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| July 23, 2009 |  |
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| Stephen Marley | ||||||
| Orpheum Theater | ||||||
| Doors 8/Show 9 | ||||||
| $26-$29 | ||||||
| If you think you don't know the music of Stephen Marley, you do-you just don't realize it. A member of the celebrated Marley sibling group The Melody Makers since the age of seven, the Grammy winning producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has also been the driving creative force behind the music of his brothers. Stephen's production, performance and writing credits recently earned him two Grammys-giving him a total of five: more than any other Marley family member or reggae artist in history. | ||||||
For more information: http://web.stephenmarleymusic.com/index.jsp | ||||||
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| July 28, 2009 |  |
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| The Original Wailers | ||||||
| The Green Room | ||||||
| Doors 8/Show 9 | ||||||
| $25/$28 | ||||||
| Bob Marley and the Wailers have sold more than 250 million albums over the past 40 years and it has been his band that has helped create this international success. Now many of Marley’s legendary musicians, together with other renowned reggae sessionmen, have now reformed under the title of The Original Wailers. It was these celebrated musicians who gave Marley the platform for his explosive brand of roots rock reggae, and audiences will be delighted to learn that the magic and commitment’s still there, all these years later. Al Anderson joined the Wailers in 1974, just prior to Natty Dread becoming Bob Marley and the Wailers’ breakthrough album in the US. It was Al’s playing on hits like “No Woman No Cry” that first alerted rock fans to the Wailers’ music, and lent Marley’s songs their international appeal during his career. He’s played with Peter Tosh, James Brown, Traffic, Ben Harper and Lauryn Hill. Bob Marley enrolled singer/guitarist Junior Marvin in the Wailers during sessions for the Exodus and Kaya albums, shortly before the band’s legendary appearance at London’s Rainbow Theatre in 1977. A former rock artist, his solos on tracks like “Waiting In Vain”, “The Heathen” and “Jammin” have proven unforgettable, confirming him as one of reggae’s premier instrumentalists. Exodus was Junior's first album with Marley and the Wailers and it was voted ‘Best Album Of The 20th Century' by Time Magazine. Junior has also played with Ike & Tina Turner, Steve Winwood, Stevie Wonder, Toots & the Maytals, and recently with OAR. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.originalwailers.com/ | ||||||
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| August 27, 2009 |  |
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| Lee Scratch Perry with Foot Solejahs | ||||||
| The Green Room | ||||||
| Doors 8/Show 9 | ||||||
| $25 | ||||||
| A Grammy award-winning reggae and dub artist, who has been highly influential in the development and acceptance of reggae and dub music in Jamaica and overseas. His first single "People Funny Boy", was notable for its innovative use of a sample (a crying baby) as well as a fast, chugging beat that would soon become identifiable as "reggae" (the new sound did not really have a name at this time). In the early 1970s, Perry was one of the producers whose mixing board experiments resulted in the creation of dub. In 1973, Perry built a studio in his back yard, The Black Ark, to have more control over his productions and continued to produce notable musicians including Bob Marley & the Wailers. Perry remained behind the mixing desk for many years, producing songs and albums that stand out as a high point in reggae history. Although he celebrated his 70th birthday in 2006, he continues recording and performing to enthusiastic audiences in Europe and North America. His modern music is a far cry from his reggae days in Jamaica; many now see Perry as more of a performance artist in several respects. In 2003, Perry won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album with the album Jamaican E.T.. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Perry 100 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/leescratchperry | ||||||
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| August 28, 2009 |  |
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| Telescope with Ryanhood | ||||||
| Orpheum Theater | ||||||
| Doors 8pm/Show 9pm | ||||||
| $10 | ||||||
| Telescope released its first album, "For the Rest of Us" through its indie label Skyrocket Entertainment in 2007. The album met with great success and 7500 hard copies - 4000 downloads later it was time to record more music. The band released the EP, “Wind It Up” in February of 2009, this time to a packed Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff, AZ. The first single, "I'll Drive Tonight" went to #24 on the FMQB Charts in March, a huge accomplishment for an independent band. Telescope's live show and songwriting have catapulted them to the forefront of the Arizona scene. Ryanhood, have toured the country opening up for artists such as Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson, Lifehouse, Matt Nathanson, Mat Kearney, and the Plain White T’s. Ryanhood has built a reputation around the country as one of the most entertaining and engaging acoustic duos today. Their airtight vocal harmonies, along with Ryan’s rapidly precise guitar riffs and Cameron’s soulfully rich lead vocals, create the pleasantly distinguishable “Ryanhood” sound. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.telescopemusic.com/ | ||||||
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| September 10, 2009 |  |
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| B-Side Players with The Hounds | ||||||
| Plush (Tucson) | ||||||
| Doors 8:30/Show 9pm | ||||||
| $10 | ||||||
| The B-Side Players make music without borders or boundaries. On Fire In The Youth, their seventh album and first for Concord/Picante, they continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland. With Latin music currently dominating the charts in most of the world, The B-Side Players are uniquely positioned to bring their uplifting message of unity, brotherhood and dance floor revolution to the people of planet Earth. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.bsideplayers.com/ | ||||||
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| September 11, 2009 | |
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| B-Side Players with The Hounds | ||||||
| The Sail Inn (Tempe) | ||||||
| Doors 8/Show 9 | ||||||
| $10 | ||||||
| The B-Side Players make music without borders or boundaries. On Fire In The Youth, their seventh album and first for Concord/Picante, they continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland. With Latin music currently dominating the charts in most of the world, The B-Side Players are uniquely positioned to bring their uplifting message of unity, brotherhood and dance floor revolution to the people of planet Earth. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.bsideplayers.com/ | ||||||
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| September 12, 2009 | |
