Zócalo correspondent Kathleen Williamson joins Aspen Green and Kathy Harris of KXCI-FM’s Broad Perspectives for a lively interview with veteran singer-songwriter-guitarist-activist Ani DiFranco about her music, love, and urgent American politics.
DiFranco will appear at the Fox Theatre (17 W. Congress St.) on June 18 at 7:30pm to support her new album Revolutionary Love. Tickets are available here.
Is there any music lover in Tucson who doesn’t know the work of longtime local Peter McLaughlin and frequent visitor/sometime resident Chris Brashear? Whether you do or don’t, if you’re a fan of the roots/Americana/old-time music that you’ll hear in the better quarters of Nashville, you need to betake yourself to the Old Pueblo’s answer, courtesy of those two: Tucson Opry, that is, the debut edition of which will take place at 7:00 pm on May 30 at the Hotel Congress (311 E. Congress). Tickets are going fast, so grab yours at the front desk or online.
Our correspondent Kathleen Williamson talks with Peter and Chris about their work and this auspicious occasion. Enjoy!
Americana pioneer and country legend Jim Lauderdale is coming to town to play songs from his catalogue and his new album Hope. Our correspondent Kathleen Williamson is here to greet him with a wide-ranging interview in partnership with KXCI-FM and Zócalo. Enjoy—and get to the show, which, to judge by past performances, promises to be one of the best of the year.
Jim Lauderdale and His Band will play at the Hotel Congress Plaza (311 E. Congress) on Saturday, May 14, at 7:30pm. Tickets $28 in advance at www.hotelcongress.com.
Rosie Flores, cowpunk pioneer and self-proclaimed “rockabilly filly,” is coming to town in a show that’s not to be missed. Our correspondent Kathleen Williamson talks with Rosie in a joint project for Zócalo and KXCI-FM, our city’s community radio station. Please have a listen—and then get your tickets to the show while they’re still available. —Editor
Rosie Flores and The Talismen will appear at the Hotel Congress Plaza at 7pm on April 22. Tickets are on sale here.
Legendary folk singer/songwriter Janis Ian, a recording artist since the mid-1960s, is now on her farewell tour, with an early stop in Tucson. Tucson musician Kathleen Williamson enjoyed this illuminating conversation with her shortly before Ms. Ian arrived in town.
Janis Ian performs solo at the Rialto Theatre (311 E. Congress) at 8:00pm on March 3, 2022. See here for tickets and conditions.
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