CHEERS TO 40 YEARS: TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL SHOWCASE

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening of original songs, collaboration, and handcrafted folk music as we celebrate 40 years of the Tucson Folk Festival at Cheers to 40 Years! This one-night-only showcase features standout sets from two Arizona favorites.

Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers bring award-winning songwriting and rich four-part harmonies to life. Their latest album, Dry Lightning—produced by Peter Dalton Ronstadt—has earned acclaim for its storytelling and local roots.

Kevin Pakulis and his Band, Tucson’s own Americana powerhouse, delivers his signature blend of country, blues, and rock alongside his renowned band. No Depression Magazine hails his sound as “the best of a genre.”

Proceeds benefit the Tucson Folk Festival, one of the nation’s longest-running free music festivals, drawing 15,000+ fans annually to downtown Tucson for three days of live, original music. Come enjoy a night of handcrafted music, community spirit, and support for a beloved local tradition. Let’s toast to 40 years—and many more to come!