Tucson Premium Outlets Concert Series
Saturdays, Sept-May5:00pm-8:00pmThe Tucson Premium Outlets and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered to bring live music to Southern Arizona each and every week. The Tucson Premium Outlets Concert Series supports local musicians with the opportunity to perform weekly in the community’s largest and only outlet shopping center. The series supports a range in music genres, from country to rock and jazz to classical.
Why?As a core Business and Arts Integration method, the Tucson Premium Outlets Concert Series blends the mutually beneficial relationship that the arts can have alongside the business model. In partnership with the Tucson Premium Outlets, 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. Limited seating is provided. There is no cost to attend the concerts. Concerts are three 45 minute sets.
Event Partner
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LocationTucson Premium Outlets
6401 Marana Center Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742 Tucson Premium Outlets® features extraordinary savings of 25%-65% off exceptional brands including Banana Republic Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. Tucson Premium Outlets® serves the nearby communities of Marana, Oro Valley, Dove Mountain, and Tucson. Enjoy the mountain views of Arizona at this outdoor shopping center located off of I-10 at exit 244 Twin Peaks Rd. The team at Tucson Premium Outlets® invites you to visit us soon. |
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Featured Music
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October 6, 2018
Sabra Faulk Band Funk & Folk Sabra Faulk is an award-winning bassist, vocalist and acoustic guitarist. She has been staple in the southern Arizona music scene for over 25 years and is best known for her funk/rock/blues bass playing. In recent years, Sabra has gained notoriety as a songwriter and solo artist, headlining the 2012 Tucson Folk Festival. Sabra has 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 was the lead bass player for the famed Gaslight Theater. She has released multiple albums and brings tremendous versatility to the stage with her smooth, passionate vocals, finesse at playing guitar and bass, and her amazing songwriting. |
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October 13, 2018
Blue Monsoon Country Rock Two powerful female lead vocals, combined with guitar, bass drums and fiddle, give Blue Monsoon the range to do almost anything on the country charts while embellishing old favorites their special way. This dynamic, high energy Tucson band fuses rock drive into pop country hits. |
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October 20, 2018
Santa Pachita Latin Fusion Voted the city's "Best Ska & Latin Fusion Band", Santa Pachita is a Tucson band that has been playing together since 2012. Guitarist, Miguel Reyes, and bass player, Victor Cruz, started the band after working together on other musical projects. They brought in talented musicians that have a variety of different musical backgrounds. The result is a danceable fusion of ska, cumbia, and rumba-salsa. The congas, flute, and trumpet add depth to the energetic music that is influenced by bands like Manu Chao. |
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October 27, 2018
Cochise County All Stars Eclectic Americana The Cochise County All-Stars started their musical journey nearly 15 years ago as strictly a honky tonk band playing the jukebox country music popular when Route 66 was Main Street USA. A few natural additions and subtractions in personnel have led to an evolved group of seasoned veterans who perform songs they love, regardless of style or genre. A CCAS show could easily feature a Hank Williams tune back to back with an obscure Latin rock instrumental followed by a jazz standard. It all seems to work when you have a group of tasteful musicians who have come together from a variety of backgrounds, both geographically and experientially. |
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November 2, 2018 | 6 - 9 PM *
Blue Monsoon Country Rock Two powerful female lead vocals, combined with guitar, bass drums and fiddle, give Blue Monsoon the range to do almost anything on the country charts while embellishing old favorites their special way. This dynamic, high energy Tucson band fuses rock drive into pop country hits. *This is a reschedule performance due to heavy rains during Blue Monsoon's original performance on October 13. |
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November 3, 2018
P.D. Ronstadt & the Company Southwest Americana Peter Dalton Ronstadt, a fifth generation Ronstadt in Tucson, Son of late Michael J Ronstadt, nephew of Linda Ronstadt, and great grandson of Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt, aims to explore the musical heritage of his family while presenting new and original material. Along with his band of Tucsonans, ‘The Company’, Petie paints a musical picture of the American Southwest by presenting music from the region, music from Mexico, collected favorites, songs of his father, and new songs that draw inspiration from all the elements of his upbringing. With a lush tapestry of instruments along with unique arrangements, enjoy a moment in time while P.D. Ronstadt & The Company take you on a musical journey that will lift spirits and stir memories. |
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November 10, 2018
Gus Woodrow Trio Jazz / Blues / Latin 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. |
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November 17, 2018
