'Tis the season to be swinging as we take a trip down memory lane with an evening full of your favorite songs from holiday movies, traditional carols and more. Featuring 3x Juno winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy and acclaimed vocalist and bandleader Christian Wiggs, Swing Into The Holidays will take us to a "Winter Wonderland" while you "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The show will feature hits like "Baby it's Cold Outside" from Elf, "All I want for Christmas is You" from Love Actually and many more. Swing Into The Holidays will feature sing-alongs and fun during "the most wonderful time of the year" for the whole family! 

Caity Gyorgy has won the Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album three times in the last four years (2022, 2023 and 2025). Caity is known for singing bebop and swing music and has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across the US, Canada, Mexico, Finland, Japan. In addition to performing, Caity is an award-winning songwriter and composes music and lyrics in the style of the Great American Songbook. She is also a sought-after clinician and vocal jazz instructor. 

For more than a decade this valley-based blues band has rocked concert venues, national festivals, and has recently returned from Europe. These expert purveyors of the Chicago blues sound are sure to rock CPAC!

Bob Corritore is considered among the top traditional blues harmonica players on the scene today. Additionally, he is the owner of the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ, the founder of Southwest Musical Arts Foundation, and a grammy nominated harmonica player and producer. 

Jimi “Primetime” Smith, son of Blues woman Johnnie Mae Dunson, is likely the only person who can say that he was homeschooled on guitar by Jimmy Reed and Eddie Taylor. He is also one of the few guitarists on the present scene who learned early on how to accompany blues pianists such as Sunnyland Slim and harmonica players such as Big Walter Horton. 

Having performed with top bands across the country, longtime vocal collaborator Carla Denise brings a seamless fusion of vocal excellence, professionalism, and genuine connection. 

The Tributaries, one of Arizona's favorite tribute bands, returns to perform this all request show for the very first time at CPAC. You, the audience, will get to vote on which songs are performed. Ballots comprised of songs from the 60s and 70s will be presented prior to the performance, collected right before the show, and based on the number of votes each song receives, we'll play the top favorites! Every show is different based on what each audience likes, and it is sure to be a blast!

*This event is general admission and will take place in the CPAC Dance Studio. Please park in the northeast parking lot. 

When we talk about our founding fathers, we usually refer to them collectively with that inanimate moniker, “The Founding Fathers”, and thus they lose their humanity and become for us just marble statues in front of Federal buildings and at historic sites across the country. But they were real men, individuals, like George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, each with his own story to tell. 

Neil McGarry stars in this solo performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This one man production was originally conceived in 2013 at the Bay Colony Shakespeare Company and has enjoyed more than a decade of performances across the globe including Ireland, Austria, Vienna, Hungary, and a five year tour of the United States. Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Neil McGarry is a seasoned actor, director, and producer having performed in more than two dozen Shakespeare plays. Film and television credits include: PBS/American Experience: Alexander Hamilton, ABC TV’s All My Children, and Showtimes’ Brotherhood. Neil received his training at the National Shakespeare Conservatory and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. He is the seventh child of a loving family of ten children and the brother of jazz singer and four time Grammy nominee, Kate McGarry. 

“Astounding and charming performance……the story has never been so alive and real…..’A Christman Carol’ for the ages!” – Jack Craib, South Shore Critic

This concert will include Duke Ellington classics like “Take The A Train,” “Such Sweet Thunder” and “Lush Life”, along with a full performance of his Nutcracker Suite. Recorded in 1960 for Columbia Records, Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite features jazz interpretations of Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet "The Nutcracker”. This was Duke’s first full length album dedicated to the music of another composer.

Duke Ellington is widely considered one of the most influential figures of 20th century music. He preferred to call his music "American Music" rather than jazz and is recognized as one of the greatest bandleaders and composers of all time. Having penned over 3,000 compositions, Ellington started his career in Washington D.C., but soon moved to New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance and began his fabled residency at the Cotton Club with his Orchestra. In the 1930s he started his nearly three decade collaboration with Billy Strayhorn. Asked how he kept a band together for 50 years he said, “You simply have to have a gimmick, and the gimmick I use is to pay them money!” He died in 1974 at the age of 75.

