Look at all the clipboards!! Lots of chances to win the silent auctions.

Sign in table is busy, busy , busy

A staggering amount of door prizes and donations-way to go Tucson supporters

list of donations for the door prizes

JT keeps on entertaining those signing in with his easy going vocals

JT Reno joins up with a group of like-minded fellow musicans The group is called "off the hook"

A practice before the event nails all the details into place

Tim & Jim work out chords

Did'r Z holds up his end with his acoustical bass

JT running through the vocals

Tim concentrating on the stops and starts

(Apologies for the qualities of the pictures this week) The gang meets up at the event

(left to right) Jimmy Mac / Neil - our secret weapon with the harp! / Did'r Z / Jt Reno

The patrons are eager for the event to get underway

Very soon there would be standing room only

A mexican buffet for those that like to partake

La Cantina restraunt/bar is located in the Old Town Artistans The staff there rocks!

The stage is set

Jimmy Mac does the honors and pulls a slip out of the hat. #3 is the the lucky number for us. We will appear third on stage

Neil listening to the stage strategy being discussed

Did'r Z and JT listen intently to the announcements

Tim Deggs cracks a joke

First entertainer takes the stage. A solo artist named MOSS

The sun has set and Moss finishes up his set

Did'r & Betty watch the next band being set up

Hard to tell from the photos but there is barely standing room only at this event

Next act completes a sound check

"12 measures of interest" is the name of this band

All eyes are forward as they complete their set and the next act steps up

Hey...I know these guys! Its "Off the Hook" setting up.

The performance is underway

once again; sorry for the quality of the photos

JT is knocking those vocals out of the ballpark!!

This band commands of attention of every single person in the plaza

What a blast...great music..great folks and a beautiful Tucson evening

This house is a rockin'!!

JT finishes off the fifth song and bids all a good night

Next act takes the stage- a great 3 piece with tight harmonies

Final act of the night...Episodes

What a great night @ the acoustical battle of the bands

Look familiar? Its our favorite Steakhouse in Marana! The Steak Out

JT arrived a little early to enjoy all this fab restraunt has to offer

Beef Ribs Mmmmmm........

Fresh beef burger Mmmmmm.......

Adult beverages of choice

The Neil Russell band has arrived and set up is almost complete

Test; Test; Neil walks the bar to even out the sound

Sound check completed now on with the show!!

JT couldnt ask for a better bunch of guys to spend a Friday night with - Neil Russel & band put on quite a show!

Boot scottin' goodness fills the air

Doesnt take long and the dancers appear on the floor

OK guys, ANOTHER key change?? Hmmm maybe a practice together would of helped clue me in LOL

Dancers dont pay attention to anything other than those tunes inviting their tooties onto the dance floor

View from the patio...Albert & Jay take front row seats

Here's a new song JTs never played before...concentrate....

Dancers just keep on coming

Another key change

JT takes a spin at the microphone and belts out a tune of his own

The applause was well recieved

JT looking out into the audience and feels the love from his many friends who joined us at the Steak Out

Did'r Z

Donna Z

Dawn & Jay

(Far left corner)Tim & Tammy

JTs #1 fan Tanya enjoys some chuckles with Donna

Neil announces he's going to bring up some of our talented friends for a song or two

Did'r Z joins Albert & Jay to represent "Edge"

Jay masters his tune...this man has lungs!

Neil Russell band with JT are back in place after a little break

Rob plays a mean bass

The crowds are still intact waiting for more

they arent disappointed

licking on a awesome lead

Neil features an original off his CD

What a bunch of screwballs

JT sings Silverwings and the crowd jumps to the dance floor on cue

And just like that the evening is over..That was a quick 4 hours!!

In preparation for tonights festivities the streets are posted

Arts in the alley posters are put up all over town...outlining this years events

The banners are hung

It's official this year Arts in the Alley event is underway as the crowds begin to filter in

Time to meet up with old friends and new ones too

Hmmmmm delicious sweety treats for all tastes

rows and rows of crafts and art

JT takes a walk to enjoy the sights while endulging in an ice cone

Folks working hard on getting the stage ready for performances

JT checks in and unloads his guitar

Time for a raffle drawing....LOTS of prizes are given away each month at this gathering

Dennis opens up the stagestage with some cover tunes

Next a TaiChi demonstration

THe moves are so exacting and precise

Add a fan in it becomes a beautiful dance

Next up is JT Reno

A quick tune and mic check and off we go..

JT introduces himself

and gets right down to business singing

That certainly grabs the attention of the audience

more people hear the singing from the mainstreet and filter in to see what is going on

JT slows things down a bit with a hug your honey tune

now onto a blues number

He has everyone glued to their seats to see what he's going to do next

The sun is about the set and a cool breeze moves in the add to this perfect evening at the Arts in the Alley street party. JT winds up his set and intro's the next act

The belly dancers take their cue

Interesting dances with women of all shapes and sizes

the moves were mesmerizing

The belly dancing group finishes and intros another belly dancer

This solo dancer really puts on the moves

All that hip movement creates a nice breeze for those up front

the group is back on stage for one more

interesting...watch her dress and see what happens next......

it LIGHTS UP! Cool way to enjoy the moves of a belly dancer.

The kids (and gentlemen) were fixated on the flashing lights

Next up Dee belts out some fab tunes

whatta voice!

The crowds mill thru the stage area, sit for a spell and move on to all the other sites of downtown Casa Grande

Its a full house tonight

it is JR's 60-something birthday tonight the crowd sings him a heartfelt happy birthday

Dee wraps up her set to a roaring round of applause

A wonderful singer/songwriter takes stage and sings a few tunes. Love the tone of his voice

He gives it a really cowboy punch when he sings his songs

the left handed guitar playing has JT fascinated

THis belly dancer is the queen of all belly dancers...my oh my...Mothers cover your childrens eyes...She is HOT

The moves were blinding and somewhat exhilirating

The dance of the scarves finished this set ....whew we all needed a glass of ice water after this dance!

Dennis takes the stage again after another ticket drawing

Louie a crowd fave

HE works the crowd with his lounge singing style

crooning to all the pretty girls

one more and Louies set is complete

JT performs an encore by request

Good ole Country Way is a fine tune to fit the bill

More requests...how bout some George Strait

JT continues with an old country-blues classic by Carl Perkins

Audience still wanting more JT's running out of words without his trusty song book

working his way thru a song and remembering words as he sings them

time to put on his thinking cap and pull out some oldies

JT finishes the evening with a crowd favorite "Go rest High"