Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Cafe

🎶 This week at Monterey Court! 🎶

We're taking a break this Tuesday in observance of Labor Day, but we'll be back in action starting Wednesday! Come on down to Tucson's premier outdoor venue on historic Miracle Mile for a week filled with incredible live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and local artisan shops.

Check out the lineup below, then feel free to make reservations: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

Wednesday, 9/4 - Nick McBlaine & Log Train - Free Admission - 6:30pm - 9pm
Western Swing & traditional roots music from some of the best string players in the Southwest!

Thursday, 9/5 - Porch Rockers - Free Admission - 6:30pm - 9pm
A rockin' new take on the traditional Bad News Blues formula, with added harmonica!

Friday, 9/6 - Johnny Rawls - $13 advance; $15 day-of-show - 7pm - 10pm
Soulful blues backed by the Bad News Blues/Porch Rockers crew, guaranteed to get you on the dance floor!

Saturday, 9/7 - Bare Bones - $5 - 7pm - 10pm
Blues with dual lead guitars, vocal harmonies, and a powerhouse female lead singer!

Sunday, 9/8:
Brunch w/ Bill Martin & Friends - Free Admission - 10am - 1pm
Acoustic guitar and vocals to start your Sunday right.

Sunday Irish Sessions - Free Admission - 2pm - 4pm
Traditional Irish tunes shared in community. A long-standing tradition!

Blues So Bad - Free Admission - 6pm - 9pm
For fans of classic blues, this one’s for you!

Join us and let the music move you! 🎸

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

🎶🎸 This Week at Monterey Court! 🎶

Join us at Monterey Court on historic Miracle Mile, just one block off Oracle Rd., for an unforgettable week of live music! With a fantastic drink and food menu, local artisan shops and services, and our beautiful outdoor venue with a courtyard stage, we’re your perfect spot for a night out. 🌵✨

For more information on each show, and to make your reservations, please visit our website: https://www.montereycourtaz.com

Here’s the lineup:

8/27 - Xcelerators - 6:30pm - 9pm - Free Admission - Gritty, sophisticated blues from Jimmy Crimmins and company.

8/28 - Don Armstrong & the Whiskeypalians - 6:30pm - 9pm - Free Admission - Americana excellence from our very own folk statesman, Don Armstrong, and his excellent band.

8/29 - Morpholinos - 6:30pm - 9pm - Free Admission - Zany, irreverent rock'n'roll with a tinge of zydeco and polka from the minds of Gary Mackender and company.

8/30 - Ruzz Blues R***e - 7pm - 10pm - $15 ADV.; $20 at the gate - Come and experience the UK's premier big band blues sound with Gretsch-endorsed guitarist Ruzz "Guitar" Evans!

8/31 - Javalina Blue - 7pm - 10pm - Free Admission - Tubac’s notorious bluesy dance band, visiting our venue for the first time!

9/1 - TKMA Presents: Sunday Brunch w/ Ron Pandy & Greg Rogan + Way Out West - 10am - 1pm - Free Admission - Celebrate Jonathan Frahm's one-year anniversary hosting the Tucson Folk Festival-sponsored brunch with two great acts!

9/1 - TKMA Presents: Sunday Jam w/ Ron Pandy - 1:30pm - 4pm - Free Admission - Join this historic song circle after brunch. Bring an instrument and jam along, or come to listen!

9/1 - Grams & Krieger w/ Ralph Gilmore & Nancy McCallion: Roots songwriters with 100+ years of combined professional experience, also featuring the great Ralph Gilmore and Nancy McCallion.

Don't miss out on the best live music Tucson has to offer!

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

Where'd everybody go?

This is a photo from April of 2020 during the pandemic shutdown. It was a critical time for Monterey Court as we awaited the stimulus money from the government with no opportunity to generate income.
Today, we find ourselves at that crossroad again, but with no government entity coming to the rescue.
This summer has been especially difficult to keep our doors open, -our revenues down over 40%, at the same time our costs for supplies, labor, fees, all increasing.
Rockabilly's, our neighborhood live music venue closed their doors for good this past week. It seems that live music venues are failing for lack of participation by their fans.

So, you have a choice today, and we do mean today. If you cherish Monterey Court as we know so many of you do, because you tell us so often, now is the time to show it with your participation, your generosity, and your love for live music venues such as ours right here in Tucson.

