Main Gate Square
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Jazz Summer Concert Series

University Blvd. between Park & Euclid.
All Main Gate Merchants validate parking in the Tyndall Garage Monday through Friday from 5 PM to Midnight.
www.maingatesquare.com

Discover flavor, style and attitude when you visit Main Gate Square, a pedestrian-friendly dining and shopping destination featuring over 20 retailers and 30 restaurants near the University of Arizona and Tucson’s historic neighborhoods.

Fridays at 7pm in the Geronimo Plaza Courtyard at Main Gate Square

 FREE ADMISSION   
    

 May 4      The Tryst          Jazz / Funk             www.wearetryst.com
Some bands rely on gimmicks or novelties to win an audience. The Tryst rely on making great music. Tucson's The Tryst has been offering up their signature blend of Desert funk/soul, since it's inception in 2005. The energy of the music showcases a band unafraid of walking a tightrope between genres and creating a landscape of sound laced with velvety vocals and brilliant horns. Happy to subvert the dominant paradigm, The Tryst is a band that cannot be missed!

May 18      DeGrazia Band       Spanish Guitar        www.degraziamusic.com
DeGrazia combines Spanish guitar rhythms with the passion and flair of Flamenco guitar. Complimented by Latin, Salsa and rock drum rhythms, the pace of the music is enticing and upbeat with a musical mix of Jesse Cook, the Gypsy Kings and Carlos Santana.

      

June 1     Sylvan Street      Jazz                   www.sylvanstreetjazz.com 
The new jazz fusion sound of SYLVAN STREET is sweeping the country with our two CD’s Here In America and The Perfect Leaf. The stylistic music video for our song Free The Toronto Nine is a viral fan favorite on YouTube and Vimeo, and was recently screened at an independent film festival. Our live concerts are an experience in exceptional musicianship, songwriting, and energetic showmanship.

 
June 15    Lisa Otey & Diane Van Deurzen                
Jazz Piano and Vocals 
 Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey are a dynamic duo, a perfect blend of hot jazz, sultry blues and cabaret. They take their act to festivals, clubs and theatres around the world. Recent performances include the Thredbo Blues Festival in Australia; Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Yoshi's in Oakland, California; and the Silver City Blues Festival, New Mexico.

 "Whenever these two artists perform together, people comment on their easy rapport and emotional connection. Otey's piano and vocals are hot and steamy. Van Deurzen sings sweetly. Together they blend like a musical cappuccino with extra foam on top."
-Chuck Graham

 

 July 6         Cool Breeze           Jazz             http://cactuspatchmusic.com
Cool Breeze is a musical ensemble that specializes in Latin-American music.  They have been active since 1983 and been the recipients of performance and music education awards and grants from The Arizona Commission on the Arts, Tucson Pima Arts Council, The Tucson Partnership Inc. and The Tucson Jazz Society.  Cool Breeze offers a variety of music dance styles: samba, bossa nova, cumbia, mambo, cha cha, tango, calypso, soca and reggae (all with a jazz twist)

 
July 20          Kelland Thomas     Saxophone             www.kellandthomas.com
Since his professional debut with the Houston Symphony Orchestra in 1993, Kelland Thomas has performed in recital and with orchestras throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. He was a prizewinner in the Lansing Matinee Musicale Competition, the Ima Hogg International Young Artist Competition, and the Performers of Connecticut Young Artist Competition. An active chamber musician, Dr. Thomas has been a member of the Resounding Winds Saxophone Quartet, the Michigan Saxophone Quartet with Donald Sinta, and has performed with the PRISM Saxophone Quartet and MIDI Ensemble. As a member of the Borealis Saxophone Quartet, he won first prizes at the Coleman, Carmel, and Fischoff Chamber Music Competitions. In 1997 he toured throughout Japan with world-renowned marimbist Keiko Abe and the Michigan Chamber Players.

August 3       Crystal Stark          Jazz Vocals            www.crystalstarkmusic.com
Crystal Rose Stark is a rising pop/R&B singer who brings a positive message to today’s music scene. Based on her church-singing roots, she knew that she wanted to pursue a full-time career in music. Crystal attended the University of Arizona where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Music Education. Crystal has made a name for herself in Tucson by fronting various jazz, soul, funk, and r&b groups, as well as being a featured jazz artist with the Tucson Jazz Society. She is also frequently asked to minister in song to various churches throughout the nation. Crystal added AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST to her list of accomplishments when she tried out for the show during season 5. She made it to the top 44 contestants out of the100,000 that tried out across the country.

 
August 17     Sonoran Soul         Jazz / Fusion / Funk

MAIN GATE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES



MAIN GATE SQUARE
Experience the flavors of the Mediterranean, India, Greece, Asia, Thailand, Mexico, France, Ireland, Japan, Afghanistan, Vietnam and everywhere USA.