The 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra (CJO) is an intergenerational ensemble that fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other. Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the CJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room! The ensemble is a project of the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3 and is helping keep big band music alive in the 21st Century! 

A high-octane tribute to one of America’s greatest storytellers. “Springsteen: Born to Run” is not just a concert—it’s a dynamic tribute to the heart and soul of Bruce Springsteen. Fueled by grit, passion, and pure rock & roll spirit, this show captures the drama, drive, and defiance that define The Boss’s legendary sound. From the thunderous opening chords of Born to Run to the anthemic pulse of Dancing in the Dark, this show delivers hit after hit with powerhouse vocals, searing guitar work, and a band that channels the raw power of the E Street experience. The setlist spans Springsteen’s iconic career, including Hungry Heart, Badlands, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, I’m On Fire, Glory Days, Pink Cadillac, and more.

Audience interaction, dynamic staging, and moments of intimacy—like the acoustic rendition of Jersey Girl or the haunting soul of Streets of Philadelphia—balance the show’s explosive energy. Whether it’s the full-throttle performance of Born in the U.S.A. or the uplifting anthem Waitin’ on a Sunny Day, the evening builds to a powerful crescendo that leaves no one untouched.

“Springsteen: Born to Run” is a journey through the heartland, the backstreets, and the boardwalks of American rock and roll. It’s a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the open road—brought to life in a show as bold and enduring as the music itself.

Gather up the family and get set to two-step 'round the Christmas tree as you enjoy the yuletide twang of Honky Tonk Christmas! This knee-slappin' production includes perennial holiday hits and songs made famous by your favorite country artists. Join Alex Mack and Kaci Bays for an evening of family holiday fun!

The Undercovers return to CPAC by audience request after their Rogers, Richie and Robinson performance last season. This time they will help us celebrate the holiday season with the Spirit of Christmas, a deeply moving performance blending cherished sacred carols and original songs that capture the wonder and serenity of this time of year. From the profound and timeless melodies of O Holy Night and Silent Night to heartfelt originals like Merry Christmas Beautiful, this proves to be a soulful, uplifting celebration of the season's most cherished traditions. With their unmatched vocal harmonies and emotive arrangements, they bring new life to these beloved songs, inviting the audience into a space of reflection, peace, and gratitude.

Luke McMaster is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer best known for his Billboard hit “Good Morning Beautiful” with Jim Brickman. He has penned songs for stars like Rihanna, but his true passion lies in paying tribute to R&B legends like Smokey Robinson, Lamont Dozier, and Felix Cavaliere. Robinson’s personal praise for Luke’s versions of his iconic songs became a career highlight, inspiring McMaster’s work with The Undercovers. Luke continues to blend classic soul and modern pop, celebrating legends while crafting his own legacy in the music industry.

Kevin Pauls is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and TV personality with over 2,500 performances worldwide. Rooted in gospel music, he developed his talent in four-part harmony through his church upbringing and touring with The Gaither Homecoming. Deeply inspired by the music of Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, and Smokey Robinson, Pauls brings their influence into his performances, especially with The Undercovers. Known for his appearances on 100 Huntley Street and his popular Ugly Sweater Tour, Kevin’s blend of gospel, pop, and soul delivers powerful, emotional performances that leave a lasting impact.

Joel Parisien is a multilingual, multi-platinum artist known for his soulful vocals and distinctive style. As the frontman of Newworldson, he led the band to international success, earning four Juno® nominations and topping Billboard’s Gospel charts with hits like "There Is A Way." Influenced by the funk of Earth, Wind & Fire, the soul of Smokey Robinson, and the country of Kenny Rogers, Parisien blends genres effortlessly. Beyond Newworldson, he co-wrote Audio Adrenaline’s "Kings and Queens" and co-produced Walk Off The Earth’s "We Got Love." He now brings his rich musical depth to The Undercovers.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year features the Pete Swan Big Band and the incredible vocalist Liz Cracchiolo. This holiday-themed show features classic Christmas tunes from Ella Fitzgerald, Eartha Kitt, and arrangements by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra! Expect an evening of classic big band sounds, heartwarming holiday tunes, and Liz's dazzling vocals. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with a touch of swing!

