Plaza Live! Concert Series
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Free AdmissionLimited seating is provided in the courtyard. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own chairs. Attendees will be able to purchase an array of delicious food & beverages from the surrounding restaurants while they enjoy the performances and events. Union, Proof, and Reforma are offering half price bottles of wine in the restaurants.
These events are open to all ages. Event Partners
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LocationSt. Philip's Plaza
Central Courtyard 4280 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718 SE Corner of Campbell Ave & River Rd St. Philip’s Plaza is a landmark in Tucson, well known for the beauty of its fountains, tile art, rose gardens, and towering sycamore trees. The Plaza offers boutique shopping, galleries, restaurants, and professional offices. It is located in central Tucson, next to the historic St. Philip’s Church. Locally owned and operated since the early nineties, St. Philip’s Plaza has been a cherished Tucson destination for decades, offering a unique and elegant shopping and dining experience. St. Philip's Plaza is also a venue for celebrations from Jazz concerts and Arts in the Plaza to weddings and Farmer’s Markets. Celebrate authentic Tucson culture and experience at St. Philip’s Plaza. Learn more at http://stphilipsplaza.com/ |
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Featured Events
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August 6, 2019
Come Back Buddy Retro Rock and Roll Come Back Buddy is a three-piece Rock-n-Roll band inspired by the legendary "Buddy Holly and the Crickets." The trio's repertoire includes the music of many artists from the '50s era including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, and of course, Buddy Holly. For more information about this group please visit: http://www.comebackbuddy.com/ |
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August 13, 2019
Tom Walbank Blues Inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame in 2009, Englishman Tom Walbank discovered blues in his teens, beginning with harmonica, which remains to this day his main instrument. He plays guitar in the style of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Lightnin' Hopkins and has toured both in North America and in Europe. Tom has recorded over 20 albums and collaborated with musicians such as Phil Wiggins, Arthur Migliazza, Asie Payton, Bad News Blues Band, Austin Counts, Howe Gelb, and Calexico. He has shared the stage with the likes of B.B. King, Charlie Musselwhite, Jimmie Vaughan, Lazy Lester, Kim Wilson, Canned Heat and many others. For more information about this group please visit: https://www.tomwalbank.com/ |
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August 20, 2019
Freddy Parish & Old Town String Band Old Time Country 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 internationally touring bassist Thøger T. Lund, the trio plays dark Appalachian folk songs, sweet country ballads, and upbeat Cajun and honky tonk shuffles. For more information about this group, please visit: https://freddyparish.bandcamp.com/ |
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August 27, 2019
Gus Woodrow Trio Jazz The Gus Woodrow Trio features Gus Woodrow (guitar), Angelo Versace (organ), and Casey Hadland (drums). Formed in 2016 through mutual gigs, the group has played extensively throughout Arizona. With influences ranging from Wes Montgomery and Thelonious Monk to Kurt Rosenwinkle and Herbie Hancock, the Trio always provide a listening experience that is both soothingly nostalgic and virtuosically enthralling. They perform regularly at Maynard's Kitchen every other Friday, where they bring their signature laid back hard bop atmosphere to their followers. For more information about this group, visit Gus Woodrow Facebook Page |
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September 3, 2019
What's the Big Idea Progressive Piano Trio What's The Big Idea is Phoenix's funkiest jazz trio featuring David Drew (drums), Josh Kneisel (bass), and Michael Kleinschmidt (piano). With a new album "Margin + Growth" released in 2017, this innovative trio performs a traditional jazz repertoire while also bringing modern music from the likes of Radiohead & Pink Floyd into the jazz format. For more information about this group, please visit: https://www.wtbiaz.net/ |
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September 10, 2019
Nancy McCallion Americana Nancy McCallion is best known as the songwriter and vocalist for original Celtic-Norteno-you-name-it folk-rock cult band The Mollys. McCallion teamed up with high school music partner Catherine Zavala to form The Mollys in 1989, racking up seven indie releases and countless rave-review shows in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand before the group disbanded in 2003. McCallion never quit writing though and resumed live performance and recording as a solo artist. Often compared to Lucinda Williams and other leading female writers, McCallion's sharp takes on life-lived-small also bring to mind Tom Wait's dark, quirky tales. Her song, On We Go, is featured on Putamayo's "Women of the World: Celtic" . For more information about this group, please visit: http://www.nancymccallion.com |
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September 17, 2019
P.D. Ronstadt and the Company Southwest Americana Peter Dalton Ronstadt and the Company, led by multi-instrumentalist Peter Dalton Ronstadt, perform innovative original material combined with a fresh take on traditional Southwestern and Mexican folk songs to audiences young and seasoned discovering the treasure of roots music. This musical journey will take you from the past to the present steeped in the deep Americana vein, carrying forward a sound rooted in the Ronstadt legacy of Peter’s aunt, Linda, his father, Michael, and great grandfather Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt. Featuring a talented cadre of performers on guitars, saxophone, banjo, and accordion, Peter Dalton Ronstadt fronts a dynamic group as a writer, interpreter of song, and post-modern American songster proudly from the Southwest. For more information about this group, please visit: https://www.peterronstadt.com/about |
