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January 13, 2008, 2:30pm
Family Arts Festival
Tucson, AZ
Tim will perform at this year's Family Arts Festival, which is Tucson's largest downtown festival.  Find him at at the outdoor stage at Hotel Arizona, 2:30-3:00.  More info at www.familyartsfestival.org.

January 17-19, 2008
NAMM Show
Anaheim, CA
Tim will be a featured performer for Recording King banjos and Nechville electric banjos at the recording industry's biggest trade event of the year.

Friday, February 22, 2008, 7:30pm
Javarita Coffee House
Sahuarita, Arizona
Join Tim Weed and the Weeds for this special concert at the Javarita Coffee House Concert Series in Sahuarita, south of Tucson.  The Weeds' world-class musicians will take you on an eclectic musical journey with flavors of Latin, bluegrass, jazz, African, and classical music, showcasing Tim Weed's heartfelt original music and virtuosic talent.

The Weeds have many configurations - this concert will include Tim Weed (aka Tim Wiedenkeller) on vocals, guitar, banjo, and sevan; Debbie Daly on harmony vocals, percussion and guitar; Mark Robertson-Tessi on mandolin and harmony vocals; Rob Paulus on bass and violin; and a very special guest, Grammy-nominated world percussionist Will Clipman.

The Javarita Coffee House was born in 2000 as a place to gather local acoustic instruments and musicians.  Each year it has grown in numbers and in spirit and is now a well-established hangout for acoustic aficionados as well as a performing stage for well-known, highly skilled, and very entertaining musicians. 

Time: Warm-up act begins at 6:45pm, Weeds start at 7:30.
Location:  17750 S La Cañada Drive, Sahuarita (View Map Online)
Cost: $8 at the door
Directions from Tucson: Concerts are held at the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 17750 S La Cañada Dr.  Take I-19 south to exit 75---turn right (west) and go 1/4 mile.  Just before mine tailings turn left (south) onto La Cañada and continue for about 2 miles.   The church is on the right hand side at 17750 S La Cañada. 
More info:  Visit the Javarita Coffee House website or (520) 625-1375.

Thursday, March 6, 2008, 7:00 pm
Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
Winter Festival
Tucson, Arizona
AFCM has invited Tim to return as part of this prestigious Festival series, which features some of the world's finest classical musicians.  (Private Event)  More info

Thu, Jan. 11 | Cochise Terrace | Benson, AZ
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Sun Feb. 4 | 5-String Banjo Workshop | Tucson, AZ
Tim will teach a 3-hour banjo workshop in downtown Tucson on Sunday, Feb. 4, from 2-5 pm. More information and registration details at www.tucsonbanjo.com.
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Thu Mar. 1 | Cochise Terrace | Benson, AZ
More information at 520.586.0600.
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Thu Mar. 8 | Arizona Friends of Chamber Music Performance | Tucson, AZ
Tim will perform a concert of his classical banjo compositions, accompanied by Rob Paulus on bass and Mark Robertson-Tessi on mandolin.
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Thu Mar 29 | Stefan George CD Release Concert | Tucson, AZ
Tim will join Stefan George in his CD release concert at Plush.  Information at the Plush website and Stefan's website.
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Sat Apr 21 | Banjo Jam & Workshop | Tucson, AZ | More Info
2-4 pm at Bookman's Eastside location, 6230 E. Speedway. Experienced and aspiring banjo players are welcome to attend.  Free.
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Sat Apr 28 | Mason-Audubon Center | Tucson AZ | More info
Tim will perform as a guest with Sierrita Jug Band in "An Evening Under the Ironwoods," an outdoor concert from 5-9 pm sponsored by the Mason-Audubon Center.
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Sun Apr 29 | Lake Patagonia Ranch Estates | Patagonia, AZ
This concert with Tim is being presented by the Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts.  More information at the SCFP Website.
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Mon May 1 | Sounds of Sunrise | Catalina Foothills High School | Tucson, AZ
As part of an artist residency, Tim will perform in a public concert with 5th-grade classes from Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
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Sat May 5 | Tucson Folk Festival | Tucson, AZ | More info
Tim is the local headliner for this year's Tucson Folk Festival, and will perform at 8:30 pm on the Main Stage (AKA Plaza Stage). 
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May 3-6 | After-Hours Show | Tucson, AZ | More info
Tim will host this musical variety show featuring several diverse and captivating guests each night at the lovely Leo Rich Theatre.  Time is 9:30-11:30 pm.  Downtown at the Tucson Convention Center (see map).  Cost is $5 at the door.
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Sat May 19 | Heritage Music Festival | Hillsboro, NM
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Sat June 2 | Mercado District Block Party | Tucson, AZ
Tim's band The Weeds will perform at 7:30pm during this festive day at the site of the beautiful new Mercado District of downtown Tucson.
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Sat June 23 | Hacienda Corona de Guevavi | Nogales, AZ | More info
I'll be performing an outdoor concert at the lovely Hacienda Corona de Guevavi, about 1 hour south of Tucson.  Debbie Daly, Rob Paulus and our exciting new Brazilian percussionist, Porongui will join me - we've played there for the past two years and it's always a really special night under the stars.  Hacienda Corona is located on the historic 36-acre Guevavi Ranch between Tubac and Patagonia, overlooking the Santa Cruz River.  Bring your chair or blanket, your picnic dinner, and $15.00/person.  Please call innkeepers Phil & Wendy Stover 520-287-6503 for reservations.  Special bed & breakfast Concert Weekend Packages available.   Directions and info at www.haciendacorona.com.