Jacob Acosta Band Southwest Folk Pop Jacob Acosta has been a national performing artist in Arizona for over a decade. He has worked with legendary producer, John Vanderslice, been featured on NPR, played dozens of festivals across the U.S., and has released 12 records in the styles of blues, indie-shoegaze, pop, deep house, americana, and folk since 2008 by his own namesake along with the groups Mason, HYTS, Roll Acosta, and Race You There. As a multi-instrumentalist Jacob performed and recorded piano, voice, guitar, timpani, keyboards, bass, and auxiliary percussion on his upcoming release 'Desert Sounds'. Jacob also recreates and arranges his musical masterpieces live as a looping soloist, a duo, trio, and a full band. The Desert Sounds album itself starts with a prelude showcasing animals sounds of the Southwest in a dawn to dusk sequence, and ends with an instrumental finale featuring musical motifs from all songs on the record. ‘Desert Sounds’ is a cinematic ode to the Southwest desert with a collection of musical stories that pay tribute to Arizona and the greater Sonoran region. |
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November 24, 2018
Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers Alt-Country Raised in the swamps of New Jersey, Eric Schaffer grew up listening to the iconic folk-rock singer songwriters of the 1960’s and 70’s. Those musical sensibilities are woven throughout his songs. His lyrics can be melancholy, witty or introspective, but they are always intelligent and articulate. Along with The Other Troublemakers (Bruce Halper, Troy Martin and Loren Dircks), Eric delivers a fun mix of classic country, Americana and original songs. |
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December 1, 2018
Kevin Pakulis Band Blues & Americana Award-winning Americana singer-songwriter Kevin Pakulis is a master musician and story teller. Emerging in 2004 from Tucson’s deep pool of talented musicians, his award-winning edgy, guitar-driven compositions, delivered with plenty of raw energy, earned him national and international attention with his debut release of Yeah Yeah Yeah. No Depression Magazine put it most succinctly in their review: “His music represents the best of a genre.” Kevin’s songwriting ranges from introspective and reflective to satirical and political, from rocking blues anthems to quiet acoustic pieces. Whatever the message or the sound, the constant is the soulful honesty of the art. Anyone who has ever been to Tucson in the summer cannot help but sing along when they hear the chorus of the title track to Yeah Yeah Yeah: “It’s hot here, hot as hell here, swamp cooler and a cold beer,” a bluesy haiku on the Sonoran Desert summer. Tempered by time and experience, the latest offering, Holliday (Summer, 2018) revisits the themes of life in the Sonoran Desert, love in its many forms, and the nuances of social disparity. Over the years, Pakulis has opened for numerous major acts including Billie Joe Shaver, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Dwight Yoakam, Sonny Landreth, John Gorka, Little Feat, and Merle Haggard. |
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December 8, 2018
Heather Lil’ Mama Hardy Band Blues & Soul Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy began studying the piano at age six and picked up the violin at nine. An active collaborator since her college years at the Manhattan School of Music, she has toured with the world with The False Prophets, an internationally famous Punk band, Allen Ginsberg, the Sam Taylor Band, Marble, The American Roots Orchestra, Tim Beattie's Big Dog and many more. In 1995, her smooth ambient violin playing and tasty, soulful “wah-wah” blues solos captivated audiences and helped the Sam Taylor Band win the 1995 Arizona Blues Showdown. That was followed by taking second place in the International Blues Talent Competition in Memphis and a European tour. By 1996, Heather had formed her Lil' Mama Band, taking it to New York in 1997. In 2000, she was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. In 2003 she performed throughout California with The Amity Foundation's Prison projects, and she continues to this day working with the foundation to bring music to prisons and their Therapeutic Communities throughout Arizona, New Mexico and California. Her newest release, Heather Lil' Mama Hardy LIVE in Tucson, was released February 2017. |
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December 15, 2018
Freddy Parish and 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 classically trained multi-instrumentalist Nathan Fenoglio on clawhammer banjo, accordion, guitar and harmony vocals, the trio plays dark Appalachian folk songs, sweet country ballads, and upbeat Cajun and honky tonk shuffles. |
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December 22, 2018
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Connie Brannock's Tiny House of Funk
Blues & Funk Tiny House of Funk is ready to delight Arizona audiences with their unique, high-spirited blend of R&B, Jazz and Soul. This is Music to Make Your Feet Smile! Connie, Troy, Mike and Gary open up the door to their eclectic, yet comfortable musical house and welcomes you in for a little “WD-40 for the hips.” |
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December 29, 2018
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Southern Reins Band
Country In November, 2012 Southern Reins founders, Gary Schad and Ron Coss assembled one of Southern Arizona’s hottest country bands. Blending the best of country classics and current mainstream hits, the band is dedicated to creating the fun and memorable event you are looking for! Their mix of dance favorites has been instrumental in the success of many events. From local nightclubs, resorts, and bars to the Fox Theatre, Old Tucson Movie Studios, Desert Diamond Casino, Casino Del Sol, corporate events and weddings. The band has also been featured on local news broadcasts, on both the CBS and the ABC networks. Southern Reins has proven to be one of Tucson’s best in entertainment. The band is also focused on being a strong supporter of the community. Their commitment to giving back is at the core of the group. They have been involved in many nonprofit events such as the cancer benefit for local Tucson resident Kenny Jenning, The Eric Hite Foundation and raising funds for families of the Prescott 19 firefighters. |
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