Old friends of Kool Shades reunite

It's been a year since the six-piece ska act known as Kool Shades last performed in public, and the former high school buddies are looking forward to Friday's reunion show at Club Congress.

Rock on: Queensrÿche ready for 4th decade of heavy metal

It's been a long, rockin' journey for the heavy metal band Queensrÿche as it celebrates its 30th anniversary tour.

Wildcat style for anyone at any budget

You don’t have to be one of the thousands of students who started the fall semester at the University of Arizona to enjoy a bit of campus life. One of the easiest ways is to head down to Main Gate Square, which features more than 25 shops and salons and 30 restaurants.

Teen pop star brings mall tour to Tucson

Aspiring pop singer Manika is bringing her live show to the Tucson Mall Saturday for two sets - at 1 and 5 p.m. - in the mall's Center Court.

Pop singer Manika does the mall

Aspiring pop singer Manika is bringing her live show to the Tucson Mall Saturday for two sets - at 1 and 5 p.m. - in the mall's Center Court.

Monsoon Mania party is a chance to dance

Batucaxé, Tucson's premier high-energy Afro-Brazilian band, is hosting its third annual Monsoon Mania Dance Party on Saturday.

Fichot's music draws on worldly mix

Jessica Fichot writes and performs most of her songs in French but also sings in other languages, and uses a variety of musical styles to fit her songs.

Fame came for Christina Perri as 'Hearts' hit TV show

Everything fell into place for singer-songwriter Christina Perri when one of her songs debuted on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance."

Ben Folds collaborates with lyricist

Ben Folds has been touring as a solo artist for a decade, but for his latest album he worked with one of rock's biggest fans.

Foster the People got hot quickly

He describes himself as the one who got into trouble in his youth, the little kid with a big mouth. Mark Foster, 27, frontman and main songwriter of Foster the People, never thought he would become a music sensation. Now that little kid has landed himself the role of lead singer for a band w…