Downtown Live Music
Downtown Live listings are compiled from a number of sources, inclusive of web sites and submissions by the venues. The goal is accuracy, but the reality is that things change. We urge you to call the venue for details on the show. To submit your downtown live listing, please email Jamie@downtowntucson.org by the 26th of each month or fax to 547-3344.
Che’s Lounge
350 N. 4th Ave., 623-2088
Saturday, August 2: Manifold, Scratching the Surface
Saturday, August 9: Greyhound Soul
Saturday, August 16: The Luminarios
Saturday, August 23: Che’s third year anniversary party with Spacefish!
Saturday, August 30: Mankind
Club Asylum
121 E. Congress, 882-8949, www.clubasylum.com
Tuesdays: Old School Industrial, Electro, EMB
Wednesdays: 80s, Techno, Alternative Dance
Thursdays: Brit Pop, Indie
Fridays: 80s Retro Night
Saturdays: Industrial, Synth Pop, Electro, EMB, 80s Retro, Power Noize
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Club Congress
311 E. Congress, 622-8848, www.hotelcongress.com
Friday, August 1: The Gossip, Red Switch, Stay at Home Bombs
Wednesday, August 6: The Crabbies – 1st Annual Club Congress Music Awards with Red Switch, The Deludes, Manifold, Lagoon, and Cum N’ Go. Free Show.
Friday, August 8: “Unification 2”: Underground Hip Hop – 10 acts!
Sunday, August 10: The Mr. T Experience, Stay at Home Bomb, The Retainers
Wednesday, August 13: The Eels, MC Honky
Friday, August 15: Soviet & Call Me Alice
Tuesday, August 19: Drive-By Truckers
Wednesday, August 20: Caustic Resin, The Solace Bros.
Wednesday, August 27: The Negro Problem
Friday, August 29: Wingspan Benefit
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Cushing Street café & bar
198 W. Cushing St., 622-7984
Wednesday, August 6: Sueños Trio
Friday, August 8: Stefan George
Saturday, August 9: Lisa Otey
Saturday, August 16: Way-back Trio
Friday, August 29: Four Corners
Saturday, August 30: Uncommon Folk
El Charro
311 N. Court Ave., 622-1922
Call for information.
Epic Café
745 N. 4th Ave., 624-6844
Thursdays: Open mic
Frog & Firkin
874 E. University Blvd., 623-7507
Sunday, August 3: Bob Einweck
Friday, August 8: The Molly’s
Saturday, August 9: Mestiso
Sunday, August 10: Gerry Glombecki
Thursday, August 15: Determined Luddites, Common Ground
Friday, August 16: The Last Call Girls
Saturday, August 17: Roth DeLux
Thursday, August 21: Bob Einweck
Friday, August 22: Sunday Afternoon
Saturday, August 23: Wayback Machine
Sunday, August 24: The Last Call Girls
Thursday, August 28: Stefan George
Friday, August 29: The Rowdies
Saturday, August 30: Misbehavin
Heart Five
61 E. Congress St., 903-0911
Mondays: Jungle & Hip Hop
Tuesdays: Old School Funk & Dance Hall
Wednesdays: DJ Tournament
Thursdays: Retro House
Fridays: Progressive House
Saturdays: Funky Techo House
Sundays: Latino Salsa
IBTs
616 N. 4th Ave., 882-3053
Dance 7 nights a week
Wednesdays: Divalicious Drag Show
Fridays: Susan Artemis – Back patio area
ITL
415 N. 4th Ave., 624-4411
Call for information.
Iguana Café
210 E. Congress St., 882-5140
Thursdays: Karaoke
Fridays: The ATM Band - Santana, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Rock
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Irene’s
254 E. Congress St., 206-9358
Wednesdays: Tango
Saturdays: Salsa, 9-close
Friday, August 1: Ozlo
Friday, August 8: DJ Eastwind spins cool house
Thursday, August 14: B-Side
Friday, August 15: The Bunko Squad
Friday, August 22: Cosmic Touch
Friday, August 29: Belly dancing by Azar & Friends, Libre de Grasa
KXCI Local’s Only, Live Segment
91.3FM, 9 p.m.- 10 p.m., 623-1000
Monday, August 4: Ozlo
Monday, August 11: Yellow Cabs
Monday, August 18: Innisfail
Monday, August 25: Nick Luca Trio
Mat Bevel Institute
530 N. Stone, 622-0192, www.matbevel.com
Call or log on for information.
Oasis Vegetarian Eatery
375 S. Stone Ave., 884-1616
Call for information.
