June 5
Tios & Tias!
8pm-2am | 21+ – Early Bird Standing: $20 + Dice fees – General Admission Standing: Advance $25 / Day of Show $30 + Dice fees – VIP Table for Two: $45 +…
May 24
Memento Memorial Day Comedy Hour | Presented by Picnic Palz!
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $10 / Day of Show $12 + Dice Fees | 21+ You know that bizarre souvenir you bought on a road trip and can’t explain?…
Haunted Hotel Tour
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Upcoming Events
Today
Babes in Canyon
w/ Camp Bedford & Cheers to the Outside Doors 6pm | Show 6:30pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $20 + Dice fees | 21+ Eloquently blending synth-folk, moody pop, club… Read more
w/ Camp Bedford & Cheers to the Outside
Doors 6pm | Show 6:30pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $20 + Dice fees | 21+
Eloquently blending synth-folk, moody pop, club beats, and soaring vocal harmonies, Babes In Canyon crafts music that is eminently engaging and very much of the moment. Born of a spontaneous writing session during a winter storm blackout, the band wanderednaturally into the land of heavy beats, lyrics with an element of storytelling, and synth-folk instrumentation with a twist. Lush and astutely layered, what began as an exploration of the outer edges of Americana has evolved into a cohesive, enchanting artistic statement.With a spate of national tours, festivals, and live performances under their belt, songwriters Nathan and Sophia Hamer conjure up layered soundscapes, “looping keys, beats, percussion effortlessly in an electric, raucous live performance” (Atwood Magazine).Receiving praise from the likes of Under The Radar, Magnet, and Big Takeover,Babes In Canyon’s debut album “The New Loud” released in the fall of 2025. Genre-defying, expertly arranged, and profoundly catchy, Babes In Canyon stands ready to soundtrack your adventures -spontaneous or otherwise.
Sasha Berliner Quartet | Fantôme
($25-$40 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Named the youngest (and first female!) winner of Downbeat Critics’ Poll for “Rising Star – Vibraphone” in 2020, Sasha is returning to the… Read more
($25-$40 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Named the youngest (and first female!) winner of Downbeat Critics’ Poll for “Rising Star – Vibraphone” in 2020, Sasha is returning to the Century Room with music from her latest release “Fantôme”.
Originally from San Francisco, composer, producer, and band leader Sasha Berliner began her musical journey as a rock drummer before discovering her passion for the vibraphone at Oakland School for the Arts. She moved to NYC in 2016 to study under Stefon Harris at The New School, a mentorship that profoundly shaped her artistic voice.
Sasha debuted on the NYC jazz scene at Winter Jazz Fest 2018, later performing at major festivals like Atlanta Jazz Fest. In 2019, she became the first U.S. recipient of the LetterOne “Rising Stars” Jazz Award, touring North America and releasing her acclaimed debut album Azalea, blending jazz, alternative, and political themes. Her groundbreaking work earned a nomination for JazzTimes’ “Best New Release.”
She has headlined global venues like Newport Jazz Festival and collaborated with artists such as Tyshawn Sorey and Cecile McLorin Salvant. Her second album, Onyx (2022), praised for its bold, analog-recorded compositions, topped multiple jazz charts. Currently a UC Irvine professor, Sasha continues to innovate with her new album, Fantome (2025), solidifying her as a leading voice in contemporary jazz.
Sasha Berliner (vibraphone) Angelo Versace (piano) COlin McIlrath (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)
Metalachi
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 16+ – Table Seating (2 seat minimum): $35 + Dice fees – Rail Seat: $35 + Dice fees – General Admission Standing: Advance $20 / Day… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 16+
– Table Seating (2 seat minimum): $35 + Dice fees
– Rail Seat: $35 + Dice fees
– General Admission Standing: Advance $20 / Day of Show $25 + Dice fees
Born from a long night of music, tequila, and mariachi-loving metalheads, Metalachi has been entertaining audiences and wooing abuelas everywhere for over a decade.
Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the band has traveled across the US, Canada, and Mexico, performing everywhere from the smallest local bars to the largest parties, including Heavy Montreal, Megacruise, and Mosters of Rock Cruise.
Return to the 80’s | Safety Dance featuring DJ Bueller!
9pm-1am | FREE | 21+ DJ Bueller – nationally known retro DJ (as heard on SiriusXM Channel 33 First Wave) —brings the ultimate ’80s dance party back to Club Congress. Neon beats,… Read more
9pm-1am | FREE | 21+
DJ Bueller – nationally known retro DJ (as heard on SiriusXM Channel 33 First Wave) —brings the ultimate ’80s dance party back to Club Congress.
Neon beats, new wave classics, and a packed floor as retro night returns to Tucson’s most historic club. This isn’t a throwback – it’s a takeover.
Walk In
Dance Out
Late Night w/ Sounds by Posi
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ Come hangout and dance on the Hotel Congress Plaza with Sounds by Posi! He’ll be changing it up every week so, don’t miss out! Read more
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
Come hangout and dance on the Hotel Congress Plaza with Sounds by Posi! He’ll be changing it up every week so, don’t miss out!
Late Night with the Ryan Wheless Quartet
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with saxophonist Ryan Wheless and his band! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced… Read more
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with saxophonist Ryan Wheless and his band! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket – walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!
Ryan Wheless (sax) Alassane Diarra (keys) Colin Mcllrath (bass) TroyCov (drums)
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until… Read more
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until 9:30pm. Musicians who sit in get in free thanks to the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative!
Holy Fuck
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $20 / Day of Show $25 + Dice fees | 21+ W/ MEMORIALS Canadian quartet Holy Fuck have always been happy to plow a distinctly… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $20 / Day of Show $25 + Dice fees | 21+
W/ MEMORIALS
Canadian quartet Holy Fuck have always been happy to plow a distinctly lone furrow. Never ones to chase the limelight or hop on any genre-wagon that happens to be passing by, they’ve played by their own rules for the best part of 20 years and five albums. It’s for that reason that they’ve become one of the country’s finest and most influential exports, with their widescreen technicolour, crescendo-heavy and highly danceable sound often finding itself imitated, but never bettered.
Even after attracting mainstream attention thanks to appearing on the soundtracks to Breaking Bad, The Substance, Mr Robot, Chemical Hearts, Good Girls, Cheaters and Invincible (the latter producing viral hit ‘Tom Tom’), the band has continued to go against the grain in a cultural landscape that prioritises and lionises the safe and predictable over the marginal and single-minded.
Mike Zito
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 21+ – Advance General Admission Seated $30 + Dice Fees – Advance General Admission Standing Room Only $26 + Dice Fees – Day of Show General… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 21+
– Advance General Admission Seated $30 + Dice Fees
– Advance General Admission Standing Room Only $26 + Dice Fees
– Day of Show General Admission Standing Room Only $30 + Dice Fees
From his childhood in St. Louis to the global blues-rock circuit, Mike Zito has always kept it real. He began playing guitar at age five and by his late teens was a fixture on the St. Louis music scene. For Zito, honesty, authenticity, and integrity aren’t just part of the brand—they’re the foundation. “I have nothing to hide; it seems my honesty is what people relate to most,” he once told Vintage Guitar.
Zito is a powerhouse in modern blues rock. He’s an artist whose gritty guitar work, deeply human songwriting, and magnetic stage presence have made him a defining force in the genre. From smoke-filled bars in St. Louis to major festival stages around the world, he has built a career on emotional honesty, fearless playing, and an unshakable commitment to the song.
In 2025, Zito claimed the Blues Music Award for Blues Rock Album of the Year with Life Is Hard, a deeply personal and sonically bold record that cements his place among the genre’s elite. The win followed his 2024 sweep, where he was honored with Blues Rock Album of the Year and Blues Rock Artist of the Year, reflecting both his creative output and his relentless touring schedule.