We have a diverse slate of shows from which to choose- good food and libations so make your selection from our calendar & place your reservations now at montereycourtaz.com and show us that you value independent small business and live music! When we fight for what we believe in - we all win!

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

🎵 | We have a full slate of special shows this week at Monterey Court! Swing on by if anything from our lineup below suits your liking. You are always welcome to make reservations at: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

8/20 - The Tucsonics / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Some of the best players in the Southwest bring you this showcase of Western swing and traditional roots music every third Tuesday of the month.

8/21 - Eric Schaffer & the Other Troublemakers / Plus, this month they will feature The Classless Chaps! 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Eric and the gang are back for another primo round of excellent live Americana tunes.

8/22 - The Raytones / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Bringing back that classic, dancey roots rock feeling!

8/23 - Ruta Verbena / 7pm - 10pm / $8 ADV.; $10 day-of-show / Ruta Verbena is a fiery Latin band inspired by music from South America, blending musical styles that will make you want to dance!

8/24 - Jaliya / 7pm - 10pm/ $8 / Indigenous Afro-beat from Senegal & Burkina Faso. Get lost in the rhythms of the continent. Dance until your feet hurt!

8/25 - Irish Sessions During Sunday Brunch / 10am - 1pm / Free / The long established Irish music jam of 10-20 musicians gather with their traditional instruments to share tunes & comradery. Our scrumptious brunch food is available to those who want to participate or just want to sit and listen.

8/25 - Ronstadt Company Store Presents: Papa Mike Tribute / 6pm - 9pm / $12 ADV.; $15 day-of-show / The annual tribute to the great Papa Mike Ronstadt, lead by his sons Petie and Michael G. Ronstadt and featuring a wealth of fabulous talent alongside them. Don't miss this!

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

🎵 | Swing on by Monterey Court for another great week of live music from under our covered, misted patio! We are spanning many genres and styles this week to pair alongside a jig on our dance floor or a seat at a dining table with fine food and libations on offer. Please see our lineup below and, if you would like to make a reservation, you may do so on our website: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

8/13 - Touch of Gray / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Eclectic and exciting rock'n'roll!

8/14 - Mark Insley & the Broken Angels / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Top-notch, hi-octane Americana from Mark and the band.

8/15 - Songwriters Central / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Free / Presented by Jonathan Frahm and featuring Joshua Butcher, Nancy Elliott, Paul Opocensky, Annie Anna, Francis Larson, Alison Wahl, Liz Painter, and Mark Berenson.

8/16 - Heather Hardy Band / 7pm - 10pm / $12 / Primo blues from the great Heather Hardy and company!

8/17 - Little House of Funk / 7pm - 10pm / $12 adv.; $15 day-of-show / No one gets down like Connie Brannock's Little House of Funk. Come on down and feel the groove!

8/18 - TKMA Presents: Sunday Patio Sets at the Monty w/ Mama's Kitchen Sink & the Nevermores / 10am - 1pm / Free / TKMA's Greg Aiken presents two great groups for a brunch like no other.

8/18 - TKMA Sunday Jam w/ Ron Pandy / 1:30pm - 4pm / Free / Ron Pandy continues the historic TKMA Song Circle. Bring an instrument and sing and play along, or stop by for food and a drink and see what local talent comes in to play this time.

8/18 - Loveland / 6pm - 8:30pm / Free / The brainchild of David Bryan and a collaboration band of excellent musicians from throughout Tucson. Top your weekend off with something distinct!

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

Tonight's show will be the old school blues of Blues So Bad 6-9. Come on down and enjoy some great blues, food, drinks, and milder temps.

☀️ | We are forecast for clear weather and great live music from under our misted, covered patio all week long! Visit us at Monterey Court, Tucson's premier venue for phenomenal local concerts, relaxed dining, and exciting dance experiences. Please see this week's lineup below and, if you would like to, you may make reservations on our website: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

8/6 - Hot Club of Tucson / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / A night of danceable jazz from some of the Southwest's finest players.

8/7 - Nick McBlaine & Log Train / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / A grand night of traditional roots and Western swing music, brought to you by such names as Peter McLaughlin, Alvin Blaine, Nick Coventry, and Evan Dain.

8/8 - Bryan Dean Trio / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / This fine ensemble brings you great blues tunes to dance and listen to every second Thursday of the month.

