Comments Off on George Winston – 02/02/17 – Berger Performing Arts Center
| Who | George Winston |
| When |
Thursday, February 2, 2017
7:30pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
1200 West Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745 |
| Other Info | George returns with his Summer show, played in winter! Multi-Grammy award-winning pianist with a show of originals, jazz and stride piano. Also one of the world's top interpreters of Vince Guaraldi, of Peanuts fame. All reserved seats in small hall. One show only. Select tickets are also available for this show at Antigone Books only, 411 North 4th Avenue-- they have selected seats only, without the online fee, although on this writing on January 18, only about 100 total are available ( all are in the first 11 rows--the entire hall has 11 rows). On sale--reserved, $33--+$3.50 online fee/ticket. |
August 27, 2016 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on The Kruger Brothers in concert – 02/11/17 – Berger Perf. Arts Center
Tickets available until 5 pm on line–click Buy Tickets button on how page.
Tickets available at door as well.
| Who | The Kruger Brothers in concert |
| When |
Saturday, February 11, 2017
8:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
1200 West Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745 |
| Other Info | TO BUY TICKETS TO THIS CONCERT, PLEASE GO TO THE HOME PAGE AND CLICK 'BUY TICKETS" BUTTON ON THE HOME PAGE. PLENTY OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. Tickets WILL be available at the door $28,$26 seniors at door. Thanks! Three very entertaining brothers from Germany (actually two are brothers: the other is not, but from same region of the world) who are virtuosos on the banjo, bass, guitars and also fine singers. They are versatile players and singers, and play a wide range of American music, with a very entertaining stage presence. One of their CDs is a tribute to Doc Watson, and Doc's music included in a show that has wide variety of both virtuoso instrumentals and vocals. American music and songs, with some originals in the same style, all played with a European style and funny and entertaining stage presence. This will be their 2nd Tucson show; their first audience here was very impressed. Steve Martin and various other musicians worldwide have good things to say about the Kruger Brothers show. A new song, "Forever and a Day" is on the site in black and white. On the color you tube, take some time to listen into a few minutes of the video!! Their instrumental goes in a song--a great version of the traditional song "The CooCoo" followed by a terrific banjo solo... Reserved seating in advance are $25, $23 for seniors are on sale now. Visit www.krugerbrothers.com for more information. Fine concert coming this Saturday! |
July 6, 2016 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on Daimh –from Scotland – 02/04/17 – St. Francis in the Foothills
| Who | Daimh --from Scotland |
| When |
Saturday, February 4, 2017
8:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
St. Francis in the Foothills (map)
4625 E. River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718 Northwest corner of Swan and River Road intersection. River Rd., just west of Swan. |
| Other Info | Formed around the turn of the century and taking the name from the Gaelic word for “kinship” Daimh (pronounced Dive) have taken their contemporary take of Highland and Gaelic music to over 20 countries, setting audiences alight from Moscow to San Francisco. With a reputation as giants of the Bagpipes and Fiddle, Angus Mackenzie and Gabe McVarish lead the melodic powerhouse with fellow founder member Ross Martin underpinning the groove on the Guitar. The Band are joined by “new guy” Murdo “Yogi” Cameron on Mandola and Accordion to complete the instrumental line up. Daimh have always had the renown and notoriety of working with some of the finest Gaelic singers in Scotland and the current line up only serves to cement that distinction with the addition of the Gaelic firmament’s most rapidly rising star, Ellen MacDonald on vocals. Recent accolades include last year’s award for the “Best Folk Band in Europe” at the prestigious Folkherbst competition in Germany and most recently winner of “Folk Band of the Year” at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards. On pipes, fiddle, strings and vocals in Scottish Gaelic, this band plays the Scottish traditions well and has a dynamic sound. General Admission tickets on sale now on line, and at both Antigone Books and the Folk shop. The church has very comfortable seats and fine acoustics. First time in Tucson. A vocal clip, which goes into instrumental, plus an long instrumental clip beginning with bagpipes and fiddle, both now on the site. Visit www.daimh.net for more info and music! Tickets on sale NOW--general admission in a comfortable hall with soft seating, holding 200. |
July 6, 2016 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on John Doyle with Duncan Wickel – 12/03/16 – Pima Community College Center for the Arts
John Doyle
| Who | John Doyle with Duncan Wickel |
| When |
Saturday, December 3, 2016
8:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