LVDY (pronounced LADY) is the Colorado-based duo of Kathleen Hooper and Aubrey Mable, creating music that moves, uplifts, and connects. With roots in singer-songwriter, indie-folk and a sound shaped by soaring harmonies and organic instrumentation, LVDY crafts songs that feel like home. In unison it is almost unrecognizable who’s who, and in harmony, an effortless blend that welcomes the exhale. Their uplifting sound and intimate storytelling weave love anthems in and out of their messages, with simple yet important reminders that we’re not alone.

Their ethereal harmonies, musical warmth, and meaningful lyrics find inspiration in the beauty of the outdoors and the threads that weave us together as humans. Though their roots lie in the singer-songwriter realm, their music is intentionally genre-fluid, allowing them to adapt their sound to a wide range of audiences, settings, and collaborations.

Formed in 2018, LVDY has played hundreds of shows across the U.S. & Europe—self-funded, self-built, and community-powered. What started as sidewalk busking has evolved into a loyal grassroots community—the LVDYMOB—and an intimate, high-connection live experience. They have shared stages with the likes of Rising Appalachia, Dirtwire, KT Tunstall, Emily King, Daniel Rodriguez, JOSEPH, Joy Oladokun, Ayla Nereo, LÉON, Emily Scott Robinson, and Brendan James.

Four masterful musicians conjure essential music out of thin air, transporting audiences to unexplored realms of sonic synergy. The molten gold of Jason Carder’s trumpet and flugelhorn flows over, around and through the scintillating architecture of Matt Mitchell’s guitar and the evocative timbres of Rob Paulus’ upright bass and violin, converging in a complex yet transparent current of melody and harmony. Underneath it all, the earthy polyrhythmic pulse of Will Clipman’s pan-global percussion grounds the sound in a deeply rooted yet spacious groove. You’ll swear you’re hearing composed arrangements of genre-transcending original music, so adept are these four magicians at spontaneously summoning cohesive and complementary soundscapes from silence and space. If you close your eyes and watch the movie playing on the insides of your eyelids, you’ll see and feel the artists listening to one another intently and responding intuitively in stimulating conversation. You’ll recognize familiar quotes from the classic jazz, pop and Americana songbooks, cleverly embedded in imaginative new contexts. And here’s the best part: it’s all just for you, in the present moment: never having been played exactly this way before and never to be played exactly this way again. The transformative ingredient in this alchemy is the unique energy that only you can bring to the Portal.

Jason Carder has performed all over the globe with a diverse lineup of artists including Yanni, Ray Charles, Maria Schneider, Arturo Sandoval, Maynard Ferguson, the Woody Herman Orchestra and Frank Sinatra Jr. Jason has contributed his talent to several award-winning albums including Arturo Sandoval’s 1998 GRAMMY® Award-winning Hot House, Latin GRAMMY® winners Made in Miami (2023) and Mamblue (2015) and Maria Schneider’s Sky Blue, which won Jazz Album of the Year in the Jazz Journalists Association and Downbeat Magazine’s Critics Poll (2007). Jason’s other recordings represent a wide range of music styles, from four live DVDs with Yanni and three Jaco Pastorius Word of Mouth Big Band recordings, to True Concord and Voices Far in the Heavens, which was nominated for two GRAMMY® Awards. Staying true to the eclectic nature of his creative output, Jason’s current projects include performances with Monsoon Brass and an upcoming release of music for two trumpets with Jacob Dalager. Jason currently performs as principal trumpet with the Tucson Pops Orchestra and lead trumpet with the Century Jazz Orchestra, and holds a faculty position at the University of Arizona as Assistant Professor of Trumpet.

Matt Mitchell is a native of Arizona, born and raised in Phoenix. He moved to Tucson in 1989 to go to the University of Arizona, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Classical Guitar Performance in 1995. He has been making a living in Tucson playing guitar in every style imaginable ever since. He currently performs with the Hot Club of Tucson (gypsy jazz), the Tucsonics (western swing), Zona Libre (Latin jazz), the Naim Amor duo, the Century Jazz Orchestra (big band jazz) and the Pete Swan Trio (jazz). Matt is grateful to have played 300+ gigs a year for over 30 years in the Tucson area. He has done this by being professional, having a great attitude, and being able to play diverse styles. 