8/9 - The Coolers / 7pm - 10pm / $10 adv; $12 dos. / Bombastic horns to get you moving and grooving! Soulful funk and R&B.

8/10 - The 44s / 7pm - 10pm / $10 adv; $15 dos. / We guarantee you that there won't be a better way to spend your evening when LA's 44s come to Tucson. This is premium blues in the vein of the old greats and celebrated by blues fans around the world!

8/11 - Sunday Brunch w/ Bill Martin & Friends / 10am - 1pm / Free / Bill Martin brings his guitar and warm vocals back to our stage every second Sunday for brunch - along with his friends!

8/11 - Irish Session / 2pm - 4pm / Free / Instrumentalists come to jam to Irish folk music in this long-standing Tucson tradition. Bring an instrument of your own or sit down and enjoy.

8/11 - Blues So Bad / 6pm - 9pm / Free / Missing Whose Blues? We've got the band for you. Finish your weekend off with electrifying blues from some of the best bluesmen in AZ!

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Friday night fun in Tucson! Join us at Monterey Court for drinks, dinner, dancing all to the live music of Southbound Pilot!.Don't forget to check out the shops behind the stage and around the property.
You can reserve a table on our cooled and misted patio for the night on our website at MontereyCourtAZ.com.





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🎸 | Rock into August with a great lineup of live music at the Monty! Join us for six nights of Tucson's finest, along with special brunch and afternoon offerings on Sunday. As always, please review our lineup below and, if you would like to make a reservation, you can do so on our website: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

7/30 - Jeremy Gilliam of Grand Dorado w/ Ghost of Caroline / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Grand Dorado is the music of Jeremy Gilliam, an Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, also featuring Matt and Dana McReynolds of the folk-rock duo, the Ghost of Caroline.

7/31 - Don Armstrong & the Whiskeypalians / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Rounding out July is the wonderful folk and Americana of Don Armstrong, who has been performing for over 55 years. His band, the Whiskeypalians, features some of Arizona's very best musicians and fellow songwriters.

8/1 - Porch Rockers / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Take Bad News Blues, stir in a little more rock and roll, add a harmonica, put it in the blender and voila! you have Porch Rockers.

8/2 - Southbound Pilot / 7pm - 10pm / $10 / They continue to be the premiere jam band in Tucson. Bring your dancing shoes!

8/3 - Rhythm Jax & W***y Smith / 7pm - 10pm / Free / Bringing mojo and moxie to our stage are the fabulous dancing band, Rhythm Jax, alongside W***y Smith.

8/4 - TKMA Presents: Sunday Brunch w/ Oscar Fuentes & Erika Segura / 10am - 1pm / Free / The phenomenal Oscar Fuentes returns to our stage with soulful songstress Erika Segura for this special brunch concert curated by TKMA.

8/4 - TKMA Presents: Sunday Jam w/ Ron Pandy / 1:30pm - 4pm / Free / Ron Pandy presents the TKMA Song Circle. Bring an instrument and jam with fellow musicians of all skill levels!

8/4 - Grams & Krieger w/ Ralph Gilmore and Mike Blommer / 6pm - 9pm / Free / So, over 100 years of combined professional musical experience says a couple things about Steve Grams and Danny Krieger. (1) They’re old — despite their youthful appearance–, and (2) they can do it all. Don’t try and label these guys, let’s just say these singer/songwriters play Roots Music and leave it at that.

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

🥁 | We're back with another great week of live music to round out our July at Monterey Court! Stop on by and experience phenomenal live performances from the region's best while dining from underneath our covered, misted patio setting. It's a beautiful time to celebrate the arts in Tucson.

As always, please check out our lineup below. Reservations are not required but are encouraged. If you would like to make one, please visit: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

7/23 - Blues So Bad / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / M Court welcomes this new band of venerable local blues artists. For fans of the departed Whose Blues, this will be the ticket to an evening of straight ahead blues from the greats of the past.

7/24 - 3 Folk Night! / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / On this night we bring together 3 folk acts who have been featured at the Tucson Folk Festival over the years: Gwen Ryan, Stuart Oliver, and Lizzie. Come and enjoy this great mix of different styles of folk music.

7/25 - The Morpholinos / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / From the mind of Gary Mackender comes his new staple machination, born from cajun-fueled rock'n'roll. Come dance!

