AltWeeklies Wire
Banjo Miraclesnew
After three decades of playing banjo, guitar and mandolin, Tim Wiedenkeller releases his first solo album.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
03-04-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Milagros, Tim Wiedenkeller
Sage Francis F.A.Q.new
Rapper and self-described workaholic Sage Francis is in top form with his latest release, but don't call him to talk about it.
Tucson Weekly |
Curtis McCrary |
03-04-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sage Francis, A Healthy Distrust
Pedal to the Metalnew
Jon Rauhouse dusts off those bizarre thrift-store scores.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
02-25-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jon Rauhouse, Steel Guitar Rodeo
Gorillas on the Busnew
Sleeptyime Gorilla Museum travel to gigs on a retrofitted 1960s Greyhound-style bus while embracing rock and roll as an art and theater event.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
02-17-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
French Via Georgianew
After a virtual absence of eight years, Madeleine Peyroux is back and climbing up the charts.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
02-10-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Careless Love, Madeleine Peyroux
Blood on the Tracksnew
The Blood Brothers' spastic brand of hyperkinetic hardcore continues to attract attention from industry quarters and fans alike.
Tucson Weekly |
Curtis McCrary |
02-10-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Blood Brothers, Crimes
Spread Too Thinnew
With 17 albums in 15 years, Ani DiFranco has lost artistic integrity and originality.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
02-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ani DiFranco
Straight to Heavennew
Allison Moorer is inspired by her tour with Steve Earle and questions faith in her latest, The Duel.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
02-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Allison Moorer, The Duel
Band Disassemblynew
Luna is ready to say goodbye.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-28-2005 |
Music
Tags: Luna
Tip Toe Guysnew
The legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo gets ready to release a new album.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-20-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Girls Rock!new
Benefits across Arizona are planned to aid the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls, based near Portland, Ore. Featured performers include Naim Amor, Loveland, 50 Cent Nose, Sara Belham and Galactic Federation of Love.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
01-13-2005 |
Music
Tags: Naim Amor
Honoring Stephen Fosternew
The first great American pop songwriter gets a long overdue tribute.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Music as Journeynew
Pieta Brown makes a living with music, referring to it as a partner in her travels.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Never Told, Pieta Brown
The Best of 2004new
There were many great releases this year. The Tucson Weekly music critics pick their favorites.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong, Annie Holub, Curtis McCrary and Stephen Seigel |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Various Artists, Various Albums
Mastery Revisitednew
The updated release of the Violent Femmes is, for many fans, the holy grail of alt-rock reissues.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Violent Femmes
