Tucson-based indie rock band, Calexico performed at the The Van Buren in Phoenix on June 1, 2018. This stop was part of a tour in support of their ninth album, The Thread That Keeps Us. With a distinct American Southwest sound, this latest album begins to explore political and environmental themes in a touching and heartfelt manner. Joining Calexico on tour is Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin, known for her 2016 debut album, Don’t Let the Kids Win.
Catch Calexico and Julia Jacklin on the road as they finish up their westcoast tour in the US and Canada. You can also catch Calexico at various music festivals in Europe this summer, including Vida Festival, Down the Rabbit Hole and Brussels Summer Festival.
All photos courtesy of Steve Simpson.
Joey Burns of Calexico performing at The Van Buren in Phoenix
Jacob Valenzuela of Calexico on trumpet
Calexico on stage at The Van Buren in Phoenix
Bassist Scott Colberg of Calexico
Drummer John Convertino of Calexico
Vocalist and guitarist Joey Burns of Calexico
Joey Burns on guitar
Guitarist Martin Wenk alongside Jacob Valenzuela on trumpet
Guitarist Martin Wenk of Calexico
Calexico at The Van Buren
Joey Burns gettin’ low
Joey Burns ending the show at The Van Buren
Julia Jacklin at The Van Buren
Singer/songwriter Julia Jacklin
Julia Jacklin opening for Calexico in Phoenix
Julia Jacklin in front of a Phoenix audience
Aussie singer Julia Jacklin at The Van Buren
Julia Jacklin in Phoenix