Upcoming Concerts

Looking for a concert to sway to the lively beats of Latin music? Here are some great upcoming concerts in Tucson that can definitely get you up off your feet.

The B-Side Players are playing this Friday, February 20 at Plush at 10:45 pm. The B-Side Players are a nine person band that has been together since 1994. Formed in San Diego, the band is known for their exploration and experimentation of sounds, regardless of their origins. They currently have two albums out, Movement, which was released in 2001, and Fire in the Youth, released in 2007. They also have a single out, entitled Nuestras Demandas. All their music is available on iTunes. You can buy tickets at TicketWeb.com.



Kinky is performing on Friday, February 27 at Club Congress. Kinky is a five member band from Mexico who has been together since 1998. They released their first self-titled album, Kinky, in 2002, and just released their sixth album entitled Barracuda in 2008. Though they are a Latin band, they are heavily influenced by techno and rock music. (Music available on iTunes.)



Also check out Lila Downs, performing at Centennial Hall on Saturday, April 11. Downs writes most of her own music, drawing inspiration from music of native cultures such as Maya and Nahuatl. She has released eight albums since 1994, including two DVDs that she released in 2006 and 2008 showing her performing in a series of concerts. Her music is also available on iTunes.