Friday, August 24, 7:30 pm
Tucson Yoga Concert
Tucson, Arizona
Tim will kick-off his California tour with this concert at Tucson Yoga, with guest Debbie Daly, downtown at 150 South 4th Avenue.  Located 10 blocks north of 22nd St. & 4th Ave.  Cost: $8 at the door.  More Info

Saturday, September 1, 7:00pm
Red Barn Music Series
Los Osos, California
Tim will be the featured artist in the Red Barn Community Music Series concert this month.  He'll be joined by Debbie Daly.  The Red Barn is part of the South Bay Community Center at 2180 Palisades Ave (at Los Osos Valley Rd.)  More info and directions at www.myspace.com/redbarnseries.  Cost: $10.

Thursday, September 6, 8:00pm
Emerald Earth Sanctuary
Boonville, California
An intimate "Concert Under The Stars" with Tim and Debbie Daly in this remarkable 189 acre community in Mendocino County.  More info

Saturday, September 8
Acoustic Cafe at the Ukiah Music Center
Ukiah, California
Tim and Debbie will be part of this highly popular summer concert series in a unique cabaret setting under the stars. Seating is limited so plan to arrive early.  - 6:15pm: Tim Weed & Debbie Daly - 7:15pm: Will Siegel & Friends featuring Paul McCandless. Located at 745 North State St. Info at www.ukiahmusic.com or (707) 462-8863.  Cost: Free.

Sunday, September 9, 8:00pm
The Green Barn
Occidental, California
An intimate concert in this beautiful Sonoma County preserve. www.oceansong.org

Saturday, September 15
McCabe's
Santa Monica, California
Tim and Debbie Daly will join Bobby Kimmel's BK Special. This will be the CD release show for BK Special at McCabe's, the club that Bobby Kimmel founded and ran for its first 7 years.  McCabe's is now in its 38th year and is one of the premier acoustic venues in the country. Phone (310) 828-4497 for reservations. More info

September 16-22
Commonweal Garden
Bolinas, California
Private event

Friday, September 28, 7:30pm
El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity
Tucson, Arizona
El Ojito's new venue is "on the Ave" at 340 N. 4th Avenue. Cost: $10 adv., $15 at door.  Advance tickets available at El Ojito 7 days a week, 10am-10pm.  Phone: 624-4800.  More Info

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Saturday, November 10, 7:30pm
The Weeds at Saddlebrooke
Tucson, Arizona
A high-energy bluegrass concert with Tim's 6-piece band The Weeds, with Debbie Daly on vocals, Mark Robertson-Tessi on mandolin, Greg Morton on guitar, Kristen Beaton on fiddle, and Robbie Matheson on bass. Presented by Catalina Worthwhile Radio and the Desert Bluegrass Association and dedicated to the memory of Jean Dobson. More Info and Tickets

Thursday, November 15, 7:00 pm
Concerts in The Garden
Carefree, Arizona
Tim will be a featured performer with Murphy's Law, a creative and diverse band comprised of four highly regarded musicians playing. bluegrass, swing, old-time, classical, and original music. More Info

Sunday, November 18, 12:00 Noon
Tucson Museum of Art
Tucson, Arizona
Tim will perform at 12:00 at this benefit concert for the 2008 Tucson Folk Festival.  The Tucson Museum of Art is downtown at 148 N. Main (directions here).  More details at 792-6481.

Friday, December 21, 7:00pm
Cochise Terrace
Benson, Arizona
Info & directions at 800.495.9005.

