax. The AmoSphere! plays music reflecting the rhythms of New O’leans funk, R&B, reggae, and Amo’s original compositions.

N9NE Fest

on Sunday, 06 November 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

As a lover of EDM (a suitable acronym for Electronic Dance Music), I am proud to say that Arizona is beginning to attract a lot of attention with events such as the second annual N9NE FEST. Tucson, which is mainly known as a quaint college town, is slowly growing a reputation as a 'hot spot' amongst the major cities in which a party can be found.

Kat's Not a Metal Critic!

Written by Katita Eclipse Buckingham on Sunday, 06 November 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

6:13 on October 5th, A Wednesday afternoon, I am asked to review a show that would be on that night. The only thing that sold me on this event, which ventured out of my norm, was the mention of a goat slaughter. Don't get too excited, this is the latest version of Facebook marketing. Making a promise of absurd proportions (more commonly "free" beer, but hey - way to be creative). Breaking the sound barrier once again: this time into Metal/Hardcore.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SUGAR?

on Wednesday, 26 October 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Walk into Whiskey Tango on any given Friday night and you’ll instantly be blown away by the oh-so-sweet sounds of Vintage Sugar.  Front and center, Megan Lopez will knock your socks off……and I’m not talking about just her vocals! The band consists of veteran drummer Dani Ponce, guitar shedding Greg Kershaw, keyboard killer Greg Robinson and Amy Munoz Mendoza funkin’ up the bass.  Blended seamlessly together, they consistently cover all of our favorite jams from the 80’s, 90’s, and today’s top hits with unprecedented talent.

Ryanhood After Night Came Sun

on Monday, 17 October 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

In 2010, Ryan Green and Cameron Hood of Ryanhood – called “a match made in radio heaven” by the Arizona Daily Star – were averaging more than 130 shows a year, performing in nearly every state on the US map, opening shows for Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, and Train, meeting with big-time managers, and even getting tweeted about by Ellen Degeneres.

The Brothers Gow At The Hut

Written by Don R. Martin on Friday, 23 December 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

The Brothers Gow are going to take a break from their west coast tour and wing in and play Tucson. They are Tucson musicians, and are a pleasure to see. They play an eclectic mix of music ranging from rock to reggae, and they are not to be missed!

The Simpkin Project Arizona Debut

on Wednesday, 07 December 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

California's The Simpkin Projectmakes their Arizona debut this week! Thursday in Scottsdale, and Friday at The Rock in Tucson! Both shows are with Fortunate Youth.

Where Summer Never Ends

Written by Stacy Fortson on Monday, 21 November 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Dancing barefoot through the aisles and strumming his guitar, Michael Franti knows how to make a show explode with rhythm and smiles. As the lead singer for the group known formally as Michael Franti & Spearhead, he has an exuberant demeanor that naturally flaunts itself at most shows, and he knows what people love to dance and celebrate to. After all, U2 made no mistake when they chose them to kick off their show at the ZOOTV tour. That was when U2 reinvented themselves, and what has been dubbed as one of the most memorable tours in rock history. Interaction from Michael Franti & Spearhead is a must experience show, complete with flying beach balls. There were giant, colorful, air-filled spheres flying through the AVA Amphitheater at the Casino Del Sol in Tucson, AZ, in what seemed to be a celebration of the last days of summer. 

Erik Truelove

Written by Don R. Martin on Thursday, 10 November 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Erik Truelove is a Tucson drummer who plays locally, and tours both nationally and internationally, and has won the World's Most Accurate Drummer Award four times. [The award is an open contest run by OnBoard Research Corporation -Ed].  Currently he plays with several bands, but he is usually associated with The Tryst, a 7 – 9 piece powerhouse combo that plays many genres of music. Over his career Erik says he has played with more than 75 bands. Erik moved to Tucson in 2001 and he is set to open a percussion school here, it will be the only drum school in southern Arizona.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce: The Brandon Jim Band

on Sunday, 06 November 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Hailing from Sierra Vista, AZ, The Brandon Jim Band is like a blast from the past. A good blast from the past. Remember the laid-back ways and passive aggressive sounds of the 90s?? Yessir, these guys embraced it, and put out an awesome acoustic record entitled "Straight Up". The band consists of Brandon Jim (Vocals/Guitar), Brandon (Bass), Jrod (Drums and Percussion), Isaiah (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Percussion), and Craig (Parsley Guitar). The songs on this album are full of passion and an earnestness that is almost palpable. The influence of Sublime's Bradley Nowell in Brandon Jim's vocals and musical styling is clearly heard and appreciated. Don't jump to conclusions and think,” ANOTHER wanna-be Sublime-like group?!" In no way are they one of THOSE bands. Are they influenced by Sublime and the punk-reggae sound? Yes, but the Brandon Jim Band has a sound of its own.

ALL ABOARD!

Written by John Mares, Bean on Sunday, 06 November 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

Have you ever heard of Texas Trash and the Trainwrecks? Of course you have!  Terry Trash is the guy that lost his right arm and right leg in a train accident four years ago.  That is how he got the name for his band, the Trainwrecks. This story isn’t about Terry’s well known accident though; it’s about his great band and the music they create and perform.

KaNdE sAyS: Hometown Heroes in Red Shoes!

Written by KaNdE SaYs on Wednesday, 26 October 2011. Posted in Tucson Music Scene

My first exposure to Authority Zero came to me during an awkward stage in my  musical evolution; a far cry from the rave scene which I was in the midst of  outgrowing, they offered what I didn't realize at the time would become the  future of my musical tastes. Authority Zero is seamless blend of Dropkick  Murphys meets... NOFX? Somewhere in the general vicinity of 2003 I was a  Phoenix resident for a brief (but memorable) time. I listened to The Edge 103.9 nonstop, and Craven Moorehead would play the heck out of Authority  Zero songs. It was love; Authority Zero from Mesa, Arizona, are our hometown  heroes! I don't care if I live in Tucson (hey, I decided to go back to  school and wasn't willing to jeopardize my K-12 education by spending even a  semester at ASU!), this band embodies the heart and soul that Arizona has to  offer!

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