Tucson musicians bet on community over algorithm
Tucson musicians are finding new ways to build careers outside the mainstream, from house shows to DIY practice spaces, even as streaming royalties stay low and local venue payouts remain scarce.
Ian Davis
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Banshee Tree brings electro-swing sound to Tucson tonight
Boulder-based indie-jazz band Banshee Tree brings their sophomore album "Bad Luck" to Tucson's La Rosa stage, blending jazz, bluegrass and electronica into a decade's worth of global influences.
Tucson museum showcases history of tiny microcars
The Tucson Auto Museum's collection of postwar microcars tells the story of how European engineers turned wartime factories into manufacturers of some of the world's smallest and most innovative vehicles.
Backyard shows help fuel Tucson’s local music scene
The Infinite Conversation is helping grow Tucson’s local music scene through backyard shows, DIY venues and partnerships with small spaces like Cafe Passe.
Panadero de Tucson reconstruye Tilted Halos tras incendio
Un incendio en el 2021 obligó a la panadera de Tucson, Mariel Montel, a suspender temporalmente su negocio Tilted Halos, pero poco a poco está reconstruyendo la panadería de productos veganos y sin gluten.
After house fire, Tucson baker rebuilds Tilted Halos
A 2021 house fire forced Tucson baker Mariel Montel to pause Tilted Halos, but she is gradually rebuilding the vegan, gluten-free bakery.
Cals Bakeshop revive donas de Broadway con estilo vegano
Cal’s Bakeshop ha abierto en el antiguo local de Winchell’s Donut House, donde el propietario Caleb “Cal” Orellana está creando un nuevo espacio en la escena gastronómica de Tucson.
Tohono Chul and Tucson City of Gastronomy celebrate desert flavors
Tohono Chul and Tucson City of Gastronomy are partnering for “Terruño: Flavors of the Desert” on Sunday, a celebration of Sonoran Desert ingredients and Tucson’s culinary heritage.
Cal’s Bakeshop revives Broadway donut shop with vegan twist
Cal’s Bakeshiop has opened at the former Winchell’s Donut House location, where owner Caleb “Cal” Orellana is carving out a fresh place in Tucson’s food scene.