SAACA Presents: Oro Valley Concert Series 2024

Next date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM

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.

 

Thursday October 10
Bouncing Czechs (Oktoberfest)
6 PM - 7:30 PM

Oro Valley Marketplace
In front of the Century Theatre
12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

The Bouncing Czechs Band was formed 14 years ago by members of the Tucson Czech-Slovak Club. The initial members were George Masa, Frank Prokop, John Prokop, Bill Kohut and Joe Malik. The band initially played for club functions, but as they became more popular, played for other events in the city of Tucson.

Sunday October 20
OnesAll (Funk / Rock)
4 PM - 6 PM

Riverfront Park
551 W. Lambert Ln,Oro Valley85737

OnesAll is a fun funk/rock band from Tucson, AZ. This band, featuring a family of musicians has opened for headline classic rock bands to progressive jazz artists. OnesAll often adds and features other talented musicians to their show lineup. The band fuses thick funky grooves, tight vocals, and exciting rock sounds into fun dance and performance songs. The band plays original material, and also tributes to great bands/artists like Toto, Heart, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Chaka Kahn, Michael Jackson, etc.

 

Sunday November 17
Joe Bourne & Combo Creme de Menthe (Jazz)
3 PM - 5 PM

Hilton El Conquistador - Turquoise Ballroom (Indoors)
10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

Joe's career grew in the USA from lead singer for a Top 40 rhythm and blues / jazz band, to the international status that he now enjoys, recording and releasing LPs and subsequently having hit singles from these LPs. At the same time he was involved in making several radio and TV commercials for Delta Airlines, Coca Cola and the American Telephone Company.

After moving to Europe, Joe began performing for the American and Dutch Military and supported acts in concert for such artists as The Stylistics, Natalie Cole, The Manhattans, The Pointer Sisters, and Dionne Warwick while they were on their European tour.

Seating Provided. Beverages are available to purchase at concert. Attendees are invited to extend your night by dining at Epazote Kitchen, featuring a newly revamped menu.

Saturday January 18
Redhouse Family Jazz Band (Jazz)
Tucson Jazz Festival TOPAZZ
5 PM - 8 PM

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

The Redhouse Family, members of the Navajo Nation are known as Arizona’s Native American first family of jazz. Their music is influenced by Latin, fusion, contemporary jazz, funk and Traditional Native American sounds and spirituality. The group focuses on many original compositions and some hip arrangements of modern jazz classics.

Members of the band have been nominated for Grammy Awards and have received Native American Music Awards. The band consists of Larry Redhouse (piano) Lenny Redhouse (drums) Mary Redhouse (bass, vocals) Tony Redhouse (congas, percussion) Duane Reilley (tenor sax, flute).

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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