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Thursday, February 24, 2005

Music - events


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Exile on Congress Street: You've probably noticed that the marquee of the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., has been rather naked for some time now, baring just a lonely Web address (riatltotheatre.com). The space was sold to the city last year, and its management is now being handled by the nonprofit Congress Street Historic Theatres Foundation. Folks, it's time for a fund-raiser: Exile on Congress Street.

Locals musicians - Howe Gelb, Greyhound Soul, The Therapists, Al Perry, Amy Rude, Andy Gardner, Tom Walbank, Mark Matos and Jeff "Mr. Tidy Paws" Grubic - have the challenge of performing every song off the Rolling Stones' much-heralded double album "Exile on Main St." Who will cover "Tumbling Dice?" "Shine a Light"? Show up to Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St., at 9 p.m. and the answers will be yours. The $5 admission price will go toward a new marquee for the Rialto, with a projected June install date. Call 740-0126 if you have questions.

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Peace Fair and Music Festival: Those concerned about the mountain lions of Sabino Canyon, migrant deaths along the border or locally produced weapons of mass destruction are urged to attend the 23rd Annual Peace Fair and Music Festival. The event is Tucson's largest gathering of peace, environmental, labor and social justice organizations. It also features live music, children's activities, food booths and raffle prizes. Artists performing at the event include Kathleen Williamson, Lisa Otey, Mark Wahlberg and Wayback Machine. The festival is from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Reid Park Bandshell on 22nd Street and Country Club Road. Admission is free. For more details, call 792-6500 or check out www.peacecalendar.org.

Jon Rauhouse: A touring mate of Neko Case, Jon Rauhouse brings his Steel Guitar Rodeo Tour to Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. The tour features Kelly Hogan and Tommy Connell with special guests from Calexico and the Nick Luca Trio. Showtime is 9:45 p.m. Admission is $6. Call 798-1298.

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Arizona Big Band Swing Dance/Concert: This big band marathon features Stan Kenton trumpet star Mike Vax with The Arizona Jazz Orchestra, The Arizona Jazz Academy's Ellington, Basie and Lunceford Bands and local jazz stars Mike Kuhn, Malik Alkabir and Doug Tidaback. Featured will be the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Jimmy Lunceford, Glen Miller, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman, among others. Showtime is 3 p.m. at The MUSE Community Arts Center, 516 N. Fifth Ave. Admission is a $10 donation. Call 792-0160 or 250-7256 or log on to www.azjazzacademy.org for more details.


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