Sat & Sun, December 22 & 23, 2:00pm
Arizona Folklore Preserve
Ramsey Canyon, Arizona
An intimate performance with Tim Weed, Mark Robertson-Tessi, and Debbie Daly at the beautiful Arizona Folklore Preserve in Ramsey Canyon.  This is where Arizona's songs, legends, poetry, and myths are collected, presented for audiences of today, and preserved for the enrichment of future generations.  Cost is $12.  More info and reservations at the Arizona Folklore Preserve website.

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Jan 8 | Travis Edmondson Documentary Filming | Mesa, AZ
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Jan 20 | Rialto Theater | Tucson
"The Appalachian Vanguard": Tim Wiedenkeller and Debbie Daly perform Appalachian music, also with Lisa Otey and Tom Walbank.
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Feb 8 | Solar Culture | Tucson
Concert of the Weeds, featuring Tim Wiedenkeller and Ronnie McQueen, the original bassist for reggae supergroup Steel Pulse. World and reggae grooves, fiery instrumental work, and compassionate social outcry.
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Mar 22 | Sounds of Sunrise | Catalina High School | Tucson
Tim will be be performing in a concert with 4th-grade classes from Sunrise Drive Elementary School as part of an Artist Residency. (See class photo).
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Mar 25-26 | Arizona Folklore Preserve | Sierra Vista, AZ | more info
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Mar 30-31 | Arizona Banjo Blast | Tucson
Tim will be the sole 5-string banjo presenter at this national gathering of renowned banjo performers and enthusiasts.
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Apr 7 | Cochise Terrace Dance Hall | Benson, AZ
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Apr 9 | Arizona Folk Connections Concert | Mesa, AZ | more info
The opening concert of Travis Edmondson's (of the famous 60's duo Bud & Travis) new concert series.
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June 22 | "Soulstice" House Concert | Tucson
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June 24-25 | Beaver Creek, CO Performances
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July 5 | Janos' Summer Music Series | Tucson
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Aug 19 | 7:00 pm | Hacienda Corona | Nogales, AZ | more info
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Sept. 16, Sat | 7:30 pm | Santa Cruz County Fair | Sonoita, Arizona
Tim and his band will be the headlining act of the county fair.
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Sept 24, Sun | 6:30 pm | St. Philips Plaza | Tucson
Tim has been invited to appear with contemporary jazz keyboardist Lao Tizer and his band at the Tucson Jazz Society's Fall Series Spectacular outdoor music series. The concert will be held at St. Philips Plaza. Visit www.tucsonjazz.org for details.
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Oct 6, Fri | 7:00 pm | Fox Theatre | Tucson
Tim Wiedenkeller and Debbie Daly plus The String Figures (Greg Morton, Mark Robertson-Tessi, Jim Stanley), Curtis Burch (from Newgrass Revival), and Kevin Pakulis. Visit www.foxtucsontheatre.org for details.
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Nov 2, Thu | 7:00 pm | Tohono Chul Park | Tucson
This special concert with Tim is part of Tohono Chul's outdoor concert series. He'll perform his original multi-instrumental music, both vocal and classical, in an intimate setting. Cost is $12 each, or $6 for Tohono Chul members. Visit www.tohonochulpark.org for details. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, 742-6455.
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Nov 3, Fri | 7:00 pm | Fox Theatre | Tucson
Puro Mexicano: Tucson Film Festival Opening Night
World Premier of "Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano"
Lalo Guerrero’s son Mark is a talented musician/singer/recording artist and he has invited Tim and Debbie Dalyto accompany him in a short but exciting performance of Lalo's enduring music. They'll also perform some Mark Guerrero originals, plus “New Old Pueblo” from Tim's upcoming CD (Mark sang the harmony vocal on the record). Address: 17 W. Congress (downtown Tucson). More info: 624-1515, www.foxtucsontheatre.org, www.markguerrero.com.
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Dec 2-3, Sat & Sun | 1:00 pm | Arizona Folklore Preserve | Tucson
Tim will perform two afternoon concerts at the Arizona Folklore Preserve, in beautiful Ramsey Canyon. Information and reservations at www.arizonafolklore.com.

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Jan. 2005 | GreenFire Book Shop, Tucson
Tim Wiedenkeller & Eric Hansen
7:30 pm, $8 admission

Jan. 22, 2005 | Stephen James Concert at Tucson Yoga
Guest performer Tim Wiedenkeller performed a 17-minute version of his composition "Lama" with Stephen James on Sarod and Daniel Hurtz on tablas.

Jan. 29, 2005 | GreenFire Book Shop, Tucson
Mark Holdaway & Tim Wiedenkeller
7:30 pm, $5 admission

Summer 2005 | Grand Canyon Railway
Tim has been performing on the Grand Canyon Railway this summer. The train departs Williams, AZ and travels 65 miles to Grand Canyon daily.

