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,…
**CONTEST CLOSED**Collaborating for the first time on tour, Marie Daulne’s international polyphonic vocal group Zap Mama and America’s premier Afrobeat band Antibalas come together to create a melange of contemporary Afro music. This epic concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24 in…
***THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED*** We haven’t been this excited to share music news with you since 2009 when The Avett Brothers played a few songs for us at Bookmans Grant. The Rialto Theatre and Square Peg Concerts Present The Avett Brothers with Special Guest: Chatham…
The rest of the world may be done with the holiday season, but it’s the perfect time of year to get out of the house and travel off the beaten path in Arizona. Festivals abound, outdoor activities thrive and obscure cultural functions are in full…
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…
From the winter wonderland of Flagstaff to the urban oasis of Phoenix to the saguaro covered foothills of Tucson, the holiday season in Arizona is unlike any other. This December we celebrate a Month of Merriment. Oh, what fun! Each store hosts free activities with…
November is a great time to be thankful for friends, family and Arizona weather. We like to remember how great it is to be Arizonans by throwing shout outs to the local organizations that make our communities unique. This holiday season, take advantage of these…
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…
This November, Bookmans celebrates homegrown Arizona commerce and community. Stop by every location for local-themed events that help make our neighborhood better. Each store hosts free activities to inspire awareness of Arizona organizations. From the Certified Local Fall Festival to Movies in the Parking Lot,…
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…
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…
****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…
****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…
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…
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…
**CONTEST CLOSED** Mark your calendar for September 26, 27 and 28! The first annual Summer Ends Music Festival V.1 comes to Tempe Beach Park and promises to be the event of the year. Summer Ends is a three day event featuring top local and national…
By Amelia Reyes-Crozier, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator for Tucson Meet Yourself I first experienced the Tucson Meet Yourself festival as a child in the 1970s and for many years attended the festival as a spectator. Several years ago, I was asked to present a booth introducing…
People who love dark and dreary music love Peter Murphy, who provided the vocals that linked 70s glam punk to 90s industrial music. Murphy himself has evolved into quite the crooner and Tucsonans will get a chance to hear his new music and a few…
People who love dark and dreary music love Peter Murphy, who provided the vocals that linked 70s glam punk to 90s industrial music. Murphy himself has evolved into quite the crooner and Tucsonans will get a chance to hear his new music and a few…
Cholla High School students performed at Bookmans Speedway on June 14, but it was no ordinary performance. These extremely talented and brave young musicians lost their instructor, mentor and friend on June 11. David McClung passed away suddenly but the impact he had on his…