1. A Thousand Thoughts

    [Sundance] hit the jackpot this year with a film/performance combination called A Thousand Thoughts… It’s as magical an amalgamation as anything you can imagine. -Los Angeles Times Oscar-nominated filmmakers Sam Green and Joe Bini have teamed up with Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet for a wildly creative multimedia performance piece that blends live music and narration with […]

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  2. The Porch Rockers

    The Porch Rockers light up the Centennial Hall stage in this raucous set featuring some of Tucson’s most skillful musicians. And with so much talent in tow, this blues-rock powerhouse installment of The Tucson Studio is sure to get you groovin’. The Porch Rockers are a musical collaboration of blues, jump, and swing, featuring some […]

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  3. Eric Schaffer

    Arizona Arts Live is proud to present Eric Schaffer live for The Tucson Studio. Filmed and recorded in Centennial Hall, this treasure of the Tucson folk scene plays a set full of love, hard-won wisdom, and tales of Tucson. Eric Schaffer has been on the Tucson music scene since moving here from the east coast […]

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  4. Nicandro

    Nicandro Guereque is one of the youngest ever Tucson Studio guests, but his original songs and thoughtful covers easily place him in the same league as other, older featured artists. Arizona Arts Live is proud to welcome one of Tucson’s brightest young talents to the Centennial Hall Stage. Nicandro is a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Tucson, […]

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  5. Santa Pachita

    Arizona Arts Live’s The Tucson Studio is thrilled to welcome the full Santa Pachita lineup to Centennial Hall for a release that’s sure to get you dancing. Tune in Thursday at 6p for a fiery performance that synthesizes multicultural influences by these local favorites. Santa Pachita is a Tucson band that has been playing together […]

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  6. In the Kitchen: La Indita

    Since 1983, La Indita has been serving much more than their original home-style cooking from family recipes. From the very beginning, La Indita’s matriarch, Maria Angelita Garcia, has ceaselessly worked towards social justice by showing equal respect to and love for all  human beings inside and outside the kitchen. Together with her husband, Joseph Garcia – […]

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  7. Crystal Stark

    Arizona Arts Live’s The Tucson Studio is proud to present a sensational set by international performer and American Idol semi-finalist Crystal Stark, recorded in Centennial Hall. Crystal lights up this and every other stage with her powerhouse presence and megawatt smile. Her infectious energy and extensive range have captivated audiences across the nation. See for yourself, […]

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  8. Natalie Pohanic

    Natalie Pohanic has been bringing songs to life since she was a toddler, and this decades-long dedication to her artistry and songwriting is on full display in this set recorded live in Centennial Hall. Tune in Thursday, June 10, at 6p on YouTube and Facebook for this singer/songwriter’s gutsy performance of her rockin’ original songs.  […]

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  9. Sophia Rankin

    This Thursday at 6pm we’re thrilled to bring you a live performance by one of Tucson’s brightest rising stars. Sophia Rankin opened for Ryanhood at our sold out April 16th and 17th shows at the MSA Annex, and we’ve been saving the footage of her beautiful solo performance for a special occasion.  Sophia Rankin is […]

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  10. Gabriel Sullivan

    Arizona Arts Live is thrilled to welcome Gabriel Sullivan to the Centennial Hall stage for a solo set. You know Gabriel as one of the frontmen of XIXA, a beloved local band that’s gained international acclaim over the past five years. You also may know him as the mastermind behind Dust & Stone, a recording […]

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