A lifelong road warrior, Zito has spent decades sharpening his craft onstage, channeling the sounds of classic blues, rock, soul, and Americana into something unmistakably his own. His live shows are equal parts fire and heart: searing solos, powerhouse grooves, and storytelling that invites audiences straight into his world.
Karaoke in the Club!
Congratulations, you’re booked! You’re the star at Late Night Karaoke this Sunday in the club – FREE from 10PM – 2AM Read more
Congratulations, you’re booked! You’re the star at Late Night Karaoke this Sunday in the club – FREE from 10PM – 2AM
Big Band Bash! | Pima Community College Big Band & Century Jazz Orchestra
($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Join us for an evening of big band music from two of Tucson’s premier groups! This week features the Pima Community College… Read more
($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Join us for an evening of big band music from two of Tucson’s premier groups! This week features the Pima Community College Big Band during the first set, under the direction of Scott Black, featuring jazz standards performed from a variety of periods in big band style.
The second set features the Century Jazz Orchestra. Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!
The Darts
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $20 + Dice fees | 21+ W/ Service & Freezing Hands THE DARTS (US), now based in Seattle, Washington, formed… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $20 + Dice fees | 21+
W/ Service & Freezing Hands
THE DARTS (US), now based in Seattle, Washington, formed in 2016 with the goal of making great all-girl garage-rock noise, see the world, and have a fab slumber party every night. The four women threw on vintage black slips, kicked off their shoes, and set out on the adventure. In the first year, the band put out two self-produced EPs and signed with Dirty Water Records (UK), which then released the first full-length vinyl, Me.Ow (2017). Dirty Water then re-released the first two EPs as a second full-length vinyl, The Darts (2017). The band immediately went on tour with The Living End and Billie Joe Armstrong’s The Longshot, and soon found themselves on big European stages like Sjockfest, Cosmic Trip, and Roots n Roses.
In 2018, Jello Biafra signed The Darts to his label, Alternative Tentacles, released their first 7-inch, Bullet (2018) and then put out the third full-length record, I Like You But Not Like That (2018). The band supported their heroes The Damned on a US tour, performed on main stages at big festivals like Punk Rock Bowling, Hipnosis Fest and The Bash, and got placements on top tv shows like Peaky Blinders and reviews in top publications like Rolling Stone. During the pandemic, Vox hosted an Instagram Live session with over fifty thousand viewers. In 2022, The Darts released the EP Love Tsunami on Adrenalin Fix Music (France), toured it around the US and Europe, and performed on KEXP.
In 2023, Alternative Tentacles Records released The Darts’ fourth LP, Snake Oil, funded entirely by fans and co-produced by Jello Biafra himself. The band went on a 100-day European tour, with unique European editions of Snake Oil and sold-out shows in Madrid, London, France, and Scotland, plus appearances at top festivals Munster Raving Looney Party (Spain), Relache Fest (France), Festival Beat (Italy), Loungefest (Holland), and Muehlen Madness (Germany). The first pressings of Snake Oil sold out in both the US and Europe in less than two months and second pressings were rushed out on both continents during the tour.
While juggling the Snake Oil tours, the band recorded their fifth full-length record, Boomerang, with Grammy-winning producer Mark Rains (Hoover iii, Death Valley Girls) at Station House Studio in Los Angeles. Once again the album was released by Alternative Tentacles on different US and EU editions in the March 2024 – and again followed by over four months of touring in Europe, UK, and USA. The album catapulted the band into feature articles in Rock n Folk, Rolling Stone, and many other major publications, plus appearances on France 24 television, BBC radio, a live show at Barlinnie Prison in Edinburgh, and inclusion on many best of 2024 lists. During the massive tour, the band recorded two new singles in Lyon, France.
