(Published by Zocalo Magazine on April 2, 2014.) Transcendent and ethereal are not adjectives to be taken lightly, but such descriptions of this gloriously heart-wrenching debut release are more than apropos. The 10-track album features poetic storytelling, presenting evocative slices of life that put the listener into the thick of alternately uncomfortable and uplifting tales. The lulling songs are reflective, haunting; there’s lightness to the depth, a deft touch that features spaces … [Read more...]
Tesoro’s Resplendent Dazzle
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on March 10, 2014.) A new self-released studio album captures the essence of the band’s live performances. The musical palate of this 11-track, self-titled album is beautifully complex while remaining completely accessible. Tesoro melds amazing instrumentation with passionate vocals that are at times bold, other times mellow, but always richly textured. The sexy, sultry songs cull from a variety of styles with flamenco at the core. Co-founder/guitarist … [Read more...]
Greyhound Soul’s 20 Years of Rock & Roll
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Feb. 25, 2014.) Two hours really isn’t enough time to comb through a band’s two decade span. But we’re trying. My back porch has become a portal to the past, with front man Joe Peña and bassist Duane Hollis regaling a couple of their long-term fans with Greyhound Soul stories. Disclosure/backdrop: Peña and Hollis are at the Manslander abode; Dan Rylander and I met and became friends at Greyhound Soul shows in 2000. We are now married, and the band … [Read more...]
Tucson’s YWCA Moves Community Upward
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Jan. 10, 2014.) The lobby of YWCA of Tucson (YW) was festive in mid-December, with a large Christmas tree and upbeat volunteers. One offers coffee before ringing Tana Kelch to let her know: “A Jamie is here to see you.” Kelch, the Sales & Marketing Manager and previous proprietor of Bohemia: An Artisans Emporium, comes out smiling. There’s a spring to her step as she approaches, saying there are so many things to share about the YW as the 96-year-old … [Read more...]
A Light Parade, Old Pueblo Style
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Dec. 1, 2013.) It is crazily popular. Tucsonans love this parade. It’s an eclectic, Old Pueblo eccentric glorious mishmash of goofy to serious entries – storm troopers meeting dog groups meeting accordion players meeting high school marching bands meeting church groups. There are local dignitaries in convertibles; car clubs, scooter clubs, motorcycle clubs; dance troupes, mariachi and folklorico groups. All of these various Tucsonans coming together … [Read more...]
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