7/26 - Wayback & Friends w/ The Nevermores / 7pm - 10pm / $8 / Cool rock, folk rock, blues and more from some of Tucson's very best performers.

7/27 - Black Cat Bones / 7pm - 10pm / Free / Come get your fill of electrifying, sauntering blues from this staple of the Southwest!

7/28 - Sunday Irish Sessions During Brunch / 10am - 1pm / Free / Bring and instrument and join in or sit and enjoy fine Irish music during this historic get-together, brought to you during our brunch hours on the last Sunday of every month.

7/28 - Ronstadt Record Co. Presents: Liz & Pete + P.D. Ronstadt & The Co. / 6pm - 9pm / $12 ADV.; $15 DOS. / Two amazing bands for the price of one, both led by the immaculate Peter Dalton Ronstadt and equally brilliant musical minds such as Liz Cerepanya, Don Armstrong, and Tyrus Watson.

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No rain anticipated tonight so here's your chance to come on out to hear Tucson's great western swing band The Tucsonics and help us reopen with a big night.
Music clubs such as ours rely even more on your participation in the summer months, so come hungry, thirsty, and ready for some great live music!

🎆 | We're back! Monterey Court's stage and restaurant are reopen following a short summer vacation. We're looking forward to bringing you a great week of live music ahead. Please check out our lineup below, and if anything perks your ears, you are welcome to make a seat reservation on our website if you would like: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

7/16 - The Tucsonics / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Our monthly show of Western Swing & old time music, hosted by multi-instrumentalist Alvin Blaine and featuring Nick Coventry, Evan Dain, Matt Mitchell, Fred Hayes, and oftentimes other incredible musicians like Lex Browning.

7/17 - Eric Schaffer & the Other Troublemakers / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / A great mix of original Americana, good country covers, and hi-jinx. They’re a band you’ll want to hear again & again.

7/18 - Songwriters Central / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Free / Alex Free, Amber Gaia, Ben Tully, Bobby Ronstadt, Bob Streit, Dan Oved, Eric Underwood, Josh Watts play this monthly songwriters showcase!

7/19 - The Coolers / 7pm - 10pm / $10 ADV.; $12 DOS. / Big, Brassy Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Soul & more.- One of our most popular dance bands is now on a regular second Saturday schedule throughout the year.

7/20 - Little House of Funk / 7pm - 10pm / $12 ADV.; $15 DOS. / Get swept up in the high energy of Connie Brannock’s Little House of Funk! Connie assembles the best musicians that Tucson has to offer to deliver this high powered show.

7/21 - TKMA Presents: Sunday Brunch w/ Don Armstrong & Peter Dalton Ronstadt / 10am - 1pm / Free / TKMA VP Greg Aiken presents great songwriting talent every third Sunday of the month. This time, it’s Don Armstrong and Peter Dalton Ronstadt.

7/21 - TKMA Sunday Jam w/ Ron Pandy / 1:30pm - 4pm / Free / Grab your instrument and come on down for a round robin music panoply hosted by Ron Pandy. Each participant gets to play/sing a few tunes among other performers.

7/21 - Albert Lee & Jeremy Clyde / 7pm - 10pm / $30 + tax / Don't miss this incredible show from premier songwriters and virtuosic players, Albert Lee & Jeremy Clyde, also featuring opener Valerie Neale.

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

Albert Lee & Jeremy Clyde are coming to Monterey Court on July 21! With special opener Valerie Neal.

Albert Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, having worked with the Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, and the Crickets over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock and roll scene of 1960s London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe.

After moving to the United States and assimilating himself into the country music scene, Lee quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business. He has recorded several solo albums and has won two Grammys for Best Country Instrumental Performance.

Jeremy Clyde is one half of the folk duo Chad and Jeremy, whose first song was the 1963 hit “Yesterday’s Gone.” Clyde has enjoyed a varied career in TV, on stage, and in film, and he has recently toured with Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon..

Opening the show will be Valerie Neale.

Tickets for this event are $30 plus tax and non refundable unless the headliners cancel the show. July 21, 6pm-9pm.

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

The cafe & music venue are taking an extended vacation so that we can recharge. We hope you do too!

Our shops however will be open to serve you per their own hours and schedule.