If it’s fashion you want, you’ll find the right style for you or the perfect gift for someone else. Or relax at one our seven salons and spas.

Live music, jam sessions, wine tastings, art walks, and karaoke enhance Main Gate Square’s high energy, urban atmosphere.

 

 

CAFÉS DESSERTS & COFFEE

29 Caffé Lucé

52 Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins

59 Espresso Art

28 Jamba Juice

25 Red Velvet Cupcakery

39 Starbucks Coffee

30 The Cereal Boxx

26 Wilko

 

GIFTS & SPECIALTIES

46 Ben’s Bells Open Studio

54 Campus Candy

18 Collette

23 Cry Baby Couture

78 Main Gate Collaborative Art Studio

17 Ooo! Outside of Ordinary

73 Sanctity Tattoo

37 University Perfumes

15 W.H. Smith Gifts (Marriott)

 

 
RESTAURANTS

36 Auld Dubliner Irish Pub

19 Chipotle Mexican Grill

13 Eat-A-Pita

64 Fat Greek

49 Frog & Firkin

58 Fuku Sushi

9 Gentle Ben’s Brewing Co.

66 Jimmy John’s

41 Joel’s Bistro

1 Johnny Rockets

14 Kababeque Indian Grill

60 Lab, Food & Drinks

3 La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill

48 No Anchovies

69 Oriental Express

32 Paradise Bakery

45 Pasco Kitchen & Lounge

7 Pei Wei Asian Diner

15 Saguaro Grill

31 Saigon Pho

55 Silver Mine Subs

44 Sinbad’s Mediterranean Restaurant

31B Sultan Palace

30 The Cereal Boxx

21 Which Wich

26 Wilko

 

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

62 American Apparel

34 Arizona Bookstore

46 Ben’s Bells Open Studio

57 Campus Athletic

18 Collette

23 Cry Baby Couture

10 Finally Made

56 Grand Central Clothing

50 Landmark Clothing & Shoes

17 Ooo! Outside of Ordinary

22 Pitaya

53 Swindlers

16 Urban Outfitters

FINANCIAL

A Arizona State Credit Union

 

 

ATM TUTORING / TEST PREP

11 Wells Fargo

71 Pass Math Class

8 Princeton Review

A Arizona Historical

Society Museum

B U of A Museum of Art

C Center for Creative Photography

D Flandrau Science Ctr.

E Arizona State Museum

F Jim Click Hall of Champions Centennial Hall

H U of A Visitor’s Center

 

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES

18 Collette

17 Ooo! Outside of Ordinary

16 Urban Outfitters

 

SALON SERVICES

33 Aveda Institute of Arizona

40 Blades Hair Design

51 Boss Shears

63 Cost Cutters

27 Tan d Sol

11 Spring Nail Salon

24 Style America

 

SERVICES

2 US Post Office

47 Main Gate Square

5 Marine Officer Selection Office

73 Sanctity Tattoo

35 The Joint

72 Threshhold, Inc.

67 NorthPointe/The Reserve at Starr Pass

 

SPECIALTY FOOD, WINE & BEER SHOP

54 Campus Candy

26 Wilko

 

BOOKS & OFFICE SUPPLIES

34 Arizona Bookstore HOTEL

15 Marriott Hotel

GETTING TO MAIN GATE SQUARE
Take Interstate 10 East to Tucson. Exit at Speedway Boulevard (Exit 257). Turn left onto Speedway Boulevard.  Take Speedway Boulevard east to Euclid.  Take Euclid South to 4th Street and turn left on 4th Street & the Tyndall Garage will be straight ahead.  Parking is validated in the Tyndall Garage after 4 PM on Fridays and is free on Saturdays & Sundays.

From West
Take I-10 and exit at Speedway Boulevard (Exit 257). Turn left onto Speedway Boulevard.  Take Speedway Boulevard east to Euclid.  Take Euclid South to 4th Street and turn left on 4th Street & the Tyndall Garage will be straight ahead.  Parking is validated in the Tyndall Garage after 4 PM on Fridays and is free on Saturdays & Sundays.

Parking:  Main Gate Garage at 2nd Street & Euclid and Tyndall Garage at 4th Street & Euclid are convenient to Main Gate Square and close to campus. Parking is free in both garages on Saturdays and Sundays (Football weekends, excepted).    http://parking.arizona.edu

Other Modes of Transportation
Main Gate Square is located on the Sun Tran Bus Line   http://suntran.com/

CAT Tran Shuttles are free between Downtown & Main Gate Square  http://parking.arizona.edu