Pima Community College Center for the Arts (map)
2202 West Anklam Road
Tucson, AZ, united states 85709 At Pima College West Campus--plenty of free parking. |
| Other Info | One of Ireland's top singers and guitarists, John Doyle has been in Tucson many times, his two appearances were as a founding member of the band Solas. He sings traditional Irish songs and writes songs, in the Irish tradition, and is also one of Ireland's finest guitarists in fingerpicking Irish tunes and for backing up vocals. The song on the video is about Irishmen fighting a war. John's favorite themes are historical, so a history lesson about the lives of Irishmen andIrish Americans,will be included. Above tunes video shows a different fiddler; with John at this show will be Duncan Wickel, out of Boston and a very versatile fiddler. The Center is on the West Campus at 2202 West Anklam Road. Reserved seating on sale now on line, and select center seats are at both Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Avenue and at The Folk Shop, 2525 N. Campbell. No fee at outlets, no credit cards taken at the Folk Shop--cash or check only. Folk Shop is open Tuesday-Sat.. $1/ticket fee for credit card use at Antigone Books--open 7 days. |
May 18, 2016 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on Runa in concert – 07/16/16 – St. Francis in the Foothills
The False Knight Upon The Road
| Who | Runa in concert |
| When |
Saturday, July 16, 2016
8:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
St. Francis in the Foothills (map)
4625 E. River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718 Northwest corner of Swan and River Road intersection. River Rd., just west of Swan. |
| Other Info | Runa is a five-piece band from Ireland, the U.S. and Canada who play a wide variety of Celtic music, mostly traditional, some original on strings and percussion, with vocals. they were first in Tucson last May, this will be their 2nd Tucson show. General admission show in a small church with excellent acoustics. Tickets on sale now online; Tickets with no fee can be bought at Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Avenue ($1/ticket fee with credit card) or The Folk Shop, 2525 N. Campbell, north of Grant (no fee at Folk Shop, but cash or check to In Concert only). |
March 25, 2016 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on Tannahill Weavers with The Outside Track – 09/16/16 – Berger Performing Arts Center
Peter’s Dream–The Outside Track
| Who | Tannahill Weavers with The Outside Track |
| When |
Friday, September 16, 2016
7:30pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
1200 West Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745 |
| Other Info | A double bill of Scottish band Tannahill Weavers, along with a new band from Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia, The Outside Track- who were in Tucson for the first time last spring. The Tannahill Weavers have been performing and recording for 25+ years and play traditional Scottish with songs like Wild Mountain Thyme, When the Kye Come Home and many more, plus high energy tunes on bagpipes, fiddle, flute and strings. Young band Outside Track plays modern arrangements of both traditional and original tunes and songs on fiddle, accordion, Irish harp, Irish flute and strings. Outside Track just released their 3rd CD. A full evening of best best in Celtic music, new songs and tunes, with older traditional. Teresa Horgan, from Ireland and of FullSet, will be the lead vocalist and on flutes, for The Outside Track in this show. Reserved seating on sale now on line with fee; and select center seats are also on sale now at outlets-Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave. (credit cards accepted with $1/ticket fee) and The Folk Shop, 2525 N. Campbell, N. of Grant. No credit cards accepted at the Folk Shop--cash or check only there. |
March 17, 2016 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on Old Blind Dogs – 03/26/16 – Berger Performing Arts Center
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| Who | Old Blind Dogs |
| When |
Saturday, March 26, 2016
8:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
1200 West Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745 |
| Other Info | One of Scotland's finest bands, known for great songs and instrumentals, all backed by modern percussion to give the band a fresh, modern sound Reserved seating tickets on sale NOW. With Jenna Moynihan, substituting for Jonny Hardie on fiddle, Aaron Jones (various strings and lead vocals), Ali Hutton (pipes and whistle) and Donald Hay (various percussion). The Dogs are working on a new CD, so new music will be played, as well as some of the old favorites. The wait is almost over..... Reserved tickets go on sale at, $22; $20 for seniors and TFTM members. $3 fee on line. Select seats at The Folk Shop 2525 N. Campbell, and Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Avenue. |
November 15, 2015 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on Irish Christmas in America – 12/15/15 – Berger Performing Arts Center
Silent Night / Oiche Chiuin – Irish Chri
Irish Christmas in America @ CMU, Mount Pleasant MI from Musical Ireland on Vimeo.
