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From its 1985 inception as a once-weekly showcase for downtown Tucson’s creative community, to its current status as “one of the ten best rock clubs in the United States,” Club Congress has continuously striven to be a catalyst for art. In addition to our emphasis on showcasing music’s cutting edge, The CC has earned repeated accolades as the city’s best dance club. All this takes place within a lush socio-historic context. The Tap Room, attached to Club Congress, has been a favorite watering hole since the 19th Amendment was passed.

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Live Music

Saturday, Jul. 5 at 7:00 pm

Brothers Unconnected: tribute to the Sun City Girls

Alan Bishop & Richard Bishop Present:   THE BROTHERS UNCONNECTED   A Tribute to Charles [...]
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Sunday, Jul. 6 at 6:00 pm

Summer Sunday BBQ FREE Concert Series - Sand Rubies, Luminarios and Little Sisters Of The Poor

We are going to throw a whole lot of celebrative words are you right now , so get prepared … to celebrate. Celebrate the birth of our beloved soundman Ken, with a concert featuring all the bands he plays in. Celebrate that it is free! Celebrate the man who gives us sound in a place [...]
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Tuesday, Jul. 8 at 7:30 pm

Rooney

Rooney is a five piece band of Los Angeles natives that formed in early 2000. After self-releasing two EPs and establishing a loyal following around L.A. and Orange County, the band signed with Geffen Records in 2002. The band toured relentlessly behind their self-titled debut until [...]
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Wednesday, Jul. 9 at 6:00 pm

Worry Doll Records Cd Release Party!

Present: Everyone! Everyone! Everyone! ( a Tucson, Arizona Compilation) Like a wave of Lukácsian class consciousness, Musicians often realizes that “hey .. we are all in the same boat here.” and feel connected to each other in this ethereal mist of a social concept called a ’scene’. Turns out, most musician like each other, they [...]
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Friday, Jul. 11 at 8:00 pm

X-mas in July Ft: Bishop Allen

As if we needed a reason to celebrate anything ever , this Friday is just one more stop in the full time party express here at congress. This one might appeal to the individuals who crave that time of year where every one gets drunk in Santa hats. Thats right , We are Throwing [...]
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Saturday, Jul. 12 at 6:00 pm

The Unlimited Enthusiasm Expo '08: Harry and the Potters

Harry and the Potters Listen up! Harry and the Potters are coming to Congress for what they call The Unlimited Enthusiasm Expo ‘08. What does that mean? It’s obvious that the Harry and the Potters boys have tapped into some infinite power supply to fuel their enthusiasm. Rumor around the mill is that the boys are [...]
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Sunday, Jul. 13 at 7:00 pm

Tilly and the Wall

Tilly and the Wall Tilly and the Wall is coming back to Congress! Our favorite tap dancing saddle creek band is busting out another appearance. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video 21 PUMP STREET music video
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Tuesday, Jul. 15 at 8:00 pm

Joshua Radin with special guest: Vanessa Carlton and Alexa Wilkinson

with special guest: Vanessa Carlton and Alexa Wilkinson $18 Adv $20 day of
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Wednesday, Jul. 16 at 8:00 pm

Liz Painter with Namoli Brennett

Liz Painter The Liz Painter Band is making its way onto the indie scene with delightful textures and tales. Liz creates a vast sonic space full with elemental and earth - based energies and images. Her vocals are infused with a dramatic, theatrical style. Her band backs her with a unique, rich and rhythmic orchestration. Their [...]
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Thursday, Jul. 17 at 6:00 pm

Ace Enders and a Million Different People, Powerspace, Danger Radio

Arthur Enders is the man behind Ace Enders; he was also the mastermind behind The Early November. Hot off a *HUGE* tour with Angels and Airwaves and touring on a new album coming out on June 24th, this is your chance to get really familiar with the man and the band! Powerspace Although Ohio-bred, Chicago-based [...]
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Friday, Jul. 18 at 9:00 pm

Tongue Dried Sun CD Release show!

      TONGUE DRIED SUN   CD RELEASE SHOW!! So where, oh-where has our Tongue Dried Sun gone? It’s been months since we last saw them on our Congress stage. After months of waiting, we are proud to announce that Tongue Dried Sun is coming back to rock your face. T.D.S. has been holed up for the past six months [...]
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Sunday, Jul. 20 at 7:00 pm

James McMurtry

James McMurty We here at Congress are pleased to see the return of Mr McMurtry to our humble nightclub. One of our favorite rockin troubadoors, we’ve seen the career arc and we are impressed. After years of playing, his star continues to rise. Bravo! Expect, great songs and a meaty guitar as always. You need to a flashplayer [...]
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Tuesday, Jul. 22 at 8:00 pm