In 2025, The Darts will release the new singles in June on a compilation of early essential tracks, Nightmare Queens, on Adrenalin Fix Music and on an Alternative Tentacles split 7-inch with labelmates Tsunami Bomb. The band will head out on significant US tours with Dion Lunadon and SERVICE and perform at many more international festivals (Binic Blues Fest in France, BearStone Fest in Croatia, Relache Fest in France, Celebration Days Fest in France, Boneyard Fest in UK, LunaFest in Portugal, CornRock fest in Switzerland, Dollfest in USA, Tough Enough Fest in Belgium, etc).
The touring lineup for 2025 is Nicole Laurenne (lead vocals, organ), Lindsay Scarey (bass, backup vocals), Rebecca Davidson (guitar), and Rikki Watson (drums, backup vocals), plus an appearance by Heather Thomas (drums) in May. The band plans to go back into the studio with Mark Rains in August to record the next full-length LP.
Lucky Devils Band
Doors 7pm Show 8pm FREE —LUCKY DEVILS BAND—The Lucky Devils Band, a customizable event band, showcase their talents! This showcase is the band rehearsal evening – they’ll be playing new and old… Read more
Doors 7pm
Show 8pm
FREE
—LUCKY DEVILS BAND—The Lucky Devils Band, a customizable event band, showcase their talents! This showcase is the band rehearsal evening – they’ll be playing new and old material, and they’ll probably play some pretty unusual stuff too – always a lot of fun! They’ll play a mixture of chilled out music and high energy tunes. Lucky Devils showcases are a relaxed, free, public gig where you can see the band performing live. You can ask any questions, talk to the musicians, and get a good feel for how amazing and different the band is compared to everything else out there. Showcases are an invaluable part of your event planning research and the best way to ensure that you get a great band! Showcases are also a fun evening out – you can talk to the band and see them playing a variety of styles.
Matt Dinniman at Hotel Congress
Doors 5pm | Show 6:30pm | 18+ – General Admission + Signing Line: $38 + Dice fees – General Admission (no signing line): $38 + Dice fees Join Stacks Book Club at… Read more
Doors 5pm | Show 6:30pm | 18+
– General Admission + Signing Line: $38 + Dice fees
– General Admission (no signing line): $38 + Dice fees
Join Stacks Book Club at Hotel Congress to celebrate Matt Dinniman’s release of A Parade of Horribles!
Each ticket includes access to the event and a pre-signed hardcover copy of A Parade of Horribles. There are two types of tickets:
General Admission + Signing Line: A pre-signed copy of A Parade of Horribles, access to the seated discussion, and access to signing line which includes signing/personalization for one book or one item, and a candid photo opportunity (no posed photos).
General Admission (no signing line): A pre-signed copy of A Parade of Horribles and access to the seated discussion.
This event is for readers ages 18+. One ticket will equal one person. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Limited tickets available, so grab one while supplies last!
**ABOUT A PARADE OF HORRIBLES**
It’s off to the races in the explosive eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—featuring bonus material exclusive to this print edition.
As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.
Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple.
Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”
Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.
Carl hates that it’s business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do.
So Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been.
Includes part eight of the exclusive bonus story “Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret.”
**ABOUT MATT DINNIMAN**
Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the NYT bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world.
He doesn’t really hate Cocker Spaniels, and he plays bass in one band.
***Questions? Contact christine@stacksbookclub.com***
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*Purchase of an event ticket entitles attendees to a pre-signed copy of A Parade of Horribles and access to the event as described above. Please note that tickets are nonrefundable. This policy includes the cost of A Parade of Horribles. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, you can pick up your copy of A Parade of Horribles in person from Stacks Book Club Broadway by May 30th, 2026. No exceptions.*
*All Stacks Book Club events, unless otherwise stated, are 18+ only. Any children under the age of 18 will not be allowed entry to the event. No exceptions.*
*By purchasing a ticket, you are acknowledging that you have read the event information and are in agreement to the above policies, as well as consenting to the possible use of your likeness in photos or videos on Stacks Book Club’s social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.).*
GWD Presents: Jeopardy Bar League!