See you when we return on July 16 with The Tucsonics.

🏝️ | It's our last week of live music before Monterey Court is closed for summer vacation, July 1-15! We will then be back to our regular schedule on July 16.

See us off with some of Tucson's best before we head out to recharge, and please note that the artisan shops surrounding our venue will still be open per each individual owners' hours. Reservations are welcome and can be made online at: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

6/25 - Nick McBlaine & Log Train / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Free / Some of the best Wester swing and traditional roots music the Southwest has to offer!

6/26 - Don Armstrong & the Whiskeypalians / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Don and the gang are back for another evening of fine folk music from one of Tucson's very best songwriters.

6/27 - The Morpholinos / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Danceable rock'n'roll with a cajun twist, brought to you from the mind of Gary Mackender.

6/28 - Baba Marimba / 7pm - 10pm / $10 / Worldbeat and more from this premier dance band inspired by the Caribbean, Middle East, and beyond.

6/29 - Little House of Funk / 7pm - 10pm / $12 ADV.; $15 DOS. / No one gets down like Connie Brannock's Little House of Funk! Come dance with us from under our covered, misted patio.

6/30 - Sunday Irish Sessions at Brunch / 10am - 1pm / Free / Come watch tradition unfold as several musicians come together for an Irish jam.

6/30 - Ronstadt Record Co. Presents: Liz & Pete, the Company, and Heather Hardy Unplugged / 6pm - 9pm / $12 ADV.; $15 DOS. / On this special evening, Petie Ronstadt, Liz Cerepanya, and company are joined by Heather Hardy, who will also be opening the show with an unplugged set you don't want to miss!

The Monsoon Gods have spoken, and declared it's going to be a gorgeous night tonight. Come celebrate our first drenching, now that it's over with Heather Lil' Mama Hardy and her band! Show is 7-10. There's still time to get your discounted tickets online at our website montereycourtaz.com

Congratulations to our friends Jessica & Danny down the street at the corner of Oracle Road & Miracle Mile at Loyas Courtyard. Go down and check out their extensive collection of yard art and landscaping centerpieces. Then come on over for a drink and some live music. It's our little miracle happening on Miracle Mile.

🎤 | It's 20 degrees cooler beneath our covered, misted patio and courtyard stage here at Monterey Court! You can still comfortably enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor setting six nights a week, along with our special Sunday brunch hour shows. Please review this week's lineup below and, if you would like, you can make a reservation on our website: https://www.montereycourtaz.com/reservations.html

6/18 - The Tucsonics / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Some of the best instrumentalists in the Southwest continue to entertain with their show of traditional roots & Western swing music every month.

6/19 - Eric Schaffer & the Other Troublemakers / 6:30pm - 9pm / Free / Fronted by consummate Americana songwriter Eric Schaffer, these boys get into good trouble with us every third Wednesday of the month!

6/20 - Songwriters Center / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Free / Jonathan Frahm hosts eight songwriting acts in the round this month: Lizzie, Ron Pandy, Erika Segura, Ghost of Caroline, Jeff Bloomberg, Clio, Ben Tully, and Jeremy Gilliam of Grand Dorado.

6/21 - Bare Bones / 7pm - 10pm / $6 / 60s R&B and Soul with some blues and country thrown in for good measure. You don't want to miss this danceable, rhythmic blues band!

6/22 - Heather Hardy Band / 7pm - 10pm / $12 / Heather Lil’ Mama Hardy & her excellent blues band return for another great night of dance music!

6/23 - Tommy Tucker / 10am - 12:30pm / Free / Tommy Tucker has been a fixture in the Tucson music scene for many years. His twelve string guitar, and Tom Waits-esque style of blues continues to entertain audiences up and down the ave. Now, he's back for brunch.

6/23 - The Tirebiters / 6pm - 9pm / Free / Lex Browning and company enthrall with their powerhouse Americana!

Welcome to Monterey Court Studio Galleries & Cafe Tucson, AZ We now offer livestream events occasionally. Go to our page to find the livestream or peruse past events. You can continue to support the bands even if you are not attending the live event by using the Donate button to the left.   Of course we would love to see you in person as well. It'...

It's 108 at the airport, but a balmy 90 here inside the pavilion. Tonight onstage it's Touch of Gray 6:30-9:00 playing all your favorite classic rock. Come & enjoy!