August 26 at Sunset | Janos Summer Music Series, Tucson
Chef Janos has been hosting a summer concert series every Thursday night at sunset featuring many of Tucson's fine musicians in his J-Bar. Tim will be joined by Rob Paulus on bass, Jeff Friendl on percussion, and Randi Dorman and Debbie Daly on harmony vocals. The band is really looking forward to playing, and enjoying the excellent cuisine, sunset views, and gracious hospitality. Janos is featuring discounted menu items, and a few early bird specials available until 6:30. Look for The Sevan (Tim's new 7-string guitar/banjo hybrid) and some new material! Space is limited. Janos' J-Bar is located at 3770 E. Sunrise Dr., on the grounds of the Westin La Paloma.
Phone (520) 615-6100
Website www.janos.com

September 4, 2005, 9-12 pm | Solar Culture, Tucson
Benefit Concert with Howe Gelb, John Convertino & Gila Bend
Tim will perform at this benefit concert that will also feature local legends Howe Gelb and John Convertino (of Giant Sand and Calexico) and Gila Bend. Rob Paulus will join Tim on bass and violin. Their portion of the show is from 9 to 10 p.m. Gelb and Concertino perform from 10 to 11, and Gila Bend is from 11 to 12 p.m. The benefit is for Mike Hyde, a Tucson guitar player, who is suffering from liver cancer. Minimum $5 donation at the door, additional donations appreciated. Solar Culture is located at 31 E. Toole Ave. in Tucson (click here for map & directions).

September 25, 2005 | Tucson Yoga | More info
A special concert with Tim at Tucson Yoga's new yoga and concert space downtown. This will be a special and rare solo performance -- Tim, without a band, in an intimate setting. It's a "bring your own pillow" show, since seating is floor-only (a few chairs will be available for those who are unable to sit on the floor). Space is limited.  Tucson Yoga is located at 148 S. 4th Ave. (click for directions). www.tucsonyoga.com.

September 16, Friday, 4:30 pm | Dalai Lama Conference
Tim has been invited to perform for the Dalai Lama in Tucson on Friday, September 16th, at the Starr Pass Marriott Resort.

September 19, Monday, 7:30 pm | Anjali Yoga Center
Krishna Das Concert
300 E. 7th St., Tucson.  Tim will be joining Krishna Das in a special concert to wrap up the Dalai Lama weekend.  Tickets available at the door only, $22.

September 29, Thursday, Sunset | Janos' J-Bar, Tucson
Tim appears with his band to conclude the Janos Summer Concert Series. (J-Bar is located on the grounds of the Westin La Paloma.)

January 2004 | Arizona Folklore Preserve
With Rob Paulus on bass and Robert Moreno on percussion

January/February 2004 | Cuvee World Bistro, Tucson, AZ
Band: Rob Paulus on bass, Randi Dorman and Debbie Daly on backup vocals.

May 27, 2004 | Temple of Music & Art, Tucson, AZ
Alison Brown Band & Tim Wiedenkeller Trio
The Tim Wiedenkeller Trio (with Rob Paulus on bass and Jeff Friedl on drums) appears with the Grammy-Award winning Alison Brown band. Sponsored by the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association

Fri., August 29, 2003 | Mat Bevel Institute, Tucson, AZ
Tim Wiedenkeller Concert
With band: Rob Paulus on bass, Todd Hammes on Percussion, Allan Shockley on didgeridoo, Mark Holdaway on kalimba, and Randi Dorman, Ilene Specter and Debbie Daly on backup vocals.
Sponsored by Tim Wiedenkeller and the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association

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March 2007
Soul House Update
Tim is still in the studio working on his new release, Soul House, which will include favorites such as The New Old Pueblo (We No Peel Nopal No Mo'), Long Tom, Under the Banyan Tree, Count Your Blessings, Movin' a Mountain, Corazon, and more.
Click to sign up for an email announcement to hear when the CD is available

Summer 2006
Tim has composed music for Clokey Productions and Premavision for the 2004 Davey & Goliath production and the upcoming Gumby feature film. These productions are being featured at the Museum of Television & Radio in New York and Los Angeles, The Museum of Moving Image in New York, The Center for Puppetry Arts Musem in Atlanta, and the Art Mine in Seattle.

July 2005
Milagros Featured on NPR
Tim's CD Milagros was recently featured on National Public Radio (NPR) in the July 2005 episode of All Things Considered. Bob Boilen, host of the show, profiled Milagros and Tim as an artist. Previously, NPR had been playing segments from Milagros (called "buttons") since December, but this is the first feature piece on Tim.

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