Indiana Tones Going Away Fest

Indiana Tones “Again we see there is nothing you can possess which I cannot take away” -Austin TX Damn you Belloq Austin! Why you gotta take our kids away from us! It seems like the Indiana Tones crew is packing up and leaving to go shop in that two story Whole Foods, argue about [...]
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Thursday, Jul. 24 at 7:00 pm

special evening show with Tom Russell

Tom Russell   T. Russell is coming to Club Congress for a very special intimate evening! limited seating with one of the greatest country americana singer song writers ever to sing about the the great south west.Although most identified with the country music tradition, his music also incorporates elements of folk, Tex-Mex and the cowboy [...]
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Friday, Jul. 25 at 8:00 pm

Dear and the Headlights

Dear and the Headlights Dear and the headlights is not only a great band from phoenix, its also a lesson in homophones. Its a type of homonym, a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning. Like Carrot and karet or um Bear and Bare. Feel Free to [...]
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Saturday, Jul. 26 at 4:00 pm

Cabaret Boheme - Viva La Naughty (4 pm show)

What do you get when you mix Cabaret Boheme, Tucson’s premier Vaudeville Variety troupe, with a little Vegas flare? You get, “Viva La Naughty!“ Tucson is hot, Hot, HOT and so is Cabaret Boheme! It’s time to catch a little Vegas style action as we pay tribute to the Rat Pack. [...]
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Saturday, Jul. 26 at 7:00 pm

Cabaret Boheme - Viva La Naughty (7 pm show)

What do you get when you mix Cabaret Boheme, Tucson’s premier Vaudeville Variety troupe, with a little Vegas flare? You get, “Viva La Naughty!“ Tucson is hot, Hot, HOT and so is Cabaret Boheme! It’s time to catch a little Vegas style action as we pay tribute to the Rat Pack. [...]
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Sunday, Jul. 27 at 6:30 pm

captain squeegee and the soapsuds cd release show!

  Captain Squeegee and the Soap Suds SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!! Its a Sunday Funday Party here at Club Congress in celebration of Captain Squeegee and the Soap Suds Cd Release party!!! With All these guys ine one band , we are sure they pretty much bring the party with them.  Kool Shades are taking the boys out [...]
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Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 pm

The Honorary Title

The Honorary Title Brooklyn’s The Honorary Title began as a moniker for Jarrod Gorbel’s solo folk musings but in the last few years it has evolved into a full-fledged quartet about to release its second album and major label debut, Scream and Light Up the Sky— a beautifully ragged collection of subtle indie pop with hints [...]
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Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 8:00 pm

NEEDTOBREATHE

NEEDTOBREATHE Named after the University of Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, brothers Bear and Bryant “Bo” Rinehart were born and spent much of their childhood in rural Possum Kingdom, SC, where their pastor father ran a church camp. After moving to nearby Seneca, the two siblings were exposed to a variety of music, and started [...]
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Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 8:00 pm

The Octopus Project

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Sunday, Sep. 7 at 7:00 pm

Tim Finn

Tim Finn   Former Split Enz member, former Crowded House member, all Finn, all Tim. One of New Zealand’s biggest names is coming to the Cong for a very special intimate show.  Known mainly for his legendary band, Split Enz, Tim has collaborated [...]
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Tuesday, Sep. 16 at 8:00 pm

DR DOG

DR DOG - You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video with Delta spirit and Hacienda More details to come, buy Tickets early!
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Friday, Sep. 26 at 8:00 pm

Okkervil River

Okkervil River Its been almost a year since Okkervil River played at Club Congress, and for those who were there know that this show is not to be missed. Having released one of the best albums of 2007 and putting out a excellent mixtape album months later, Okkervil River is not only putting out a [...]
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Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 8:00 pm

Martin Sexton

MARTIN SEXTON special guest / Tickets on sale 6/27
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Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:00 pm

Doug Stanhope

DOUG STANHOPE I am a comic, a drunk and lover of losers. Losers have the best stories and all the empathy. I am old and soft in the middle. I think I’m the oldest guy on MySpace. Touch my belly. Go ahead, touch it. Squishy like summer dog shit. I am a road pig, I [...]
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Weekly Club Nights

Monday Retro-Lution with DJ Sean T- The city’s first and best ’80s night heads back to the future with $1 well drinks and $2.50 Coronas!
Tuesday Live music with Drink Specials: $2.50 Session Lager, $3 Tanqueray and Tanqueray Rangpur, $3 Jagermeister
Wednesday Live music and drink specials: $2.50 Miller Lite Bottles, $4 Crown Royal, $3 Bacardi O
Thursday The Optimist Club with $1 Barton vodka, $2 Red Stripe, $2 Session, $3 Captain Morgan and gasp, it’s free! (for members)
Friday Live music and drink specials: $3 Finlandia vodka, $3 Jack Daniels and Rotating Specials
Saturday Bang! Bang! with DJs Matt McCoy and Dewtron $2 Bud and Bud Light, $3 Stoli, $4 Maker’s Mark - Now with no cover!
Sunday S.I.N. Service Industry Night featuring $3 u-call-its and Club Karaoke

More info on club nights here.