Jesse Cook - Rumba Flamenco Rhythms - "A flamenco virtuoso." Washington Post. Jesse Cook is an international phenomenon. His performances ignite with jaw-dropping technique, passionate riffs and abiding charisma. His gift for melody and exotic atmospheres has kept him at the top of Billboard's World Music charts. Cook garnered the Juno award (Canadian equivalent to a Grammy) and three gold records. He is touring in support of his new CD, Nomad, which fuses flamenco guitar with sounds from Spain, Africa, Cuba, Egypt and Brazil. His last Tucson show sold out. 7th Annual Courtyard Concert Series. July 24, 8pm - Berger Performing Arts Center reserved seats. $28 advance/$32 door. Tickets available at Antigone Books, Brew & Vine, CD City, and Enchanted Earthworks. More info at (520) 297-9133. Online ticket info coming soon!

Larry Garner - Blues from Baton Rouge - "Larry Garner is the latest major blues star to emerge from the South Louisiana musical gumbo." - Living Blues. Born in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge, Larry Garner resembles Robert Cray and Keb' Mo: Garner deftly crafts a bridge between traditional and contemporary blues. It's no wonder Larry Garner is a W.C. Handy nominee for Contemporary Blues Artists of the Year. His soulful voice is the perfect foil for well-honed chops, but where he stands tallest is as a songwriter. Not content with "my baby left me" lyrics, Garner tackles modern themes such as single moms, children with guns and domestic violence, all the while keeping it fresh. Living Blues magazine writes, "he could be the real 'next big thing' in modern blues." 7th Annual Courtyard Concert Series. Aug. 7, 8pm - Plaza Palomino, Swan & Ft. Lowell, $13 advance/ $15 door. Tickets available at Antigone Books, Brew & Vine, CD City, and Enchanted Earthworks. More info at (520) 297-9133. Get your tickets online today!

 

 

 

Buckwheat Zydeco - Louisiana Dance Party - The New York Timescalls Buckwheat Zydeco "one of the best party bands in America." Zydeco is foot stomping dance music from southwest Louisiana sung in English and Creole French. Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, known as Buckwheat Zydeco, carries on the tradition with traditional accordion and rubboard adding horns, bass and guitar with a dash of swamp rock. Each tune is flavored by a fiery dance beat. Bring your dancing shoes for what People Magazine calls, "a swamp boogie joy ride." 7th Annual Courtyard Concert Series, Friday, June 4, 8pm, Tucson Museum of Art $18 advance/$20 door. More info at 297-9133. DoTucson online ticket sales end at 12pm the day before each show. Tickets still available at Antigone Books, Brew & Vine, CD City, and Enchanted Earthworks.

Luis Villegas and Cafe Ole - Grammy nominee Luis Villegas has been called "Nuevo Flamenco's newest star." He combines Latin rhythms, Spanish guitar techniques, and adds a rock energy to his performances. He has appeared at The Playboy Jazz Festival, Catalina JazzTrax Festival, and The Sedona Latin Jazz Festival. This August his music appears in a film called "Collateral" starring Tom Cruise. Don't miss this fiery player with his band Cafe Ole. 7th Annual Courtyard Concert Series, June 26, 8pm, Tucson Museum of Art $15 advance/ $17 door. Tickets available at Antigone Books, Brew & Vine, CD City, Enchanted Earthworks, and Tucson Museum of Art gift shop. More info at 297-9133. Buy tickets online now!

Bob Meighan & Company- Americana and Southwest Rock - Long-time Tucsonans remember Bob Meighan as one of the Old Pueblo’s premiere bands of the late 70s and 80s. His soulful vocals will make you a believer on originals or covers. With special guests. Plaza Palomino, 8pm. Tickets $15 advance/$17 door. Get your tickets online now!