Hi Music Lovers - The Tucson Jazz Festival and the Tucson Desert Song Festival continue as well as our other favorite live music performances this week. What a town! Thursday, January 18 - Sunday, January 21: Tucson Jazz Festival, continues, all over town - world class jazz - for complete schedule go to tucsonjazzfestival.org. Thursday, January 18 - Sunday, February 4: Tucson Desert Song Festival continues - Celebrate Bernstein’s 100th. Two more weekends of of glorious singing along with related lectures and master classes. Internationally celebrated soloists join the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, True Concord Voices and Orchestra, UA Presents, Arizona Opera and others. tucsondesertsongfestival.org. Thursday, January 18: Dianne Schuur Quartet - Tucson Jazz Festival. At the Fox Theatre. www.foxtucson.com Virginia Cannon Presents Thursday Night Live at Monterey Court, 6 - 9 pm. Featuring Bryan Thomas Parker & Friends,Nancy Elliott, Stewart McDougall, Michael Scherf, Mark Berenson, Harry Leal, Denise Lane. 505 W. Miracle Mile. 207-2429 for reservations. Connie Brannock at Cafe a la C’art, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Great blues, jazz and soul. 150 N. Main. Courtyard of Tucson Museum of Art. Eric Schaffer and the Other Troublemakers at Sky Bar, 9 - 11 pm. 536 N 4th Ave. Folk/rock, Americana. Mitzi Cowell at LaCocina, 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Original music, folk, blues, rock’n roll. Soulful & bluesy. 201 N. Court. Andy Hersey at Saguaro Corners, 6 pm. Country, bluegrass, folk-rock. 3750 S. Old Spanish Tr. The Angel Perez Project at Noble Hops, 6:30 pm. Country, Latin, flamenco, rock. 1335 Lambert Ln., Oro Valley. Jay Slatham & the Tokie Show at St. Charles Tavern, 9 pm. Southern Rock band. 1632 S. 4th Ave. Open mic at The Artful Space, 6 - 9 pm. (or maybe 7 - 10 - better call.) This is a new music venue - they will be having live music on the weekends, too, so check it out! 12985 N. Oracle Rd. in the shopping center at Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Oracle. 268-9694. Open Mic at The Mint - put on by Jam Zone Central. 8 pm. All musicians are welcome - bring your instruments! 3540 E. Grant Rd. Friday, January 19: The Mingus Dynasty - Tucson Jazz Festival at The Fox. 7 piece jazz band. www.foxtucson.com. Ambrosia at DesertView Performing Arts Center at Saddlebrooke, 4 & 7 pm. American rock band from the 70’s (Biggest Part Of Me, among other songs). Jazz, rock. tickets.saddlebrooketwo.com. Oscar Fuentes, 5 - 7 pm. at Monterey Court. Latin ballads to Buddy Holly - rock, pop & blues. 207-2429 for reservations. Amochip Dabney & the AmoSphere at Monterey Court, 7 - 10 pm. Originals covers spanning jazz, funk, reggae, acoustic folk, Cajun Crescent City romps and more! 207-2429 for reservations. Eric Schaffer and Russell James at Button Brew House, 6 - 8 pm. Russell is a singer/songwriter from Albuquerque and just released an album. Eric, of course, is our own home-grown great singer/songwriter. Connie Brannock and Mama Sings Jazz at Cafe a La C’Art, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Free. 150 N. Main Ave. 628-8533. Titan Valley Warheads at Li’l Abner’s - great bluegrass band! 6:30 - 9:30. 