Doors 6pm | Game 7pm | FREE | All Ages We’re bringing Jeopardy to the Hotel Congress Plaza! This isn’t your average trivia. This smartphone-based game features authentic questions from the show’s… Read more
Doors 6pm | Game 7pm | FREE | All Ages
We’re bringing Jeopardy to the Hotel Congress Plaza! This isn’t your average trivia. This smartphone-based game features authentic questions from the show’s writers, dynamic league leaderboards, and the chance to qualify to be contestants on the actual TV show! Join us every Wednesday for some Jeopardy fun! Food from the Cup Cafe and drinks will be available for purchase.
Aaron Szabo y Los Esquineros
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm + 8pm Sets) Drummer & percussionist Aaron Szabo (Zona Libre, TLJN, et al) brings us “Los Esquineros”! Expect a blend of of Brazlian, Cuban and Puerto… Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm + 8pm Sets) Drummer & percussionist Aaron Szabo (Zona Libre, TLJN, et al) brings us “Los Esquineros”! Expect a blend of of Brazlian, Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms mixed with jazz melodies. Two sets at 6:30pm & 8pm!
Juniper Djinn | The Music of Hoagy Carmichael
($10-$20 + DICE Fees | 6:30pm Show) Welcome back Bisbee-based early jazz experts Juniper Djinn to the Century Room! Featuring Jessica Fleet (guitar, clarinet and vocals) Bill Stoller (guitar and accordian) Wolfgang… Read more
($10-$20 + DICE Fees | 6:30pm Show) Welcome back Bisbee-based early jazz experts Juniper Djinn to the Century Room! Featuring Jessica Fleet (guitar, clarinet and vocals) Bill Stoller (guitar and accordian) Wolfgang Wang (piano) Slim Tighe (bass)
JUNIPER DJINN
Clarinet dreamscapes amongst a sea of melodious waltzes, the billowing sounds of early American jazz, gypsy jazz, and Balkan folk music make up the core sounds of Juniper Djinn. This special evening, the duo brings their singular lens to the music of Hoagy Carmichael, one of America’s most beloved and enduring songwriters. Known for classics that sit at the crossroads of Tin Pan Alley, jazz, and American folk sentiment, Carmichael’s songbook is a natural home for Juniper Djinn’s sound. The duo’s originals reflect a familiar feeling of 30s & 40s nostalgia and timeless tunes ingrained deep within traditional American and European jazz. The duo is best known for their live performances in which they play an array of genres spanning across decades of time and regularly features other musicians from across the globe.
Singer, clarinet player, and rhythm guitarist Jessica Fleet is the main vocal of the group with a voice that has been described as an angel and a demon singing in harmony with her powerful vocals, dynamic vocal range, and deep growl. Famed Baby Gramps quoted her as his “favorite singer” and compared her to the great Bessie Johnson. “That voice is a force of nature and hearing it’s a bright balm shining like a birth cake emerging from a dark wood”. – Charlie Unhau
Multi-instrumentalist Bill Stoller is the other half of the duo with his incredible, studious guitar playing, rhythmic accompaniment, accordion and upright bass on the duo’s albums. With over a decade of experience playing in different bands and touring, Juniper Djinn brings a transformative atmosphere of sound and musicians with each and every show.
Chick Adjacent
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $12 / Day of Show $15 + Dice Fees | 16+ W/ Porcelain Scorpion & Jaime Q tucson based queer femme band making music for… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $12 / Day of Show $15 + Dice Fees | 16+
W/ Porcelain Scorpion & Jaime Q
tucson based queer femme band making music for gays with religious trauma
Space Travelers Union Presents: Ferguson, Saunier, Wheless, McIlrath
($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 8:30pm Show) Space Travelers Union Presents: Mark Ferguson, Greg Saunier, Ryan Wheless, Colin Mcilrath Space Travelers Union is a creative-musician collective formed in the Arizona desert… Read more
($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 8:30pm Show) Space Travelers Union Presents: Mark Ferguson, Greg Saunier, Ryan Wheless, Colin Mcilrath
Space Travelers Union is a creative-musician collective formed in the Arizona desert through the meeting of composition, improvisation, and electronic signal. The project has reached international audiences through BBC6, Radio France’s FIP, JazzFM, and Gilles Peterson’s WorldwideFM, with additional recognition from Bandcamp’s “New and Notable” and YouTube Music’s Jazz Hotlist.
