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Arizona Sonoran News

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Guitarist Rich Hopkins, second from left, and frontman David Slutes, second from right, were the leading force behind the Sidewinders’ national attention in the 1980s and ’90s. (Courtesy of David Slutes)

One last night at La Rosa. Maybe.

Spencer Kyte, Reporter May 5, 2026

The sounds of banging rock ‘n’ roll and familiar voices will fill the walls of La Rosa on Friday, May 22, as four legendary Tucson acts take the stage at The First Annual Last Reunion Ever. The...

Gem and Jam Festival is back

Gem and Jam Festival is back

Alexander Bronkala, Reporter February 4, 2026

Thousands of music fans are expected to attend the 17th annual Gem and Jam Festival this weekend at Pima County Fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy of Gem & Jam) After a yearlong hiatus, the 17th annual...

Accordions for sale in The Folk Shop on Oct. 10, in Tucson, Ariz. Some accordion parts are rarely sold anymore, meaning repairs often require salvaging and taking parts from other broken accordions.

Accordions take over Tucson for Oktoberfest

Madeleine Slawny, Reporter October 29, 2025

During Oktoberfest only two things are certain - beer and polka. As guests enjoy sips from local breweries, their ears are treated to energetic folk music that encourages participants to hit the dance...

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