On October 20th, one of the most well known musical groups in the world performed in Arizona at the University of Phoenix stadium. U2 is on their 360 degree world tour promoting the new album No line in the Horizon, and I was ready to take full advantage of this opportunity to see them live. [...]

A Tuesday night at the Rialto Theater usually means that a much anticipated act will perform. However, at times the headliner does not deliver the entertainment expected and, in turn, is outshined by the opening bands. This is what happened to Atreyu on October 13 in Tucson, Az. Too enthused to wait until the 7:30pm [...]

92.1 KFMA and sister station 96.1 KLPX presented an impressive rock weekend with Fall Ball Saturday, October 3rd and the 30th anniversary of KLPXfest on Sunday, October 4th at the Pima County Fairgrounds. KFMA is a Tucson rock station that plays new music and KLPX plays classic rock mostly from the ‘70s and ‘80s. The [...]

Hunched over while grabbing his side and bellowing out songs with a powerful raspy voice, Scottish-born Paolo Nutini delivered a performance that reminisces of a time when such music was banned for its sinful appeal.  Nutini has revived a sound that captures different genres in music history and gives it an undertone that reaches out [...]

I don’t think that Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers can give a concert that is anything less than epic. The packed theater, on August 29th at the Rialto in Tucson, AZ, suggested that people were there to share a good time with RCPM.  As Clyne delivered each song, the echo of hundreds of fans resonated [...]

Singer, writer, television star, and of course, Country music legend Randy Travis came to Tucson and performed at the University of Arizona’s Centennial Hall on August 22, 2009. Here to promote his latest album “Around the Bend” Travis was greeted by almost a full house. There were people who have followed his 24 year career [...]

Attitude, edge, and maybe a little insanity performed on stage last Wednesday at The Rock in Tucson, AZ. Opening the night was Julien-K, a group that is a mixture between electronica and rock to make a sound that is unique and innovative. Drawing power from each song, lead singer Ryan Shuck is the real deal [...]

I entered the Rialto Theater on June 2nd, and was blown away by the performances of the night. I don’t think I was prepared for the eclectic performances by the opening bands in contrast with the headliners Alkaline Trio. The night began with Tucson locals Broken End Stereo, a rock band with a lead singer [...]

The musical minstrels of Sweden, Opeth, brought upon the brutal force of death metal to the Rialto Theater on May 17, in Tucson AZ. Legendary in their right Opeth stands for a progression of heart-pounding music that has withstood nearly 20 years of pain, heartache, and change. Co-founder, guitarist, and vocals, Mikael Åkerfeldt is the [...]

On April 25, Tucson Electric Park became the venue for KFMA Day 2009.  Kicking off Korn’s “Escape the Studio Tour” this year’s new rock station presented the all day event with a crowd pleasing line-up. There is no better way to enjoy a sunny Saturday afternoon than with a full line-up of in-your-face rock music.  [...]