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Tucson Music Scene: It’s Better Than You Think

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Arizona chapter.

As all University of Arizona students know, Tucson isn’t exactly regarded as the most happening place for the popular music scene. While many fantastic groups come through Phoenix on a regular basis, it isn’t always convenient to make a trip up there. In good news, more and more well-known artists are starting to tour through Tucson. Interested? Keep reading to find out who is coming, where they’ll be, and when.
 

Young The Giant, February 15, Rialto Theatre
 
Benny Benassi, February 17, Tucson Arena
 
LeAnn Rimes, February 19, Fox Theatre
 
Dance Gavin Dance, February 20, The Rock
 
Clay Walker, Febrary 25, Desert Diamond Casino
 
Los Lonely Boys, February 29, Fox Tucson Theatre
 
Mac Miller, March 2, UA Mall (and it’s free!)
 
Sublime, March 4, Rialto Theatre
 
Drake, March 4, Tucson Arena
 
Willie Nelson, March 6, Desert Diamond Casino
 
Asking Alexandra, March 11, Rialto Theatre
 
TYGA (The Careless World Tour), March 22, Rialto Theatre
 
Fun., March 23, Rialto Theatre
 
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, March 29, Tucson Arena
 
Tech N9NE, April 13, Rialto Theatre
 
Bon Iver, April 23, Rialto Theatre
 
In addition, always keep an eye out for different events that the U of A brings to us. But in the meantime, get some tickets and have some fun!

My name is Jessica Cooper and in the Fall I will be a Senior at the University of Arizona. I am majoring in journalism with a dual minor in history and judaic studies. My focus is in both print and online journalism. I have loved being a part of the Her Campus team for the last semester and am so excited to be the campus correspondant for the 2011-2012 year.