Live shot(s) #246!

 

Shots taken at Sky Bar Tucson, 9/25/26.

Below: Raven And The Acolytes continue to play danceable and well written songs. Tight, well thought out music.

Above: The Disconcertions present uncluttered trio Garage Rock. Great drummer! 

Live shot #245!

 

Shot taken at Brick Box Brewery Tucson, 9/24/26.

August Minotaur deliver actual poetics through a blend of Glitter and Bedroom Psych. Very astute use of full band through PA mix, as it allows the vocals of lead singer Theo to come through without being pushed out. 

Live shot(s) #244!

 

Shots taken at Casino del Sol Tucson 9/19/26.

Below: Tower of Power, the legendary Soul/Funk band from Oakland. Probably one of the best horn sections to have ever been assembled. Their harmonic richness was served well by a fantastic sound mix. Tight rhythm section action and a tremendously charismatic lead singer. A show band with sixty eight years of playing and they're still kicking ass!

Above: War has rhythms and routines that are a bit deeper into the pocket. Their amalgam of Soul, Funk, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Psychedelic Rock stands up to the test of time. The drummers lay it down with such torque! The rest of the group shines as they cruise along on tap of all that. Clearly a popular favorite, people were singing along to EVERY song. 

It was really interesting to compare the sounds and approaches of an East Los Angeles band and an East San Francisco Bay band. Either way, your soul's gonna be moved. 

Live shot(s) #243!

 

All shots taken at Hotel Congress Tucson, 9/18/26. 

Below: Zöld. Slow bluesy rollin'!

Above: Stone Levitation drove over to Tucson to play this show and their Baroque Heavy Blues Rock is really cool. So neat to see Wendy G. performing, good memories.

Below: The Obsessed. Need anyone say more? Wino's guitar playing and composing is on higher levels and it's always a killer set from him and those that play with him. Top notch!

Above: The Obsessed fixin' to put the hammer down. Absolute authenticity. 

Live shot(s) #242!

 

Shots taken at Holsclow Hall, University of Arizona Tucson 9/12/26. Composer John Muniz presented three of his musical works: Blender, Sonata for Violin and Piano, and Swagger Variations. These works were performed by Muniz (piano), Emily Chao (violin), Edward Goodman (tenor saxophone), and Rie Tanaka (piano). Crisp performances of the composer's intriguing, intricate works. 

Below: Edward Goodman adeptly playing Blender. It has a Grind part for sure. 

Above: Emily Chao and a partially obscured John Muniz prepare to present Sonata for Violin and Piano, in which the passages of a life span are explored through the form. 

Below: Rie Tanaka gives a physically charged up version of Swagger Variations, a piece heavily influenced by Hip Hop beats. Different forms definitely hit upon, too. 

Below: John Muniz had a successful event! Quite a pleasing way to spend a Saturday afternoon. 

Live shot(s) #241!

 

Shots taken at Che's Lounge Tucson, late Summer 2026. Above is Nathan Smith playing guitar in Trikochet. Next two are Marina with Working People and the guitar player for Alfred & the Breeders. 

Shows at Che's Lounge are unique, always. 

Live shot(s) #240!

 

All shots taken at The Rock Tucson, 9/6/26.

Below: DadadQh+The P.O.C. from Phoenix. Their music is tight Machine Tool Rock with really well considered guitar tones. Really skilled trio rhythm section sounds!

Above: Holy Nitemare play Punk Rock in the original style. 7" pending and a Banshees cover at set's end. Marshall amp rollin'! 

Below: Ghostly Vices, from Phoenix as well. Poly Rock styling with inventive guitar player, very skilled singer and tightness in the bass/drums dept. Danceable rankin'! 

Above: Gutter Town got the most amazing slap back sounds bouncing off of the ceilings rafters of The Rock! When they start cooking it's really great for listening or dancing, your choice. A fantastic set from this well-rooted band. Such a fine blend within their tunes. 

A really fun, guitar-centered Sunday matinee!