Tucson Citizen Morgue, Part 1 (2006-2009)

Local music events

by Tucson Citizen on Oct. 19, 2006, under Calendar, Local

Local indie rocker Andrew Collberg will release his self-titled CD at Club Congress on Friday.

TODAY

THE HOWLING HEX: He’s had a lot of monikers (Pussy Galore, Royal Trux) he’s recorded under, but you always get certain things on a Neil Michael Hagerty album: unconventional, creative and (as is his way) often noodle-y guitar; some form of the blues; and some combination of indulgence and detachment. Under the name The Howling Hex, Hagerty’s “Nightclub Version of the Eternal” (longtime home Drag City) album extends the jams more than usual, with all but one song clocking in more than seven minutes, merging his blues with psychedelia. Dayton, Ohio’s The Heartless Bastards open. When: 9:45 p.m. Where: Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Price: $8 Info: 798-1298

FRIDAY

ANDREW COLLBERG CD RELEASE: Don’t buy Collberg a drink at his CD release unless it’s unleaded. Although he has self-recorded for years and plays a number of instruments – and has a manager and publicist – the kid’s still in his teens. The local’s self-titled CD (on Tucson-based Old Town Records) is an impressive offering of gentle folk and British first-wave rock. And, best of all, he sounds years beyond his actual age. Loveland, Will Elliott and Lonesome Shack round out the bill. When: 9 p.m. Where: Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Price: $5 Info: 622-8848, hotelcongress.com

INTI-ILLIMANI: Chilean folkloric band Inti-Illimani celebrates its approaching 40-year anniversary and release of its 43rd album with a performance at Centennial Hall as part of UApresents. The group has collaborated with such artists as Federico Fellini, John Williams, Paco Peña, Patricio Manns, Arja Saijonmaa, Holly Near, Peter Gabriel, Mercedes Sosa, Wynton Marsalis, Sting and Bruce Springsteen. Performing on more than 30 wind, string and percussion instruments, Inti-Illimani captures a sound that the Los Angeles Times says “floats within your soul, filling it with calmness and hope.” The ensemble’s latest CD, “Pequeño Mundo (Small World),” features Latin American, Afro-Latino and Italian influences and includes the group’s first foray into jazz. When: 8 p.m. Where: 1020 E. University Blvd. Price: $12-$26 Info: 621-3341, www.uapresents.org

SOUTHWEST ACOUSTIC MUSIC GATHERING: This three-day music gathering will feature more than 90 hours of workshops on hammered dulcimer, guitar, harp, salterio, mountain dulcimer, mandolin, autoharp, bass, violin and more. Classes will be taught by instructors/performers from around the country and Mexico, including Jorge Pastrana (San Diego), Ken Kolodner (Baltimore), Alejandra Barrientos and Hector Larios (Queretaro, Mexico), Laurie Riley (Sedona), Stephen Seifert (Nashville, Tenn.), Bonnie Carol (Nederland, Colo.) and Stefan George (Tucson), among others. When: Workshops begin at noon Friday-Sunday. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Proscenium Theater Where: Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road Price: $120 (weekend pass includes workshops/concerts) or concerts only $15 each for general, $13 students Info: 206-6986, www.dulcianna.com Directions: Pima Community College-West Campus

SATURDAY

ELVIS: THE ’68 COMEBACK SPECIAL – LIVE ON STAGE: Robert Shaw and his Lonely Street Band present a tribute to the king of rock ‘n’ roll. This theatrical-style performance is a re-creation of the show that resurrected Elvis’ career. Songs include “All Shook Up,” “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” When: 3 p.m. Where: The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Price: $19.95 Info: 886-9428, robertastheking.com

COCO MONTOYA: “Feral” and “soul-stirring” is how blues-rock veteran Coco Montoya’s Web site describes his music. Tucson fans will get to have their souls stirred when Montoya performs at Vaudeville Cabaret, with the Old Pueblo’s own Tom Walbank opening. In his three-decade career, the guitarist-vocalist toured for 10 years with the Bluesbreakers. He stepped out as a bandleader in 1993 and has since released four solo CDs. Montoya is a longtime favorite of critics, who have described his performances as “blistering, pure blues.” When: 7 p.m. Where: 110 E. Congress St. Price: $12 advance, $15 at the door Info: 622-3535, vaudevillecabaret.com

SUNDAY

FAMILY CONCERT: Two-time Grammy nominee Enrique Feldman and Debbie Clement perform their family-friendly program, “Smile, Sing & Swing.” Feldman sings in both English and Spanish and is a producer for “Watch, Learn, Do,” which produces children’s DVDs, videos and CDs. Clement has released four recordings for children and one book (“You’re Wonderful”), which has received awards as an artistic approach to self-esteem, integrating song and sign. When: 4 p.m. Where: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road Price: $20 family, $5 individual Info: 299-3000 Ext. 103