O’Malley’s
247 N. 4th Ave., 623-8600
Saturday, August 1: Warsaw
Thursday, August 7: 80z Allstarz
Saturday, August 9: Back for More
Thursday, August 14: The Mockingbirds
Friday, August 15: Tickle
Saturday, August 16: The Scones
Thursday, August 21: The Mockingbirds
Friday, August 22: Greyhound Soul
Saturday, August 23: The Jons
Thursday, August 28: 80z Allstarz
Friday, August 29: TBA
Saturday, August 30: Back for More
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Plush
340 E. 6th St., 798-1298, www.plushtucson.com
Friday, August 1: Lounge – Dickie Thompson Trio. Main - Jason Steed, Los GuysSaturday, August 2: Mankind
Sunday, August 3: Eleni MandellMonday, August 4: Ray’s Vast Basement Wednesday, August 6: Bishop Allen, The Heavenly States Thursday, August 7: Sex Nite 3 with Ozlo & the Sexhounds Friday, August 8: Lounge – Martin Patfield Saturday, August 9: Sunday AfternoonSunday, August 10: Closed for annual employee party.Monday, August 11: Lysa FloresTuesday, August 12: Stefan George
Thursday, August 14: Open Choir Fire, Truck Friday, August 15: Lounge – Dickie Thompson Trio, Main - PandaSaturday, August 16: TBASunday, August 17: Jenny Alpert
Monday, August 18: Supagroup
Tuesday, August 19: Liberty DuoThursday, August 21: The Girly Showcase Friday, August 22: TBASaturday, August 23: Innisfail’s CD release party with Easy Co. and Camp CourageousSunday, August 24: Main - Robert Bradley’s Blackwater SurpriseMonday, August 25: Europa
Thursday, August 28: 32 Leaves, Year of Acceleration, Manifold
Friday, August 29: Sunday Afternoon
Saturday, August 30: TBA
Red Room at Grill
100 E. Congress St., 623-7621
Friday, August 1: The Determined Luddites
Saturday, August 2: George Rosenberg
Thursday, August 7: Hank Topless
Friday, August 8: Shed Shot
Saturday, August 9: George Rosenberg, Satori
Tuesday, August 12: Adrianne Sema
Thursday, August 14: Alex Canelos
Friday, August 15: Drizzoletto with Gwendolyn
Saturday, August 16: George Rosenberg
Thursday, August 21: Josh Diamond
Friday, August 22: Topless Opry
Saturday, August 23: George Rosenberg, Libra de Grasa
Friday, August 29: Loveland
Saturday, August 30: George Rosenberg
Rialto Theatre
318 E. Congress St., 798-3333, www.rialtotheatre.com
Wednesday, August 6: TAMMIES – 10th Annual Tucson Area Music Awards with Lisa Otey, Kathleen Williamson, Nancy McCallion & The Mollys, Teddy Morgan, Cathy Rivers, 4 Corner Band, Los Changuitos Feos, Mal Vita, PH-8, Whiskey Bitch. Free show!
Tuesday, August 26: Smile Empty Soul, Yellow Card
Thursday, August 28: The Welcome Back Party with Scratching The Surface, Good Talk Russ, Camp Courageous, Istofeel, Manifold, Year of Acceleration, Innisfail, Your Own Invention
The Rock
136 N. Park Ave., 629-9211,
www.suicidelaneproductions.com
Every Friday & Saturday:
Road to Somewhere battle of the bands.
7 Black Cats
206 E. Congress St., 670-9202
Every Sunday: Punk rock music with DJ Dave
Every Tuesday: DJ Miguel
Every Wednesday: Troy’s Bucket
Friday, August 1: Liberty School
Saturday, August 2: 7 Days of May
Saturday, August 9: Battle of the Bands finale with Last Call Brawlers, Bandeye, Troy’s Bucket and Left Out
Sharks
256 E. Congress St., 791-9869
Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Xavi
Fridays: Rock en español
Saturdays: Straight up Saturdays
Skrappy’s
201 E. Broadway, 358-4287, www.skrappys.com
Call or log on for information.
Solar Culture
31 E. Toole Ave., 884-0874, www.solarculture.org
Friday, August 1: The Jealous Sound
Saturday, August 2: Jarboe (singer from The Swans), Larsen
Sunday, August 3: Kimya Dawson (from The Moldy Peaches)
Tuesday, August 12: Rilo Kiley, M. Ward
Vaudeville
110 E. Congress St., 622-3535
Fridays: Complimentary appetizers during happy hour,
4-8pm.
Friday, August 1: Urban Rhythm Trio, Harps, Amor, Sugar Bush Trio
Saturday, August 2: FUCT, Swing Ding Amigos, Texas Trash & The Hangovers
Sunday, August 3: Shark Pants, Rivethead, Caufield
Wednesday, August 6: Swing Ding Amigos, Electric Eyes
Thursday, August 7: Musica Obscura, Malavita
Friday, August 8: 7:30-9:30pm, Tron D’s Beer Theatre, Caliche Con Carne (acoustic)
Saturday, August 9: TIHAN Benefit
Sunday, August 10: Taxi (from Italy), The Knockout Pills, The Road Levelers
Wednesday, August 13: Mike Barfield
Thursday, August 14: BT Jiggs, Innisfail
Friday, August 15: The Last Call Brawlers, High Rollers
Saturday, August 16: TBA
Sunday, August 17: Slowburn, Seven Story Swandive, Tridon
Wednesday, August 20: DJ Buttafly (no cover)
Thursday, August 21: Ithica, Hobart
Friday, August 22: Great American Tragedy
Saturday, August 23: The Hillwilliams
Sunday, August 24: Last Laugh, Foolscap Fire
Wednesday, August 27: DJ Buttafly (no cover)
Thursday, August 28: Istofeel
Friday, August 29: Bandeye, Mankind
Saturday, August 30: The Knockout Pills, The Last Call Brawlers
Sunday, August 31: The Morning After, Cocaine Piñata, The Discarded