8501 N. Silverbell. Amber Norgaard at Sand-Reckoner Tasting Room, 510 N. 7th Ave, #17. Intimate evening of music & wine. Piano, guitar, great vocals, original music. Bryan Thomas Parker at The Parish, 9 pm. Alt-country/ indie rock. 6453 N. Oracle. Austin Counts at Borderlands, 7:30 pm. Blues, country, R&B and soul. 119 E. Toole. Steve Bennett and the Two Hand Band at Fini’s Landing, 8 - 11pm. 5689 N. Swan. Scattered Grass Bluegrass at Saguaro Corners, 6 - 9 pm. 3750 N. Old Spanish Tr. Greg Morton Band at La Cocina, 6:30 - 9 pm. Great bluegrass, new grass and more! 201 N. Court. Rachel Lynch Album Release at Tucson Hop Shop, 7 pm. Singer/songwriter from Oklahoma - “folksy.” 3230 N. Dodge. Johnny Bencomo at Shooters, 6 - 9 on the patio. 18 string guitarist. Western. Prince and Country Club. Jukebox Junqies at Canoa Hills Social Center, 7 - 10. Dancing music. Angelo Versace at Maynards Market & Kitchen, Jazz Festival After Party, 10 pm - 12 am. Corey Spector at Catalina Crafts Pizza, 6:30 pm. Classic rock. Requests encouraged. 15930 N. Oracle, Oracle. Shrimp Chaperone at St. Charles Tavern, 9 pm. Surf rock. 1632 S. Fourth Ave. Wicked Sensation at Rockabilly Grill, 8 - 12 am. 3700 N. Oracle. Billy Shaw Jr. Band at Eddie’s Cocktails, 9 pm. Classic country & originals. 8150 E. 22nd St. Susan Artemis at The Dusty Monk, 8 - 11pm. Jazz piano and vocals. 201 N. Court. Pete Swan Trio, Friday Night Jazz at Cushing St. Bar, on the patio, 6 - 9 pm. 198 W. Cushing. Lost Hombres at Hi Falutin Restaurant, 5 - 9. Fun band - bluegrass, country, old rock and more! E side of Oracle, S of Ina. Saturday and Sunday, January 20 & 21: Dolan Ellis, AZ’s Official State Balladeer at AZ Folklore Preserve, 2 pm both days. Theme: “Little Known AZ.” Tour with original ballads and photographs the back roads & remote canyons of AZ. arizonafolklore.com. Saturday, January 20: Spyro Gyra at Rialto Theatre. Part of the Tucson Jazz Festival. tucsonjazzfestival.org. The Fab Four - Beatles Tribute, at The Fox, 7:30 pm. www.foxtucson.com. 3rd Saturday Music Night at Roadrunner Coffee, 6 - 9 pm. Local musicians perform including Bobby Ronstadt, Kathy Harris, Sarah Carton, Mark Berenson, Kindred Spirits, Bo Ongley, Michael Dues and more! Good food and drinks while you listen - fun night! 9665 N. Thorneydale. Zolopht, 7 - 10 pm. at Monterey Court. Colorado psychedelic reggae-rock group. 505 W. Miracle Mile. For reservations, 207-2429. Eric Schaffer & Russell James at Oracle Patio Cafe, 11 - 1 pm. 270 N American Ave, Oracle. Eric is a local singer/ songwriter favorite and Russell is a singer/songwriter based in Albuquerque. Folk/rock. Eric Schaffer & Russell James at LaCocina, 6:30 - 8:30. 2 talented folk/rock singer/songwriters. Eric is a local favorite & Russell is based in Albuquerque. 201 N. Court. Priority One Band at Loews Ventana Canyon, Cascade Lounge, 8:30 - 11;30. Rock, country & blues. Free! 7000 N. Resort Dr. Visions of Fleetwood Mac with Mirage, 2 & 6 pm at Gaslight Music Hall. Tribute to the beloved 70’s band. 13005 N. Oracle Rd. 529-1000. gaslightmusichall.com. What’s The Big Idea - progressive jazz at Tucson Premium Outlet Saturday Concert Series in Marana, 5 - 8 pm. in the Mountain Court. Andy Hersey at Fini’s Landing, 8 - 11pm. Country, bluegrass, folk/rock. 5689 N. Swan. Half-Broke Town & Kali Carpenter at St. Charles Tavern, 9 pm. Funky, folky, vagabond tunes. 