THE DECEMBERISTS: Helping to lead the latest reinvigoration of folk music are The Decemberists who, with their fourth release, “The Crane’s Wife,” make their major-label debut on Capitol. Only very occasionally straightforward, singer-with-guitar stuff, The Decemberists songs are filled out and electric, often heavy with reverb and relatively radio-ready. Lavender Diamond opens. When: 8 p.m. Where: Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Price: $18 advance, $20 day of show Info: 740-1000, rialtotheatre.com

NAM JAM: You don’t have to be in the military to join the veterans of VVA 106 for this 19th annual patriotic event and concert where more than a dozen of the best bands from southern Arizona will play. The theme this year is “Veterans Taking Care of Veterans.” The event will open with an American Indian blessing, followed by the Massing of the Colors. Food and drink will be on sale, as well as traditional Nam Jam T-shirts, military and veterans memorabilia. The event features information booths from veterans organizations and exhibits from the Traveling Vietnam Museum and Memorial. When: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Kennedy Fiesta Park, 3700 S. La Cholla Blvd. Price: free (donations of canned/nonperishable food appreciated) Info: 298-0082, tucsonnamvets.org

OUIJA RADIO: Sometimes the press releases we receive from bands are so good, we don’t even try to rewrite them. Such is the case with the one we got from Ouija Radio, a female-fronted rock trio from Minneapolis. “Ouija Radio is a bubbling cauldron of musical styles! 2 heaping spoonfuls of Siouxsie and The Banshees, a huge dollop of The Who, eye of Depeche Mode, hair of Frank Zappa, toe of Leonard Cohen . . . and the contents of an unlabeled bottle of their own concoction.” We couldn’t have said it any better. When: 9 p.m., with Green Milk From Planet Orange Where: Dry River, 740 N. Main Ave. Price: $8 Info: 884-0874, www.solarculture.org

MONDAY

KINKY: Latin electronic rockers Kinky are keeping their dance party going with the recent release of “Reina,” their third CD. The five-piece from Mexico, which toured with Los Lonely Boys over the summer, sings in English and Spanish on the 12 self-produced tracks. “Reina” features collaborations with Men At Work frontman Colin Hay, Mexican alt.-rocker Ely Guerra and accordionist Rick Muñoz of norteño group Intocable. Fans seem to be pleased with the new CD. Reviews on Amazon.com say the disc captures Kinky’s “energy” and makes listeners feel as if they’re at a Kinky concert. When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Price: $15 advance, $17 at the door Info: 622-8848, www.hotelcongress.com

MARIACHI EXTRAVAGANZA: The Gaslight Theatre continues its tribute to mariachi with performances by Mariachi Cielo de Mexico, Mariachi Sonido de Mexico and soloist Josephina Gallegos. When: 7 p.m. Where: 7010 E. Broadway Price: $12 adults, $10 children 12 and younger Info: 886-9428, 250-1751

TUESDAY

RECKLESS KELLY: Alt.-country band Reckless Kelly has another memento for its fans: a live DVD and CD package. Filmed by director Peter Zavadil in the group’s home base of Austin, Texas, “Reckless Kelly was Here” features live and studio versions of new songs “Wiggles & Ritalin” and “Break my Heart Tonight.” It also showcases the band’s mix of folk, country, roots and rock. Opening the show is Tucson’s own The Wyatts. When: The Wyatts at 9:45 p.m., followed by Reckless Kelly at 11. Where: Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Price: $7 Info: 798-1298, www.plushtucson.com

WEDNESDAY

THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: RAARRHHH! Blistering guitar solos? Check. Monster vocals? Natch. Visions of dragons and fair maidens dancing in their heads? But of course. Get your metal on with The Human Abstract, touring on their Hopeless Records debut, “Nocture.” This trio is out to hurt your head. Sharing the stage are Versus the Mirror, If Hope Dies and Oh Sleeper. When: 7 p.m. Where: Skrappy’s, 340 E. Broadway Price: $10 Info: 321-1000, www.ticketmaster.com

NEXT THURSDAY

NOMEANSNO: The twisted Canadian punkers are back, crooked sense of humor in tact. Touring on their 10th release, “All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt,” the trio that keeps on ticking headlines a bill that includes Tucson duo UltraMaroon and the always great Swing Ding Amigos. When: 10 p.m. Where: Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Info: 622-3535, vaudevillecabaret.com