Mik is a multi-instrumentalist that creates a full band sound using live loops and high-energy performances.

Tucsonan since 2009, singer, songwriter, performer and recording engineer, Oscar Fuentes was born in Guadalajara (Mexico) in 1968. He started his music career more than 30 years ago, as a drummer and singer. He later became the lead singer for hard rock bands. By the mid 80s, Oscar began to evolve as a solo artist, playing at alternative venues, cultural centers, as well as universities, bars, etc., performing his own material and songs by his favorite songwriters.

Oscar has traveled extensively with his guitar all over Mexican territory, placing himself firmly in the country’s music scene, specially in Guadalajara.

His music mixes several genres, from rock & roll to salsa, including pop, musica ranchera, and of course, some blues.

Koda Krause has been a guitarist, singer, and songwriter for almost 20 years. Growing up in Arizona, Koda had the chance to study with Tucson country/western hero Bill Ganz. Later he attended Northern Arizona University and studied with one of Arizonas top classical guitarists, Tom Sheeley. Koda has formed multiple bands and he has performed all over Arizona and now Virginia, where he currently resides. His musical career explores a wide variety of genres including folk, blues, and jazz. Enjoy a relaxing weekend by listening to the finger-picked sounds of Koda Krause.

Rooted in the structure of Flamenco patterns, yet not bound by tradition, these original compositions journey into the experience - a fusion of Arabic, Indian, Latin, funk, and beyond...

Mik is a multi-instrumentalist that creates a full band sound using live loops and high-energy performances.

Tucsonan since 2009, singer, songwriter, performer and recording engineer, Oscar Fuentes was born in Guadalajara (Mexico) in 1968. He started his music career more than 30 years ago, as a drummer and singer. He later became the lead singer for hard rock bands. By the mid 80s, Oscar began to evolve as a solo artist, playing at alternative venues, cultural centers, as well as universities, bars, etc., performing his own material and songs by his favorite songwriters.

Oscar has traveled extensively with his guitar all over Mexican territory, placing himself firmly in the country’s music scene, specially in Guadalajara.

His music mixes several genres, from rock & roll to salsa, including pop, musica ranchera, and of course, some blues.

Koda Krause has been a guitarist, singer, and songwriter for almost 20 years. Growing up in Arizona, Koda had the chance to study with Tucson country/western hero Bill Ganz. Later he attended Northern Arizona University and studied with one of Arizonas top classical guitarists, Tom Sheeley. Koda has formed multiple bands and he has performed all over Arizona and now Virginia, where he currently resides. His musical career explores a wide variety of genres including folk, blues, and jazz. Enjoy a relaxing weekend by listening to the finger-picked sounds of Koda Krause.

Heather 'Lil' Mama' Hardy and Alvin Blaine have been working together for almost 10 years . Alvin is a member of The Lil' Mama band and very often Alvin and Heather are seen together as members of different bands and events around Tucson .

The Heather and Alvin Duet was started about four years ago and features an intimate approach to many styles roots of music and original compositions . From blues to country, jazz , funk , bluegrass , folk  or rock ….. anything is possible, but always with the emphasis on great tunes . Heather Hardy( Lil' Mama )plays  acoustic and electric violins in the duo  . She also might   pull out the wah wah pedal or even play piano.

And Alvin Blaine is known for his master ability on a multitude of instruments ,,,, including every style of guitar... banjo , dobro , mandolin......and on an on Two musicians enjoying good music and making good sounds together .

Hosted by the Presidio Museum & the
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block

 While the Tucson basin has been inhabited for thousands of years, the formal inception date of the City of Tucson is August 20th, 1775. Today, we use this date to celebrate our rich TucSonorense culture and its many inhabitants. Did you know the name Tucson originates from the native O’odham word “s -cuk ṣon” which means “at the base of the black hill”?

Join us for this celebration of the cultures and traditions that make Tucson so special. 

Presented by the Tucson - Pima County Historical Commission
With support from the offices of Mayor Regina Romero & City Manager Tim Thomure
And support from the Pima County Cultural Resources and Heritage Preservation Office

Learn more at www.CelebrateTucson.com

Mik is a multi-instrumentalist that creates a full band sound using live loops and high-energy performances.

