Discounted High Quality Guitars
One of our favorite Geek Outs at Bookmans Speedway is Music. To celebrate we marked down some of our most precious instruments so you can get in on the fun. One of the most costly and difficult to control consequences of making a life in…
Madonna Rebel Heart Tour Ticket Giveaway
**CONTEST CLOSED**Just when the Valley of the Sun was running low on musical moxie and blonde ambition, a single-named pop heroine stepped in to save the day. Who’s that girl? It’s the fabulous Madonna and she stops in Glendale as part of her current Rebel…
Find Your Musical Instruments at Bookmans
We know how important finding the right instrument is. When you are trying to create a signature sound coming close won’t do. It has to be just right. Whether it is a germanium fuzz pedal or a Native American flute, that perfect instrument is out…
Make Music Yours at Bookmans
Tracks in wax, album rock, vintage cassettes or the latest thing, the Bookmans Music Department has what you’re looking for. Together, our customer base of avid music fans and our staff with great taste, compiled a rare and alluring collection of tunes. Discover vinyl, CDs…
Ticket Tuesdays — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
***CONTEST CLOSED*** This contest has ended but tickets are still available. Ticket information included at end of post. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy arrived on the scene over 20 years ago. Having secured their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the…
Top 5 Instruments for Beginners
Some people have music in their hearts but never had the opportunity to let their inner musician play. At some point we get the idea that we are too old to pick up an instrument, and in any case wouldn’t know what instrument to play…
Ticket Tuesdays — Tweedy at The Rialto Theatre
***CONTEST CLOSED*** This contest has ended but tickets are still available. Ticket information included at end of post. On tour, Tweedy performs songs from their album Sukierae (the nickname of Jeff’s wife and Spencer’s mother Sue Miller), which is comprised of 20 tracks reflecting life’s…
Spotlight On Sound at Bookmans Mesa
What first comes to mind when you think of the Mesa/Tempe area? Tempe Town Lake? Are we a university town or known for our art fairs? Did live music pop into your head? Well, it should! Tempe has a long history as a musical hub,…
Bookmans Recommends: The Supa Dupa Fly Missy Elliott
In case you missed Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, allow us to break it down for you. Katy Perry, some beach balls, giant sharks and a show stopping performance by the one and only Missy Elliott. The five time Grammy award winning Missy broke the…
YOU Got This: 5 Songs to Live By
The end of Jan-YOU-Ary is drawing near, but we believe that feeling good about yourself should be a year-’round hobby. One surefire way to maintain an awesome mood is with great music. We count down the best inspirational songs, guaranteed to build confidence and contentment…
Q and A with Tanguay: Guitar Setup
By James Tanguay, Bookmans Musical Instrument Coordinator and Luthier Q: I’ve heard that the guitars at Bookmans are “setup” before they go up for sale. What is a guitar setup?
Vinyl Gives Us a Look into Musical History
Willie Nelson showed up at Bookmans Speedway… well, not exactly. The original Willie Nelson Classic Collectors Edition vinyl came across our trade counter and that’s nearly as exciting. Imagine a clean cut, short haired Nelson in a crisp suit on the cover! In 1959-60 Nelson…
Ticket Tuesdays — Bebel Gilberto at The Rialto
The multi-Grammy-nominated Bebel Gilberto performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 at The Rialto Theatre in Tucson. Her new album Tudo, which means “everything”, showcases Bebel’s ethereal vocals and wistful, dreamy song writing. Bebel’s sultry tonality is constant throughout Tudo as are the warm…
Wake Up Joel at Bookmans Speedway
Bookmans Speedway enjoys introducing Tucson to musical talent in our community. Wake Up Joel is pure local, born in Sierra Vista and Tucson. Band creator Roderick Stevens began his music career young. As many toddlers, Roderick began playing the drums at 4 years-old, but quickly…
Ticket Tuesdays — Ghost Brothers of Darkland County
**CONTEST CLOSED**Good news! Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett conspired to create a Southern Gothic, supernatural musical and it’s coming our way. Ghost Brothers of Darkland County is touring across North America and stops at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 at the…
Meet Eric and Kyle of Teddy’s Bullet
Bookmans Flagstaff added another group of talented musicians to our live music roster. The first Wednesday of every month is fully dedicated to the musical stylings of Eric Dovigi and Kyle Beloin of Flagstaff locals Teddy’s Bullet. We are such big fans Eric and Kyle…
Meet Eric and Kyle of Teddy's Bullet
Bookmans Flagstaff added another group of talented musicians to our live music roster. The first Wednesday of every month is fully dedicated to the musical stylings of Eric Dovigi and Kyle Beloin of Flagstaff locals Teddy’s Bullet. We are such big fans Eric and Kyle…
Ticket Tuesdays — Young Dubliners with The Haymarket Squares
****CONTEST CLOSED**** The Rialto Theatre consistently ushers in the finest musicians on the planet and this week is no exception. Young Dubliners with The Haymarket Squares hit The Rialto stage at 8 p.m. this Thursday, October 2 and our friends at The Rialto provided Bookmans.com…
Ticket Tuesdays — Buckwheat Zydeco with Carnivaleros and Easy Star All-Stars
****CONTEST CLOSED**** Across the whole state of Arizona, The Rialto Theatre has to be one of our favorite venues for live music. They book a solid schedule of interesting, electric performers and they are always willing to spread the joy. This week, Buckwheat Zydeco with…
We’re Already Pining for Next Year’s Pickin’ in the Pines
Every year in early September, music fans in our little mountain town gather to celebrate all things bluegrass at the annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival. Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music first held the 3-day festival in 2006 and steadily gathered…
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