Oro Valley Concert Series
Second Thursdays
6:00pm
The Town of Oro Valley and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered to bring live music to residents for over 18 years. The Oro Valley Concert Series supports local musicians with the opportunity to perform monthly in the community’s largest shopping center. The series supports a range in music genres, from country to rock and jazz to classical. The Oro Valley concert series truly has something for every taste of music.
Why?As a core Business and Arts Integration method, the Oro Valley Concert Series blends the mutually beneficial relationship that the arts can have alongside the business model. The series draws hundreds of attendees monthly to the Oro Valley Marketplace. In a partnership with the Town of Oro Valley, this program impacts economic development, while providing community exposure to the arts, and supporting local musicians.
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Free Admission
Attendees are invited to bring their own chairs. No seating is provided. There is no cost to attend the concerts. Concerts are approximately 80-90 minutes in length.
Event Partners
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LocationOro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 The event is located in front of the Century Theatres Entrance. Oro Valley Marketplace has amassed a brilliant collection of boutiques, national retail anchors, unique eateries and traditional restaurants. For a quick bite, a special occasion, a gallon of milk, or an afternoon of retail therapy, the marketplace delivers. http://orovalleymarketplace.com/ |
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Featured Music
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August 11, 2016
Sticks & Fingers Afro-Caribbean World Fusion Sticks and Fingers is a dynamic percussion group that produces a Joyful Afro-Caribbean sound. Their range of music genre is vast from Calypso, soca and reggae an African beat to American standards. Artists integrate the Steel Drum and various percussion instruments into all these diverse compositions together with dance and vocals transporting their audience to a festive and joyful experience in the tropics. |
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September 8, 2016
Bouncing Czechs German Oktoberfest The Bouncing Czechs - Tucson’s Polka Band - have been performing in the Tucson area for 20 years, having been formed from within the Tucson Czech-Slovak Club. The 5-piece band performs year-around throughout Arizona and are popular for playing music for Oktoberfests. They have performed at mobile home parks, Senior communities, Fraternal organizations, Tucson and Phoenix Area Arts Festivals, Arizona Casinos, Corporate events, private parties, and Tucson ethnic clubs. They are experienced and accomplished musicians that love to play their music for Arizona audiences, donning Lederhosen costumes when Oktoberfest Season comes to Southern Arizona. |
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October 13, 2016
Good Question Oldies/Classic Rock This classic rock, rhythm & blues, and country music cover band has a HOT beat! Dance "All Night Long" with one of the hottest bands playing the Tucson live music scene. No matter what the venue, the crowd always has FUN! You’ll hear your favorites--whether it’s George Strait, the Rascals, Jimmy Buffet, the Allman Brothers, Robert Palmer, Tom Petty, the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sam & Dave or others. |
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November 10, 2016
Rillito River Band Oldies/Classic Rock The Rillito River Band is a band of musicians who originally met and formed in a building on the banks of the Rillito River in Tucson, Arizona . . . from whence floweth their name. The band mates are all long time Tucsonans whose musical roots are steeped in the heritage of The Old Pueblo, in folk music, folk rock and rock n’ roll. Influences range from mariachi music to Cream, from James Taylor to The Cure, from The Beatles to Kris Kristofferson, from Van Morrison to The Eagles, all of whose songs you hear at their performances along with a smattering of originals. |
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December 8, 2016
Desert Melodies Jazz Vocal Standards Desert Melodies is Tucson’s most eclectic vocal cover group, performing your favorite pop, jazz and easy listening standards from the 20’s thru today. Live piano accompaniment and the fabulous vocal talents of Amber Lee, Beth & Chris make these performances memorable and thoroughly enjoyable! They have the ability to tailor the show to meet the audience’s specific needs…they have a very large repertoire of music and the singers are very versatile. |
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January 12, 2017
The Turnouts Rock/Country The Turnouts are a Tucson based Rock and Roll and Country cover band. All members of The Turnouts are current or retired members of the Tucson Fire Department. They started playing together in the apparatus bay at Tucson Fire Station 21 to enjoy the camaraderie and pass the time in the evenings during their 24 hour shifts. The Turnouts feature Firefighter Frankie Granados on guitar and lead vocals, Captain Geoff West on bass guitar and vocals, retired Captain Frank Granados on drums, and retired Captain Mark Wilsey on lead guitar and vocals. |
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February 9, 2017
Little House of Funk R&B/Jazz/Soul Little House of Funk is ready to delight Arizona audiences with their unique, high-spirited blend of R&B, Jazz and Soul. Comprised of musicians from all over the country, LHOF open up the door to their eclectic, yet comfortable musical house and welcome you in for a little “WD-40 for the hips.” |
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March 9, 2017
Mr. Boogie Woogie Boogie Woogie Piano Hard drivin’, old school Rhythm & Blues, complemented by some killer Boogie Woogie, by the fastest, flashiest, piano-thumping boogie man from the Netherlands. Yes, that’s right. This Dutch based, drive by piano player hits hard and will take no prisoners! As soon as he starts pounding the ivories, you’ll be on your way to the Land of Good Times. Mr.Boogie Woogie (aka) Eric-Jan Overbeek was born on April 5, 1967 in Nieuw Vennep, the Netherlands. Mesmerized by that old piano in the living room, Eric-Jan began studying classical piano at the age of eight. During his 30 year carreer he has opened the stage for international giants of blues like Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Johnny Copeland, Van Morrison, Koko Taylor, Magic Slim and the Teardrops and even The Blues Brothers Band. |
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April 13, 2017
River Road Ramblers Dixieland Jazz The River Road Ramblers were created to provide a Dixieland Band alternative for the Tucson Area. Made up of eight experienced musicians on trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Performances are a mix of roaring ‘20s through ‘40s, and‘50s Dixieland Jazz performed in true New Orleans style. |
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May 11, 2017
Dirty Dice Rockabilly High Energy, Toe Tapping music formulated from the Southwest. Sparked with Modern and Traditional influences of Rockabilly Music, Dirty Dice song topics cover everything from Cruising with your girl on a Saturday night to Sex Drugs & Rock-n-Roll. Our sound is still developing just as the world we live in. We would like to invite all of you to support and grow with us. |
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Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors
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