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September 24, 2019
Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey Jazz, Blues and Boogie-Woogie Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey are a dynamic duo, a perfect blend of hot jazz, sultry blues and boogie-woogie. They take their act to festivals, clubs and theatres around the world and are known for creating an atmosphere of intimacy with their humor and joyful interactions with the audience. Recent performances include the Thredbo Blues Festival in Australia; Fenn Valley Vineyards and Box Factory for the Arts, Michigan; Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Blues in Bisbee and Tucson Folk Festivals, Arizona; Yoshi's in California; and the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland. Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey have been inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. Lisa has also been inducted into the Tucson Music Hall of Fame and appeared on the Grammy-nominated CD, "Ladies Man" with Pinetop Perkins. For more information about this group, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/dianeandlisa |
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October 1, 2019
Peña, Carruthers, and Lund Classic Piano Trio Peña, Carruthers, and Lund are an exciting new addition to the Tucson Jazz community. All in-demand players and recording artists in their own right, the trio features Chris Peña on keys, Josh Carruthers on drums, and Thøger Lund on upright bass. With a jazz performance degree from ASU, pianist Chris Peña, is a frequent collaborator in his hometown of Tucson sharing the stage frequently with locals cats such as Brice Winston, Jason Cardner, and Crystal Stark. Drummer Joshua Carruthers, born and raised in Bridgeport Connecticut, is a relative newcomer to the Tucson area and is well-versed in a variety of genres including jazz, experimental music, Rock/Pop, and modern R&B and Hip Hop. Rounding out the trio is the Danish born Bassist and Cellist Thøger Lund, who moved to Tucson over a decade ago after joining Arizona rock band Giant Sand. For more information about this group, please visit: https://chrispenamusic.com/ |
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October 8, 2019
Tom Walbank Blues Inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame in 2009, Englishman Tom Walbank discovered blues in his teens, beginning with harmonica, which remains to this day his main instrument. He plays guitar in the style of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Lightnin' Hopkins and has toured both in North America and in Europe. Tom has recorded over 20 albums and collaborated with musicians such as Phil Wiggins, Arthur Migliazza, Asie Payton, Bad News Blues Band, Austin Counts, Howe Gelb, and Calexico. He has shared the stage with the likes of B.B. King, Charlie Musselwhite, Jimmie Vaughan, Lazy Lester, Kim Wilson, Canned Heat and many others. For more information about this group please visit: https://www.tomwalbank.com/ |
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October 15, 2019
Adam Townsend Pop and Soul Adam Townsend is an old soul, and draws inspiration heavily from soul, Motown, blues and folk music. Originally from Tucson, he spent six years honing his craft of songwriting, performing, and producing in San Diego. Now back in Tucson, you'll find him playing at many popular locations around Arizona and Southern California. With his debut album "All My Fires", Adam is presenting a culmination of 10 years of songwriting and inspiring stories about his life and passions. Inspired by his contemporary and classic pop and soul musical inspirations, Adam spent a month in Nashville, TN recording at the legendary Bomb Shelter Studio where he realized his lifelong dream of producing a full length album. For more information about this group, please visit:https://www.adamtownsendmusic.com/ |
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October 22, 2019
Kevin Pakulis and his Band Americana and Blues Americana singer-songwriter Kevin Pakulis is a master musician and storyteller. His award-winning edgy, guitar-driven compositions, delivered with plenty of raw energy, first earned him national attention with his debut release of Yeah Yeah Yeah. No Depression Magazine described the album as the "best of a genre.” Kevin’s songwriting ranges from introspective and reflective to satirical and political, rocking blues anthems to quiet acoustic pieces. Tempered by time, Pakulis' latest record, Holliday, released summer 2018 focuses on themes of life in the Sonoran desert, love, and social disparity. Pakulis has opened for numerous major acts including Billie Joe Shaver, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Dwight Yoakam and Merle Haggard. For more information about this group, please visit: https://www.kevinpakulis.com/ |
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October 29, 2019
Sabra Faulk Folk Rock Sabra Faulk is an award-winning bassist, vocalist and acoustic guitarist based in Tucson. She has been a staple in the southern Arizona music scene for over 25 years and is best known for her funk, rock, and blues bass playing. In recent years, Sabra has gained notoriety as a songwriter and solo artist, headlining the 2012 Tucson Folk Festival and receiving numerous nominations in the Tucson Area Music Awards (TAMMIES) for best bass player, best female vocalist and best folk artist. She has played with some of Arizona’s finest musicians including blues artist Sam Taylor and has released multiple albums. Sabra brings tremendous versatility to the stage with her smooth, passionate vocals, finesse at playing guitar and bass, and memorable songwriting. For more information about this group, please visit: https://sabrafaulk.com/ |
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