This performance features:
Mark Ferguson (Saxophone + Electronics)
Greg Saunier (Drums)
Ryan Wheless (Saxophone + Synthesizer)
Colin McIlrath (Bass)
This performance is presented as part of the ongoing Space Travelers Union Presents residency at the Century Room.
Tempo
9pm-1am | FREE | 21+ HAPPY NEW YEAR! Come be yourself! TEMPO🗯️: the party every Thursday where DJs, vendors, and homies meet to put you on! Cheapest drinks all week👊🏼 Calling all… Read more
9pm-1am | FREE | 21+
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Come be yourself! TEMPO🗯️: the party every Thursday where DJs, vendors, and homies meet to put you on! Cheapest drinks all week👊🏼
Calling all creators: Inviting Dj’s, Beat Makers, Artists & Music Lovers to join us to play whatever makes you feel most. Rotating Genres, Creative Blends, Amateurs & Experts all welcome here.
We’re launching a collectible Tempo card – consider it your key to elevated, impromptu perks you when least expect it! 😉👌🏽
Timing | Energy | Movement | Performance | Originality
Hosted by: @waltersthedon⚡️ | 🌝 @good.day.good.night 🌚
Ashley Kahn | Miles Davis at 100
($30-$40 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A centennial reflection on Miles Davis, one of the most transformative figures in twentieth-century music, led by acclaimed historian Ashley Kahn. From the… Read more
($30-$40 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A centennial reflection on Miles Davis, one of the most transformative figures in twentieth-century music, led by acclaimed historian Ashley Kahn. From the cool restraint of Birth of the Cool through the modal innovations of Kind of Blue to the electric upheaval of Bitches Brew, Davis continually redefined the language of jazz, assembling forward-looking ensembles and reshaping the role of the bandleader as curator, catalyst, and disruptor.
Ashley Kahn:
Born in the Bronx and educated at Columbia University, Kahn has built a career documenting the inner workings of landmark recordings and the artists behind them. His work includes definitive books on Kind of Blue and A Love Supreme, as well as Grammy-winning liner notes for Offering: Live at Temple University and Miles ’55: The Prestige Recordings. His writing combines historical precision with close attention to the musical decisions that shaped these recordings.
This program situates Davis’s work within a broader musical and social context, examining how each phase of his career reframed improvisation, production, and audience expectation. Through Kahn’s perspective, the music emerges as a continuous process of reinvention. For this performance, Kahn will be joined by Jason Carder (trumpet) Morani Sanders (trumpet) Cameron Davidson (trumpet) Max Goldschmid (trumpet) Angelo Versace (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)
PURR!
10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ Purr Fridays are for the party animals! High energy Tech House and Club Hits, each week with a rotating lineup of college and local DJs & drink… Read more
10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
Purr Fridays are for the party animals! High energy Tech House and Club Hits, each week with a rotating lineup of college and local DJs & drink specials!
Night Shade w/ Mother Tierra on the Plaza!
10pm-12am | FREE | 21+ Dance, drink, and hang out with us on the plaza! ✨House + Hip Hop✨ $3 PBR $4 TRULY $5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT Read more
10pm-12am | FREE | 21+
Dance, drink, and hang out with us on the plaza!
✨House + Hip Hop✨
$3 PBR
$4 TRULY
$5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT
Late Night with Molin | The Colin McIlrath Quartet
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with legendary Tucson bassist Colin McIlrath and his band of freewheeling jazz artists! Guarantee a seat… Read more
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with legendary Tucson bassist Colin McIlrath and his band of freewheeling jazz artists! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket – walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!
