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Al Perry

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    "We Got Cactus," Bloodspasm (1985), Al Perry (2004), The Dusty Buskers (2010)

    Editor's Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week's issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona's centennial, we spoke with Eric Swedlund, a writer, photographer, editor, and all-around-good-dude in Tucson, Arizona, about "We Got Cactus," sort of ... More >>

  • Music

    February 9, 2012

    More on "We Got Cactus" by Bloodspasm

    Editor's Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week's issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona's centennial, we spoke with Eric Swedlund, a writer, photographer, editor, and all-around-good-dude in Tucson, Arizona, about "We Got Cactus," sort of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    Luz de Vida Benefit Compilation Unites National Indie Acts and Tucson Bands

    ​Luz de Vida, a compilation featuring Neko Case, Spoon, Jimmy Eat World, Calexico, Giant Sand, Lenguas Largas, Robyn Hitchcock, Brian Lopez, The Meat Puppets, and many, many more, is set to see release in two formats, a 37-track digital album, and a limited-edition 12-song vinyl release, on Octobe ... More >>

  • Music

    April 7, 2011

    Billie Maxwell's Records Are the Oldest Made By an Arizonan-- and John Dixon Wants One

    ​Luz de Vida, a compilation featuring Neko Case, Spoon, Jimmy Eat World, Calexico, Giant Sand, Lenguas Largas, Robyn Hitchcock, Brian Lopez, The Meat Puppets, and many, many more, is set to see release in two formats, a 37-track digital album, and a limited-edition 12-song vinyl release, on Octobe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Glass Heroes, Sole and the Skyrider Band, Kurt Vile, Cris Kirkwood, and Other Weekend Events

    Glass Heroes are scheduled to perform at the George & Dragon on Saturday.​We're kicking it old school with our latest edition of "10 Things Under $10" by pimping a few unique shows by a handful of the Valley's more legendary musicians. Cris Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets is holding a special g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2010

    Guitar Hero Controversy, Courtesy of Tucson's Loren Dircks

    Loren Dircks takes aim at the Guitar Hero generation​Loren Dircks has been a fixture in Tucson's music scene for more than two decades, first as a founding member of "country metal" stalwarts Gila Bend and currently as a solo performer and frequent collaborator with fellow Tucsonan Al Perry. Dirck ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Candye Kane and Skip Heller: Fracas Among the Cactus

    Skip Heller: Classic, old-fashioned charm. And one hell of a guitarist.​Candye Kane is a flamboyant, unabashed, over-the-top blues singer with bright costumes and a vibrant, extroverted personality.She's well known among her fans not only for her voice, but also for her style. They love going to h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2010

    Ray Davies at Dodge Theatre

    Ray Davies.​Somehow Ray Davies, and his music, flew under the radar for a few too many.Sure, there was a decent crowd at the Dodge Theatre to see the former Kinks frontman play last night, but not nearly as many as one may expect for a rock legend on this level.Sadly, a great number of people (som ... More >>

  • Music

    March 13, 2008

    Al Perry and Fish Karma reflect on decades in the desert

    Ray Davies.​Somehow Ray Davies, and his music, flew under the radar for a few too many.Sure, there was a decent crowd at the Dodge Theatre to see the former Kinks frontman play last night, but not nearly as many as one may expect for a rock legend on this level.Sadly, a great number of people (som ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 27, 2007

    New Year's Eve Guide 2007

    You may kiss us at midnight

  • Culture

    December 20, 2007

    Live and Let '007 Die

    New Year's Eve of destruction

  • Music

    September 1, 2005

    Legend City

    Tucson's Club Congress throws a mammoth 20th-anniversary party

  • Music

    March 4, 1999

    World Domination

    Jimmy Eat World heads out on tour as its new album creates a radio stir

  • Music

    May 21, 1998

    Head Jams

    Gary Parra and Noisy Neighbor try to catch a ride on the prog-rock revival train

  • Music

    August 18, 1993

    COMPILE DRIVERS ARIZONA MUSICIANS SHINE ON THREE NEW, DIVERSE COLLECTIONS

    Gary Parra and Noisy Neighbor try to catch a ride on the prog-rock revival train

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