“Bloomstone started as a friendship between wedding musicians. For singer and guitarist Grant Bloom, what started as a love for songwriting developed into an eclectic and soulful sound playing in coffeehouses, bars, and restaurants in his native DFW Texas. He then moved to Boston and gigged heavily all over New England before arriving in Tucson where he met Chris. Bassist, Chris Pierce, has been deeply involved in the Tucson music scene for the past 2 decades. Chris has brought his undeniable style and deep grooves to artists like Steff & the Articles, Lando Chill, THE LASSO, Birds and Arrows and many more. Drummer, Rylande Dodge, is a Tucson native and lifelong musician. Born into a musical family, Rylande began drumming at an early age. He provides a musical funkiness when needed while simultaneously expressing his passion for jazz and experience gigging many different styles throughout his budding career. Together as Bloomstone, these three musicians strive to create soulful, rockin’ music and look forward to many more years of groovin’ for the masses.”

90s and Nostalgic Instrumental Pedal Steel Guitar Music!

Instrumental Golden Boots is a guitar duo that plays originals and covers that work perfectly with dinner, cocktails, and conversation. Their sound is that kind of art-lounge-wallpaper music that you may read of in magazines. Each performance is slightly different from the last, which is added to by the fact that the duo is often joined by a special guest on upright bass, drums, keyboards, etc. Come enjoy yourself in the beautiful LaCo courtyard as Instrumental Golden Boots creates a fun atmosphere with songs from today, tomorrow, and yesteryear.

Mik is a multi-instrumentalist that creates a full band sound using live loops and high-energy performances.

The Determined Luddites are Dan Davis on mandolin and vocals, Dan Hostetler on guitar and vocals, Gabe Hostetler on bass, and Tim O’Connor on fiddle and vocals.  We’ve spent three decades playing original music that encompasses folk, bluegrass, country, Appalachian and Irish fiddle tunes, and Americana in a blend we call “sophisticated urban hillbilly music”.  And we love dogs.”  Thx, looking forward to the show!

90s and Nostalgic Instrumental Pedal Steel Guitar Music!

Based in Tucson, AZ, country blues singer / songwriter Hank Topless has shared stages with and / or provided support for: Junior Brown, Kinky Friedman, Joe Ely, Pete Anderson, Al Perry, Skip Heller, Robbie Fulks, Jim Goad, Tom Walbank, Scott Biram, Jesse Dayton, Split Livers, Al Foul, Gary Stockdale, Whitney Rose, Kevin Daly, Reverend Payton’s Big Damn Band, Calexico, Les Paul, and many more. Finalist in multiple iterations of yearly “Best Of Tucson,” in the country music category.

Growing up on a ranch in central Arizona, there was a lot of country music on the radio. After quite a few years playing obscenely obscure underground rock ‘n roll, Topless “went country” around 1990. He masterminded the obscure, “all-star” Tucson underground-country group Topless Opry (2000-2004)- their album “No Phoenix Blues” (2002) achieved minimal notoriety for its bold, honkytonk-style cover of Lou Reed’s “All Tomorrow’s Parties.” His solo albums “It’s So December” (2011) and “Big Black Heart” (2017) have received critical acclaim. Upcoming albums “Easy Listening For The Hard-Hearted” and “Hank Me Crank Me I’m Dead” (live solo) are slated for release in Fall 2019.

Tucsonan since 2009, singer, songwriter, performer and recording engineer, Oscar Fuentes was born in Guadalajara (Mexico) in 1968. He started his music career more than 30 years ago, as a drummer and singer. He later became the lead singer for hard rock bands. By the mid 80s, Oscar began to evolve as a solo artist, playing at alternative venues, cultural centers, as well as universities, bars, etc., performing his own material and songs by his favorite songwriters.

Oscar has traveled extensively with his guitar all over Mexican territory, placing himself firmly in the country’s music scene, specially in Guadalajara.

His music mixes several genres, from rock & roll to salsa, including pop, musica ranchera, and of course, some blues.

Mik is a multi-instrumentalist that creates a full band sound using live loops and high-energy performances.

Dreamy folk under the stars.

90s and Nostalgic Instrumental Pedal Steel Guitar Music!

Instrumental Golden Boots is a guitar duo that plays originals and covers that work perfectly with dinner, cocktails, and conversation. Their sound is that kind of art-lounge-wallpaper music that you may read of in magazines. Each performance is slightly different from the last, which is added to by the fact that the duo is often joined by a special guest on upright bass, drums, keyboards, etc. Come enjoy yourself in the beautiful LaCo courtyard as Instrumental Golden Boots creates a fun atmosphere with songs from today, tomorrow, and yesteryear.

Mik is a multi-instrumentalist that creates a full band sound using live loops and high-energy performances.

Originally from NYC, Eugene Boronow plays a mellow combination of Bossa Nova, melodic originals, and other favorites in his unique style.