Garrett James and The Wanderers stop by Locals Only on Monday, November 16th, 2026, for a live performance and interview in KXCI’s Studio 2A at 9 PM. Tune in at 91.3 FM or audio livestream the performance here. Video livestream is also available on the KXCI YouTube channel here.
Garrett James and The Wanderers have been invited to represent Tucson at the prestigious youth International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, taking place January 19th-23rd, 2027. To help fund their journey, the band is hosting a community fundraiser called Bucks For The Blues at Hotel Congress on November 22nd, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Fundraiser details:
Event: Bucks for the Blues: International Blues Challenge Fundraiser with Garrett James and The Wanderers, The Porch Rockers, Xcelerators, RINO, & Jordan Manley
Location: Hotel Congress
Date: November 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Purpose: Garrett James and The Wanderers are raising funds to cover travel expenses as they head to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee
The band is also proudly sponsored by the Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation and the Northern Arizona Blues Alliance.
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About Garrett James and The Wanderers
From Tucson, Arizona, Garrett James and The Wanderers are a young blues-rock band that combines the soulful grit of classic Vinyl-Era favorites with a modern, electrifying sound that’s uniquely their own. Each member’s passion ignites listeners’ musical souls. The band’s bluesy licks, heartfelt lyrics, and powerhouse vocals echo the spirit of past generations and resonate with the dedicated passion of years gone by. The band’s sincere goal is to forge their creative mark and share and inspire the love of Music with the younger generations who follow.


Follow Garett James and The Wanderers:
YouTube: @GarrettJamesGuitar
Facebook: @Garrett James and the Wanderers
Instagram: @gj_the_wanderers
Website: garrettjamesmusic.com
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