Bookmans at the Tucson Jazz Festival
The HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival has become the premier event for Tucson in January. From January 11th to 21st, venues from the East end of downtown like the Rialto Theatre, Hotel Congress, and Playground Bar and Lounge to the West end like the Fox…
6 Reasons to Go to the Theater
I was born and raised in the small town of Prescott, Arizona. With such a tiny community, there weren’t many theatrical opportunities for children and teens, but I still jumped in on any and all shows that I could. Two years ago I moved to…
Ticket Tuesday: Stringshot at the M.I.M.
***CONTEST CLOSED*** These three artists have joined together to form a musical tour de force, blending their artistry and talents to create a new synthesis of blues and Latin music. This unique combination of musicians—all virtuosos in their own right—features an amazing interplay and repertoire…
Palmer and Gaiman Dazzle in Tucson
Dear Tucson, you may not realize it yet but you recently became infinitely cooler. I’m not making a cheeky comment about the temperature. I’m referring to the man they call Jack Palmer. You may or may not know who Amanda Palmer is, but her Dad…
Cassette Tapes: The New Vinyl
You may have thought cassette tapes had died with the 90’s. We’re excited to say that they are back! The resurgence of vinyl has been steady for the past decade, but it isn’t the only media that has come back. In 2016, cassette tapes sales…
8 Monumental Moments from 1994
Let me set the stage for this one. Coveralls, layers, and scrunchies are in style. So are flannel shirts, sunflowers, and silk pajamas. Those are just a few of the choice wardrobe selections from the early 90s. I recently saw Weezer again (for the millionth…
Remembering Aretha Franklin
Last week Aretha Franklin, ‘the Queen of Soul,’ passed away at the age of 76. Over the weekend I took time to read many remembrances of her songwriting, vocal prowess, and talent as a pianist. I dove deep into her discography and live performances. The moments…
The Best Songs from Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again was just released in theaters a few weeks ago. I saw it (because why wouldn’t I?) and I have to say, to my surprise, I was bawling for a good portion of it. The storyline and the songs really…
How to Rock a Road Trip Playlist
Summer is reaching its end and the thought of school lingering over like a big, gross cloud of adulthood is just… too much to think about right now. We all need a last minute impromptu escape from the mundane. What better way to get away than…
Learn Guitar 101 at Mesa's Introduction Workshop
Have you ever wanted to try something new but have been hesitant for any reason? Those reasons could be financial, the nervousness of the unknown trying something new. Maybe it’s just about breaking out of an everyday routine. Well, now is the time to take…
The Case for Physical Music
There are so many ways to tune in to your favorite music! A lot of people stream music via web services, some channel into their favorite radio station, other sare even bring it back with the wax. Some still keep their case full of CDs in…
Facing the Music
Music all starts with a single vibration. These vibrations can be such a significant part of who we are, what we believe, how we feel, and the way we communicate it all. Music is essential, music is entertainment, music is culture, music is composure, music…
Freebie Friday: Michael Franti and Spearhead STAY HUMAN Tour at the Rialto!
***CONTEST CLOSED*** Michael Franti’s much-anticipated STAY HUMAN TOUR is making its way to Tucson on Friday, June 8th. Heads up, because tickets are selling out fast! We know that you’re excited to see Michael Franti and Spearhead hit the stage, and so are we! We…
Michael Franti and Spearhead: Stay Human Tour 2018
Music with a message… Music with substance is making a comeback with recent works like Childish Gambino’s music video “This is America”, Imagine Dragons’ strong lyrical compositions and even Hamilton taking the world by storm. The craving is real, and Tucson is getting a dose of…
A Beginner's Guide to Vinyl
Over the past few years, vinyl records have made a comeback in a big, big way. More and more music enthusiasts are heading to their local record stores to discover or collect music. There are a lot of reasons why vinyl has made a resurgence…
A Beginner’s Guide to Vinyl
Over the past few years, vinyl records have made a comeback in a big, big way. More and more music enthusiasts are heading to their local record stores to discover or collect music. There are a lot of reasons why vinyl has made a resurgence…
Learning an Instrument is Good for the Soul
As summer approaches, you may be finding yourself with more free time on your hands. Yes, you can waste away the days on your smartphone scrolling through social media or mindlessly searching the web, but does that actually sound appealing? No, but most of us…
Record Store Day is Almost Here!
*Bookmans is NOT A PARTICIPATING RECORD STORE DAY STORE* If you’ve ever been to Bookmans, you know that we LOVE our VINYL! Our stores across Arizona are proud to share our love of music with the world. Visit any Bookmans store and you’ll find row…
I’m With the Banned: Banned Musicians
Bookmans knows the importance of fighting censorship. Taking a stand against censorship is what keeps this nation free. Got a favorite musician from the good old days? From political rallies to terribly staged photographs, you may be surprised about some of these famous banned musicians!
I'm With the Banned: Banned Musicians
Bookmans knows the importance of fighting censorship. Taking a stand against censorship is what keeps this nation free. Got a favorite musician from the good old days? From political rallies to terribly staged photographs, you may be surprised about some of these famous banned musicians!