Bookmans Attends the 10th Annual Pickin' In the Pines
The 10th annual Pickin’ In the Pines took place this past weekend and Bookmans was once again fully participating in the bluegrass and acoustic music celebration. Brought to you by Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music and arguably the biggest party to take place in our…
Flavio’s Top Five Most Influential Albums
Everyone who is into music makes lists of influential albums. It’s a never-ending obsessive process. I’m willing to admit that I categorize all of my music in one way or another, but I won’t expose all my personal habits. We all have “those” albums that…
Flavio's Top Five Most Influential Albums
Everyone who is into music makes lists of influential albums. It’s a never-ending obsessive process. I’m willing to admit that I categorize all of my music in one way or another, but I won’t expose all my personal habits. We all have “those” albums that…
Teenaged Flavio and The Lonesome Crowded West
High school is the most awkward period in our lives. It’s where we discover who we are and fail miserably. I’ve yet to see someone who was completely comfortable with themselves at the ripe age of 18. I’m barely becoming comfortable with my own existence…
Spectacular Soundtracks for Every Occasion
August is Movie Madness Month at Bookmans and we celebrate with cinematic events and pop culture prizes at all six stores. But what are movies without music? A brilliant score can elevate a film from masterpiece to absolute magic. Whether you’re into romantic comedies, epic…
Ticket Tuesdays — Grace Potter
**CONTEST CLOSED**Good news! Stateside and Danny Zelisko present Grace Potter live on August 8 at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. Celebrity Theatre is known for its intimate setting and theatre in the round staging. Tickets to see such a talented artist up close are a…
Bookmans Recommends: Man with the Hat by The Coltranes
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been interested in the intensity and rawness that surrounds the genre of punk rock and hardcore punk. I grew up in the punk rock lifestyle due to family members being prominent figures in the Tucson scene….
Beastly Bands to Liven Up Your Roadtrip
From the San Francisco Peaks to Saguaro National Park, Arizona has quite a few fabulous road trip routes. Of course, no road trip is complete without the perfect playlist. Our core value of Animal Welfare takes center stage for us each July and so we…
Bruce Springsteen and the Band I Want The Boss to Be
by Alex Gilman, Music Department Manager at Bookmans Flagstaff I grew up knowing musical artists before I knew their work. Because of that, I had certain ideas about their work before I ever listened to their music. Bruce Springsteen is one example, but in many…
Top Five Cover Songs by Arizona Bands
Unlikely pairs often create a juxtaposition of awesomeness. Music is no exception. When it comes to one band covering another band’s song, opposites can surely attract. In honor of Music Month and playing off Paste Magazine‘s article 50 Cover Songs Better Than the Originals, we…
Ticket Tuesdays — OTEP at The Rialto Theatre
**CONTEST CLOSED*** You are definitely metal enough for today’s Ticket Tuesday. This is your chance to win a pair of passes to see OTEP with Rejktion and Downfall 2012 on their Art of Fury Tour at 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29 at The Rialto…
Four Rad Musical Artists Who Are Also Women
Who runs the world? Girls! No one says it better than Queen B herself. In celebration of Bookmans Music Month and all its musical awesomeness we focus on the ladies. These four cool chicks are artists who have released albums in the past couple years…
Ticket Tuesdays — Wilco with Dr. Dog
**CONTEST CLOSED**One of our all-time faves, Wilco, will grace Salt River Fields along with opening act Dr. Dog on Independence Day weekend. The show starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3 and this is just about as classic American rock ‘n’ roll as concerts…
Dos and Don’ts of Bookmans: The Musical Version
Since our first Dos and Don’ts post went over so well, we decided to do a special edition for Music Month. Our most important DO remains, “express yourself, have fun and love what you love.” And the Don’ts… they keep on coming.
Dos and Don'ts of Bookmans: The Musical Version
Since our first Dos and Don’ts post went over so well, we decided to do a special edition for Music Month. Our most important DO remains, “express yourself, have fun and love what you love.” And the Don’ts… they keep on coming.
Summer Fun with Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Is your summer filled with exciting and fun, not to mention free, events and activities for your entire family? If you shop at Bookmans, your answer is YES! Every summer we roll out the events carpet with creative and original events for you. It is…
Bookmans Ina Geeks Out Over Favorite CDs
When it comes to great tunes, everyone has their favorite CDs. We don’t always agree with one another but since it’s Music Month we have set our differences aside to rave about what gets us going. As you meet Bookmans Ina’s biggest fan consider their…
Behind the Trade Counter: Meet Musical Instrument Supervisor Paul Tiller
Bookmans Ina has a new Musical Instrument Supervisor. Paul Tiller totally rocked our electronics department for the past 3 years, but with his vast knowledge and complete passion for music, it was a no brainer to name him the new head honcho for the instrument…
June Is Music Month at Bookmans
Summer is here and with it comes a symphony of harmonious events! June is Music Month at Bookmans and we celebrate with sonic entertainment. From instrument workshops to outdoor summer concerts, don’t miss the musical fun! While you’re at Bookmans, check out our Musical Instrument…
Ticket Tuesdays — Church of Beethoven
**CONTEST CLOSED**Church of Beethoven-Tucson is the Old Pueblo’s only chamber music and spoken word concert series. We suggest you secure your best plus one as the historic Club Congress plays host to the Church of Beethoven at 7 p.m. on May 18. We so want…
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