February 22, March 13, April 12
As a core Business and Arts Integration method, the Oro Valley Concert Series blends the mutually beneficial relationship that the arts can have alongside community engagement goals and sustainable economic growth. The series draws hundreds of attendees monthly to various locations throughout Oro Valley. In a partnership with the Town of Oro Valley, this program impacts economic development, while providing community exposure to the arts, and supporting local musicians.
Saturday February 22
Barnaby and the Butcher (Country/Americana)
4 PM – 6 PM
Hilton El Conquistador Last Territory
10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
What do you get when you mix a Louisiana Cottonmouth (Barnaby) with an Arizona Songbird (the Butcher)? You get highly skilled, hard-striking, heritage electric guitar combined with soulful, rich, and powerful vocals. Barnaby and the Butcher (Tucson, AZ) play the broad genres of Roots Rock and Southwest Americana. Their originals and covers run the gamut of classic country, dark country, blues, and rock; which they perform with a style that evokes deep nostalgia while feeling entirely new. While playing internationally as individuals for decades, this is the project that finally allows them to create and play together.
Thursday March 13
Mr. Boogie Woogie (Classic R&B)
6 PM – 7:30 PM
Oro Valley Marketplace
In front of the Century Theatre
12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Internationally known pianist, singer and recording artist Eric-Jan Overbeek (1967) also known as Mr. Boogie Woogie most recently won the Dutch Blues Challenge 2017. He has also been awarded the prestigious honor of Best Dutch Blues Pianist 2010 by the Dutch Blues Foundation and voted Best European Blues Pianist in 2005 by the Trophees France Blues. Overbeek began playing piano at the young age of 8 and got his first regular piano playing job at age 12.
Saturday April 12
Latin
1 PM – 3 PM
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704
Saturday, May 3
Santa Pachita (Latin Rock)
7 PM – 9 PM
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
Santa Pachita is a 9-piece Tucson band that has been playing together since 2012. Blending a variety of musical styles, Santa Pachita creates an entertaining night of dancing for everyone. Guitarist, Miguel Reyes, and bass player, Victor Cruz, started the band after working together on other musical projects. They brought in talented musicians that have a variety of different musical backgrounds. The result is a danceable fusion of ska, cumbia, and rumba-salsa.The congas, flute, and trumpet add depth to the energetic music that is influenced by ska, cumbia, rumba-salsa, and bands like Manu Chao.