Rob Paulus grew up in a big family, his musical life starting early with family sing-alongs and playing and singing in church. His first real gig was in seventh grade, playing guitar in the First Friday mass at his school, where he realized the full potential of music to positively affect the human mind. This was followed up with numerous bands from punk to jazz: from opening up for Black Flag in high school to opening up for Chick Corea’s Electric Band in college. Rob has played numerous gigs from Los Angeles to Alaska to Europe, and always seeks connection with the audience on multiple levels. He creates multifaceted music that defines emotion through sound: a multi-instrumentalist with a keen jazz ear, he has an uncanny ability to add and subtract musical threads to weave together a thought-provoking and original sonic tapestry. A successful award-winning architect, Rob is constantly finding ways to meld composition and design: his approach to music expresses genuine feeling and limitless creativity, improvising with fearless inventiveness as well as precisely executing composed music. Throughout his decades of playing, the whole becomes greater than any of the individual parts to create transformative music. Rob’s happy space is playing with other like-minded musicians (such as Jason, Matt and Will) to transmute notes--and the silent spaces between the notes--into music that transports the listener to another world. 

Will Clipman began playing his father’s drums and his mother’s piano at the age of three. He played his first professional gig at the age of fourteen, and has since then mastered a pan-global palette of ethnic drums and percussion in addition to the traditional drum set. Will has received seven GRAMMY® Nominations, including one for his solo world music album Pathfinder. He is a three-time Native American Music Award Winner, a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award Winner, a New Age Reporter Music Award Winner, a Zone Music Reporter Award Winner, and a two-time TAMMIE Award Winner, and has been inducted into the Tucson Musicians Museum for his contributions to the musical community in his hometown. Will has recorded over seventy albums, including thirty-seven for the world’s foremost Native American music label Canyon Records. He has performed and recorded with the world’s premier Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai for over thirty years, as well as with many other internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles, and has toured throughout the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) as well as in Canada, Germany, Morocco and Russia. His solo Planet of Percussion™ presentation takes audiences of all ages on a world tour of rhythm and polyrhythm.

Feliz Navidad! Buon Natale! Joyeux Noel! Merry Christmas! Get into the spirit of the holidays with world-class tenors Matthew Holter, Alberto Ranjel, Chach Snook, and Dennis Tamblyn as they take you on a ‘round-the-world musical journey filled with beloved Christmas classics. Treat yourself to a concert of gentle harmonies and soaring, powerful melodies, all with a holiday flavor.

The Santa Cruz Summer Winds returns for their first Holiday concert at CPAC! Directed by Yudai Ueda, the Santa Cruz Winds is a 50-member concert band, composed primarily of musicians from the various concert bands throughout the Tucson and Green Valley area, as well as several members from the School of Music at the University of Arizona. The Santa Cruz Summer Winds is founded and operated by Managers, April and Zack Brennan, and this concert is brought to you by The Santa Cruz Music Groups, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to musical excellence in southern Arizona.

Step back in time with this Rockin’ 50’s Show, where the music is legendary, the energy is electric, and the memories are unforgettable! Featuring hits from icons like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, Judy Garland, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and more, this show will have you dancing in your seat and singing along to the classics. Make it a date with friends and dress up in your poodle skirts and saddle shoes!

Led by Kathie Brekke, these nationally acclaimed musicians come to Green Valley all the way from their resident venue, Jasper’s Theater in Park Rapids, Minnesota. They’ll bring plenty of fun surprises along the way so you won’t want to miss this rockin’ trip down memory lane. Dust off your blue suede shoes and join us for a show packed with music, laughter, and the ultimate '50s vibes! It’s not just a show—it’s a celebration of the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll!

Join Alex La Pierre for a fascinating presentation that explores the maritime expeditions that charted the Gulf of California, known to the Spanish as the Sea of Cortez, and their vital role in connecting the Baja Peninsula with the greater Spanish borderlands. Through vivid storytelling and historical insight, you’ll learn the challenges, discoveries, and enduring legacies of early seafaring along this storied coastline.