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| B-Side Players | ||||||
| The Green Room | ||||||
| $10 | ||||||
| The B-Side Players make music without borders or boundaries. On Fire In The Youth, their seventh album and first for Concord/Picante, they continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland. With Latin music currently dominating the charts in most of the world, The B-Side Players are uniquely positioned to bring their uplifting message of unity, brotherhood and dance floor revolution to the people of planet Earth. | ||||||
For more information: http://bsideplayers.com/ | ||||||
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| September 12, 2009 |  |
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| Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers | ||||||
| Orpheum Theater | ||||||
| Doors 7/Show 8 | ||||||
| $25/$28 | ||||||
| Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers are the only independent band to debut in the Top 10 on Billboard's Internet Sales chart for six consecutive albums, including two #1 entries. Clyne & Naffah enjoyed an accomplished stint with The Refreshments, the late-90s rock band whose cult-classic album Fizzy Fuzzy, Big & Buzzy produced the hit singles "Banditos" and "Down Together." Clyne wrote and performed with The Refreshments the theme song for the hit cartoon King of the Hill. Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers stepped up to the plate in 2007 when the Arizona Diamondbacks, the band’s hometown World Series Champion Major League Baseball team, when they were called on to write a rockin' Dbacks theme song. The "Dbacks Swing" is a homerun with Diamondbacks fans everywhere. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.azpeacemakers.com | ||||||
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| September 25, 2009 |  |
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| Red Elvises | ||||||
| The Green Room | ||||||
| Doors 8pm/Show 9pm | ||||||
| $10 at the door | ||||||
| The Red Elvises are a Russian-American band that performs rock’n roll, surf, rockabilly, reggae, lounge and traditional Russian styles of music. Believing that one cannot go wrong with “The King” Elvis Presley as an inspiration and with “red” being not only their favorite color but the national color of their native country, the band name Red Elvises was created. The Red Elvises were founded in 1995 by two Russian political refugees, singer/songwriter Igor Yuzov and actor/bass-balalaika player Oleg Bernov in Los Angeles, California. Igor and Oleg met during Russia’s Peace Walk and subsequently played together in a Russian folk-rock band called Limpopo. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.redelvises.com | ||||||
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| October 6, 2009 |  |
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| Groundation | ||||||
| The Green Room | ||||||
| Doors 8/Show 9 | ||||||
| $12-$15 | ||||||
| Groundation has truly become a worldwide movement. Incorporating a unique blend of reggae, jazz, and dub Groundation has created a global community of fans that continues to grow. Their live shows are bursting with energy and improvisation. In the past two years, Groundation has played shows in nineteen countries spanning four continents. Highlights include playing for over 45,000 fans in Morocco, 10,000 people in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and 15,000 during a headlining spot at SummerJam in Germany. Just as this story continues to grow and evolve so too does Groundation. Moving forward on a mission to bring great music and energy to the people of the world. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.groundation.com | ||||||
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| October 8, 2009 |  |
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| Blue Turtle Seduction | ||||||
| The Green Room | ||||||
| Doors 8/Show 9 | ||||||
| $10 at the door | ||||||
| From the beginning there was a raw and original sound, a clear and intense vibe, and the energy was through the roof. It was the rebellious outdoor spirit of South Lake Tahoe, CA (work hard, play harder) wrapped into electric guitar and mandolin; harmonica, harmonies, and adrenaline; drums, bass, and violin. Fast forward to 2008 and find a band that dedicated itself to practice and playing as many shows as possible to polish that rough sound into something that has been winning fans over night after night from small town to big city, from Hawaii to New York City, and from dive bar to famous theaters all while marching to beat of their own drummer. And while the big question spreads from mouth to mouth, "What kind of music is it?!" The band and fans alike scratch their head and offer, "Well its jam-newgrass?, how about gypsy rock?, no its Duran Duran meets String Cheese Incident, meets the Clash ... no its not, its Blind Melon meets the Samples... forget it, just come to the show! | ||||||
For more information: http://www.blueturtlemusic.com | ||||||
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| October 8, 2009 |  |
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| Frank Rosaly | ||||||
| Coconino Center for the Arts | ||||||
| Doors 6:30/Show 7:30 | ||||||
| $10 | ||||||
| Frank Rosaly is a drummer and composer currently living in Chicago. He has been involved in the improvised and experimental music community for 10 years where he has become an integral part of the Chicago scene, navigating a fine line between the vibrant improvised music, indy-rock, experimental and jazz communities. He contributes much of his time to performing, composing, as well as organizing musical events, while also touring regularly domestically and internationally. This concert will showcase Rosaly's solo drumming. | ||||||
For more information: http://www.frankrosaly.blogspot.com/ | ||||||
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| October 13, 2009 |  |
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| Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats | ||||||
| Prochnow Auditorium | ||||||
| Doors 6pm/Show 7pm | ||||||
| Students $10/General Public $20/Family 4pack $60 | ||||||
| The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats offer more than a glimpse into the fascinating Orient. It consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats, martial arts displays, and much more. A truly oriental spectacular and a show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline, but their art has been formed by centuries of tradition. Chinese acrobatics are in fact much more than just a series of stunts. Most of these acts clearly demonstrate the achievement of perfection through finding harmony between mind and body ~ an ancient concept in the Orient. Their multi-faceted and multi-cultural production features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive energy, brilliant costumes, with a touch of Chinese comedy. These daring maneuvers and death-defying acrobatic acts will have your audiences clamoring for more! | ||||||
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/shangrilachineseacrobats | ||||||
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