Desert Haze Market
Join us for Desert Haze Vintage Market! Free on the Plaza from 11am – 4pm DJ Set from Triple Scorp and Lots of Vintage Clothes The Bloody Mary bar will be up… Read more
Join us for Desert Haze Vintage Market!
Free on the Plaza from 11am – 4pm
DJ Set from Triple Scorp and Lots of Vintage Clothes
The Bloody Mary bar will be up and running in our Lounge and The Cup Cafe will be open so you can grab a bite before you shop!
The Pete Rodriguez Quartet | Nuyorican Soul
($30-$40 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Trumpeter, vocalist, and percussionist Pete Rodríguez carries the bloodline of Nuyorican salsa as he takes his unique brand of jazz to exciting new… Read more
($30-$40 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)
Trumpeter, vocalist, and percussionist Pete Rodríguez carries the bloodline of Nuyorican salsa as he takes his unique brand of jazz to exciting new places. Son of salsa singer Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez and godson of Fania Records bandleader Johnny Pacheco, Rodríguez cut his teeth playing with some of the greatest names in Latin music.
By age 19, he was musical director of his father’s band. As a vocalist, he sang on Tito Puente’s Grammy-award winning Mambo Birdland. As an instrumentalist, he’s appeared with legends including Celia Cruz, Chico O’Farrill, Bebo Valdez and Eddie Palmieri, including performing on the Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project’s Grammy-winning release, Simpatico.
As a bandleader, Rodríguez draws on his diverse upbringing—including living through the birth of Hip Hop in the Bronx and becoming an accomplished classical trumpeter as an adolescent in Puerto Rico—to create his own brand of jazz that defies categorization. ”
Rodríguez showcases remarkable chops, the notes flying from his horn in rapid, fluid succession … [he] needn’t worry about being obscured by his dad’s legacy – he’s an instrumental and compositional powerhouse with creativity and soul to spare.” (Jazziz).
His music demonstrates his aptitude for hard-driving, modern post-bop jazz, as much as melodic Latin variants and R&B-tinged grooves. Rodríguez has released a series of acclaimed albums as a leader, including Mind Trip, The Alchemist, Caminando con Papi (Destiny Records), El Conde Negro (Destiny Records), Obstacles (Sunnyside Records), and his most recent, I’m Pete Rodríguez, Vol. 1 (Sunnyside Records), named one of the Best of 2024 by the New York City Jazz Record. His forthcoming I’m Pete Rodríguez, Vol. 2 continues his exploration of identity, resilience, and innovation.
Band Lineup
Pete Rodriguez (trumpet & percussion) Raul Reyes (bass) Angelo Versace (piano) Julian Miltenberger (drums)
Bellsy Birthday Bash + Album Release Show!
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $12/ Day of Show $15 | 16+ with Vadana + Sam Bencomo It’s Bella’s birthday! Come to the Club Congress to celebrate the release of… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $12/ Day of Show $15 | 16+
with Vadana + Sam Bencomo
It’s Bella’s birthday! Come to the Club Congress to celebrate the release of Bella’s new album as Bellsy! Joining her are the sweet indie sounds of Vadana and Sam Bencomo.
Skin Theory Tour Homecoming
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $12 / Day of Show $15 | 16+ Experimental rock outfit Skin Theory makes their way to the Hotel Congress Plaza supported by Romo Lampkin… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $12 / Day of Show $15 | 16+
Experimental rock outfit Skin Theory makes their way to the Hotel Congress Plaza supported by Romo Lampkin & Andrew Candle after several dates on the road!
Channeling the energy and progressive and experimental sounds of early 80s King Crimson to modern bands like Black Country, New Road, Skin Theory features elaborately constructed, exciting music for the modern age.
Late Night w/ Sounds by Posi
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ Come hangout and dance on the Hotel Congress Plaza with Sounds by Posi! He’ll be changing it up every week so, don’t miss out! Read more
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
Come hangout and dance on the Hotel Congress Plaza with Sounds by Posi! He’ll be changing it up every week so, don’t miss out!
