(This article was published by Zocalo Magazine summer, 2009.) The très bon Amor releases his instrumental record at Plush on June 5, with cuts that are extremely – guess what? – cinematic. Opening with “West,” aptly titled, the track has the clip clop beat of horse’s trot; “Precious Second” and “Reminds Me of a Song” could both be in the Twin Peaks cache, fitting in with the dark drama of the series. “Keeylocko” is wild and devious; “Klezmer Muzak” has a freakin cool 1980s dance beat … [Read more...]
A Safe Show It’s Not: ‘The Body and the Sexual Political Machine’
(This article was published by the Tucson Citizen on Oct. 30, 2008.) When it comes to art, aesthetics are subjective. While some prefer benign decorative pieces they can hang over the living room couch, others are drawn to edgier works that elicit an emotional and intellectual response. “The Body and The Sexual Political Machine” exhibit at Holy Joe Studio falls into the latter category. The show’s theme explores the cultural and societal stipulations placed on how an … [Read more...]
‘Boobs are Cool’ Benefit
(This article was published by the Tucson Citizen on Oct. 23, 2008.) Kris Kerry, Plush’s talent buyer, likes to think about sayings that would make for a good T-shirt. He and his wife, Cathy Rivers, dig tossing around truisms and came up with “Boobs are cool.” “I mean who doesn’t like them in some sort of way?” Rivers pragmatically pointed out. “Women, men, babies – they’re just cool.” ‘Boobs Are Cool’ not only makes a great T-shirt, but it’s also a fundraiser taking place at Plush … [Read more...]
Festival Sheds Light on Local Talent
(Published by Arizona Daily Wildcat on March 12, 2008.) by Alexandria Kassman Downtown Saturday Nights used to be a big deal. Back in the '90s, people would peruse local booths, get drunk and sleep in their car until they were sober enough to drive home. This year, the Downtown Tucson Partnership is bringing stranded spring breakers a similar event with a more wholesome goal: to build community. This Saturday, Tucson's downtown area will be raging with local businesses and talents for a … [Read more...]
Partnership Sponsors First Downtown Festival
(Published by Arizona Daily Wildcat on Sept. 7, 2007. The facts aren't all there, and I was misquoted. The Downtown Tucson Partnership, when it was known as the Tucson Downtown Alliance, was producing events dating back to 2002.) by Kara Slack An eclectic sampling of Tucson musicians and art will hit Downtown on Saturday night. The free event is part of "Downtown Saturdays: Music and Art Festival," sponsored by the Downtown Tucson Partnership. The festival, located at the Joel D. … [Read more...]