| Who | Irish Christmas in America |
| When |
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
7:30pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
1200 West Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745 |
| Other Info | 6 members from Ireland with a Christmas theme, lead by Teada's Oisin Mac Diarmada, all-Ireland champion fiddler and director of the show, with Teresa Horgan of FullSet on vocals , flute and whistle, Grainne Hambly on Irish harp and concertina, Sean Gavin on Irish (uilleann) pipes and wooden flute, with Seamus Begley on accordion and vocals. Irish step-dancer and piano player Samantha Harvey also tours with the group; other local and award-winning dancers from the Maguire Academy will be added, to be announced. this show also features a slide show from Ireland, depicting winter scenes and a demonstration of some unique seasonal Irish traditions. Advance Reserved seating tickets $27 and $25 for seniors and TFTM members, $20 for students and age 13-18, $12 children 12 and under. Families encourage to come! Door tickets $3 more if available. Tickets on sale online now, and some select seats are at Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Avenue and the Folk Shop, 2525 N. Campbell--no fee for tickets purchased at outlets--$3 fee on line. |
August 7, 2015 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on Leo Kottke in concert – 02/27/16 – Berger Performing Arts Center
| Who | Leo Kottke in concert |
| When |
Saturday, February 27, 2016
8:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
1200 West Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745 |
| Other Info | THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT, sorry. An icon in guitar performance, and leader of a school teaching his unique style, Leo Kottke is also a quirky singer-songwriter and on stage humorist. For those who know him, they see that he always has something new, those who haven't seen him perform yet need to plan to have the experience. “His fingerpicking became a beautiful machine, full of syncopation, sliding and open-string voicings, with small dissonances and backward- sounding phrases.” –New York Times. Reserved tickets are on sale online for best seating selection with $3 fee. Also select seats with no fee, at the Folk Shop on 2525 N. Campbell--cash or check only (or there would be a fee) !! the Folk Shop is open Tuesdays-Fridays 11am to 6pm and Saturday, 11am-5pm. $30 reserved. info and disability seating: 981-1475. A few disability seats are still left: 981-1475. |
June 10, 2015 · Posted in Concerts
Comments Off on Cassie and Maggie MacDonald – 09/17/15 – St. Francis Church
| Who | Cassie and Maggie MacDonald |
| When |
Thursday, September 17, 2015
7:30pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
St. Francis in the Foothills (map)
4625 E. River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718 Northwest corner of Swan and River Road intersection. River Rd., just west of Swan. |
| Other Info | From Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Cassie and Maggie play fiddle, guitar, accordion, and keyboards and both sisters sing as well. A unique and intimate show, this duo performs exquisite music in the Nova Scotia tradition. Exciting tunes and fine vocals in both English and Scottish gaelic. Tunes include reels, jigs, polkas and airs and with fast tunes accompanied by Cape Breton style foot work. Much of the show is fiddle and piano, both played very well, and very typical of Cape Breton music! They also both do some Cape Breton style step dancing in the show (see a sample in the 2nd YouTube). Cassie is an award-winning step dancer and she sings harmony for Maggie. They just won the Live Ireland Award in 2015 for best ensemble and were also the top emerging artist in 2014 awarded by Chicago's Irish-American News. Come see their first Tucson show and in a fine church with excellent acoustics. Plenty of parking on site. General admission, church seats 250 total. Advance tickets $20; $18 seniors and students. $3 on line fee. Tickets are also available with no fee at Antigone Books and the Folk Shop! Door price $23; $21 seniors and students. |
June 5, 2015 · Posted in Concerts