The Rillito River Band is a vintage rock-and-roll group whose name traces back to their origins — a building on the banks of Tucson’s Rillito River, where these lifelong Tucsonans first came together. Their musical roots run deep in The Old Pueblo, drawing from mariachi, folk, folk rock, and classic rock traditions. Influences span the full breadth of the genre’s golden era: The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Thin Lizzy, Van Morrison and The Eagles, The Beach Boys and The Kinks, The Knack and Tommy James — all of whom you’ll hear at a performance, alongside a handful of original songs.

The band features Oscar Chavez on lead vocals, guitar, and bass. Oscar grew up playing in Tex-Mex bands and has performed for President George W. Bush. Russell Long handles songwriting, harmony vocals, finger-style guitar, and bass, with a musical history stretching back to age 14 across rock, folk, bluegrass, and rock bands including Rocky & His Friends. John McCaleb brings lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals, and a seasoned collector’s ear to the stage — widely regarded as one of Tucson’s finest improvisational and finger-style players, he adds a touch of country to the mix. Rounding out the rhythm section is master drummer “Cowboy” Mike Joyal, formerly of The Last Call Girls. Oscar and Russell have both been inducted into the Tucson Musicians’ Museum Hall of Fame.

Together, the band delivers a rich blend of three- and four-part harmonies, haunting love songs, and full-throttle rock-and-roll — all with the kind of crowd engagement and good-humored energy that keeps audiences coming back. Ages 16 and up.

Please note: Online ticket purchases require buying a full table. For odd-numbered parties, groups, or to pay with a gift card or season pass, call 520-529-1000.