Phenomena w/ Walters the Don!
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ PHENOMENA Intentionally crafted to pull you deeper into the night and onto the dance floor, Walters the Don crafts a diverse and immersive sonic experience… Read more
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
PHENOMENA
Intentionally crafted to pull you deeper into the night and onto the dance floor, Walters the Don crafts a diverse and immersive sonic experience for Saturdays nights in the club.
Expect a hypnotic selection from artists like Chris Lake, Cloonee, Max Styler, John Summit, PAWSA, Crankdat, Tape B, Subtronics, and ISOKNOCK blended with club anthems from Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Charli XCX, Lil Jon, Doechii, Sexyy Red, Bad Bunny, Los Tucanes, and more!
Photo galleries, themed parties, the occasional opportunity to dance on stage is what you can expect.
Walters The Don and Club Congress presents the next evolution for Electronic Music at Hotel Congress!
Late Night with Joshua Carruthers
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with drummer Joshua Carruthers and his band. Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced… Read more
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with drummer Joshua Carruthers and his band. Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket – walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!
Tango Guitar Project | Andrés Pantoja Farewell Concert!
( $15-25 + Dice fees | 4:30pm Matinee) Come wish founding Tango Guitar Project member Andrés Pantoja well before he returns home to Chile! TGP invites audiences to experience the power, energy,… Read more
( $15-25 + Dice fees | 4:30pm Matinee) Come wish founding Tango Guitar Project member Andrés Pantoja well before he returns home to Chile!
TGP invites audiences to experience the power, energy, and elegance of tango, reimagined for three guitars. Their unique formation—a trio of classically trained guitarists are rarely seen in the U.S. Performances feature a virtuoso interpretations of classics like “Libertango” and “La Cumparsita” with spontaneous improvisation and exhilarating arrangements that make every concert a thrilling and unforgettable experience. The Tango Guitar Project brings together three world-class classical guitarists from three countries. Led by Maxi Larrea (Argentina)—award-winning tango guitarist, composer,and author of a recently published tango guitar book—the trio also features Misael Barraza-Díaz (México), a flamenco virtuoso with ten international competition wins, and Andrés Pantoja (Chile), an acclaimed guitarist with multiple international awards and recorded albums.
Priscilla Priddy is Western as F*ck | Priscilla’s Birthday Party!
Doors 6pm | Show 6:30pm | Advance $12/ Day of Show $15 | 16+ Come celebrate the birth of Tucson’s Country Queen with Priscilla Priddy & The Pretty Boys at the Western… Read more
Doors 6pm | Show 6:30pm | Advance $12/ Day of Show $15 | 16+
Come celebrate the birth of Tucson’s Country Queen with Priscilla Priddy & The Pretty Boys at the Western as F*ck night!
Bring your boots, hats, and best blue jeans for a night of vendors, drinks, and a whole lot of two-steppin’!
Featuring Chick Blundy & The Tryin’ Times as they release their EP and Hank Abbey & The Pearl Snaps!
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until… Read more
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until 9:30pm. Musicians who sit in get in free thanks to the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative!
Memento Memorial Day Comedy Hour | Presented by Picnic Palz!
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $10 / Day of Show $12 + Dice Fees | 21+ You know that bizarre souvenir you bought on a road trip and can’t explain?… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $10 / Day of Show $12 + Dice Fees | 21+
You know that bizarre souvenir you bought on a road trip and can’t explain? The tchotchke your aunt gave you that’s been collecting dust for years? The item your roommate keeps asking you to throw away?
Bring it.
Memento Memorial is an interactive stand-up show where the audience doesn’t just watch, YOU’RE a part of the act. Comics will roast YOUR items in REAL TIME. Think of it like show-and-tell from elementary school, except funnier, louder, + a full bar.
The weirder your item, the better the bit. A trophy, a taxidermied something, a truly unhinged memento — all fair game. Comics turn your stuff into punchlines, and the crowd goes along for the ride.
See you at Club Congress and bring something weird.
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