Trampled by Turtles emerged from Duluth, Minnesota, in 2003 after frontman Dave Simonett found himself starting over. When his gear was stolen during a show with his previous band, he was left with only an acoustic guitar. That moment pushed him toward a new musical direction—one grounded in bluegrass, folk, and acoustic traditions rather than […]
read moreOpening night of the Tucson Jazz Festival arrives with a joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin jazz and salsa rooted in Tucson’s creative community and connected to musical traditions around the world. Producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Sergio Mendoza—one of Southern Arizona’s most influential Latin music voices—brings together an exceptional lineup for an evening that showcases the […]
read morePianist Emmet Cohen brings an all-star quintet to the Rialto Theatre for a landmark celebration of the centennials of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Cohen is known for his fluid command at the keyboard, his deep respect for jazz history, and his commitment to keeping the music alive for new generations. His work bridges eras, […]
read morePatty Griffin is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of her generation, a distinctly American voice whose songs capture the small moments and shared emotions that shape us. Over more than two decades, she has built a celebrated body of work that earned her two GRAMMY® Awards, seven nominations, and the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime […]
read moreAn evening of stand-up, storytelling, and a cappella singing with GRAMMY-winning author, humorist, and radio personality Garrison Keillor. Presented at The Rialto Theatre. Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes, and the thread that runs through it […]
read more“As inviting as a warm smile…” -Dave Sumner, Bandcamp Daily Experience Alex Oliverio’s Sunshine Ensemble live at the new Sunshine Wine in Tucson. This talented group blends Americana, folk, and jazz to create music that feels both timeless and new. Led by Tucson native Alex Oliverio, the band’s sound is filled with soulful guitar, bluegrass-inspired […]
read moreArizona Arts Live, the University of Arizona’s official performing arts presenter, is proud to announce its participation in the final year of Center Stage. Center Stage is the pioneering cultural diplomacy initiative created by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and produced by the New England Foundation for the Arts. For […]
read moreBe among the first to experience this powerful new work as Kronos Quartet and Laura Ortman weave Indigenous stories of migration and resilience into music that will move you. “Broken the boundaries of what string quartets do”– New York Times San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has blended sounds across lines of culture and era, moving beyond […]
read moreGrab a drink, find your spot, and hold your breath as this traveling circus turns a food truck into a stage for jaw-dropping flips, spins, and stunts you have to see to believe. “Impressive feats of death-defying acrobatics”– Ludwig Van Toronto Step into the world of Cirque Kikasse, where dazzling circus artistry meets craft beer […]
read moreStep into a live performance that blends reality. URLAND plays with artificial intelligence (AI) and questions the meaning of art in digital times. Are we actually still needed? Boundaries are blurring. “A hall of mirrors about artificiality”– de Volkskrant With cloned voices and a script generated by chatGPT, URLAND uses AI. Or is AI using URLAND? Formerly […]
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