1632 S. 4th Ave. The Grind at Noble Hops in Oro Valley, 6:30 pm. Dance music - pop, country, rock. 6:30 pm. 1335 Lambert Ln. Rene Taylor Sings Live Jazz at Ragazzi Northern Italian Restaurant, 6 - 9 pm. Oro Valley. Keila Womack & Charlie Lolmaugh, 6 pm at Saguaro Corners. 3750 N. Old Spanish Tr. Lisa Otey and Diane VanDeurzen at Catalina Craft Pizza, 6:30 pm. Tucson’s favorite “Wild Women!” Amazing piano and great vocals! 15930 N. Oracle, Catalina, AZ. Flipside at The Maverick, 8 pm. 6622 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Little Kings at Rockabilly Grill, 7 - 11 pm. 3700 N. Oracle. Jeff Lewis Trio, Saturday Nite Jazz at Cushing Street Bar, on the patio. 7 - 10 pm. 198 W. Cushing. Neon Prophet at Chicago Bar, 9:30 pm. Reggae. 5954 E. Speedway. Sunday, January 21: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Centennial Hall, 7 pm. uapresents.org. G3 2018 Tour at the Fox Theatre. Guitar superstar Joe Satriani brings his massively popular G3 tour to the Fox. www.foxtucson.com. Nancy Elliott with Wally Lawder at Monterey Court, 11 -2. Two very talented singer/songwriters trade tunes. Sunday Brunch Series. Brunch menu. Reservations - 207-2429. 505 W. Miracle Mile. Johnny Rawles Band Presented by KXCI & Monterey Court at Monterey Court - 6 - 9 pm. Chicago blues all-star with his band. $10. $2 discount for KXCI members. Reservations - 207-2429. 505 W. Miracle Mile. Diane VanDeurzen and Lisa Otey at Hacienda del Sol, 5 - 8 pm. Amazing piano, great vocals, fun show! 5505 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd. 529-3500. Larry Armstrong & CopperMoon at Nimbus Brewery, 5:30 - 8 pm. 3850 E. 44th St. Andy Hersey at The Parish, 6 - 8 pm. Merges rock n roll with traditional Americana (cowboy rock). 6453 N. Oracle. Kevin Pakulis, Sunday Sessions at Borderlands, 2:30 - 4:30. One of Tucson’s favorites - blues, country, rock, folk. 119 E. Toole. General Tchefary Reggae Roots Nights at Royal Sun, 7 pm. International reggae artist - soul-touching music about peace, love, justice & spirituality. 1015 N. Stone. Acoustic Brunch with Rich Rodriguez at Saguaro Corners, 10:30 am. Guitarist, Spanish sound. 3750 S. Old Spanish Tr. Wycliffe Gordon & Jay Leonhart at Hotel Congress, doors 6:30 pm. Trombonist from Georgia - named Trombonist of the Year by Jazz Journalist Association NINE times! Joined by Leonhart, who was named Outstanding Bassist in the recording industry THREE times! $35 - $45. Tucson Jazz Festival. Jay Allan at Noble Hops , 5:30 pm. Funky folk, blues, country, requests. 1335 Lambert Ln., Oro Valley. Tucson Jazz Society at Brother John’s, 3 - 6 pm. 1801 N. Stone. Mik and the Funky Brunch at La Cocina, 12:30 - 2:30. Multi instrumentalists - hi-energy performance. 201 N. Court. Rene Taylor at Pastiche Modern Eatery, 6 - 9 pm. Jazz. 3025 N. Campbell. 325-3333. Hot Club of Tucson at Hotel Congress, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Great gypsy jazz band. 662-8848 Rudy Cortese at Heirloom Farmers Market at Rillito Downs, 8 - 11 am.