I’m With the Band is your backstage pass to Tucson’s live music scene. Hosted by Luke Palmer, this podcast highlights the local musicians, sound engineers, and industry pros who make Southern Arizona’s stages come alive.
Through candid conversations, hilarious stories, and unique insights, I’m With the Band celebrates the heart and hustle behind live music in Tucson. Whether you’re a fan or just curious, this podcast connects you to the people driving the music you love.
This week on I’m With The Band, I sit down with Christian Perez — the creator of Fall Fest, one of Tucson’s fastest-growing live music experiences.
No blueprint. No guarantees. Just a vision… and the guts to chase it.
Christian breaks down how Fall Fest went from an idea in his head to a full-scale event bringing together artists, fans, and the entire Tucson music community.
We talk about:
What it really takes to build a festival from scratch
The risks nobody sees behind the scenes
The reality of working with artists, budgets, and expectations
Why Tucson’s music scene is more powerful than people realize
How betting on yourself can actually pay off
18 Apr 2025
#7- Annie Anna
Singer-songwriter Annie Anna discusses her musical journey from Kansas to Tucson, her unique indie-folk sound, and the stories behind her heartfelt lyrics in this interview.
11 Apr 2025
#6- Fabian “Dan, Obey” Danobeytia
Fabian Danobeytia discusses his evolution as a rapper and community advocate, and his decision to run for city council, in this interview episode.
14 Mar 2025
#5- Erin “Lizzie” Reaves
Erin "Lizzie" Elizabeth Reaves discusses her musical journey, creative influences, and inspirations within Tucson's music scene in this interview episode.
7 Mar 2025
#4-Drew Cooper
Drew Cooper, a prominent country artist, discusses his musical journey, influences, and experiences in the Tucson music scene in an interview on the podcast.
28 Feb 2025
#3- PJ Bidwell
Tucson musician PJ Bidwell discusses his experiences in the local music scene, inspirations, and the realities of being an independent artist in this interview episode.
21 Feb 2025
#2- Paul Opocensky
Singer-songwriter Paul Opocensky discusses his musical journey in Tucson, exploring his songwriting process and experiences as an independent artist in an interview.
14 Feb 2025
#1- Marie Montagnini
Marie Montagnini, a singer-songwriter, discusses her Appalachian roots and musical journey from Ohio to Arizona, highlighting the personal stories that fuel her folk, country, and rock sound in this interview.
Who has been a guest on I’m With the Band
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Annie Anna
Fabian Danobeytia
Erin "Lizzie" Elizabeth Reaves
Drew Cooper
PJ Bidwell
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5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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