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Monstrosa: An Evening of Latin Music featuring DePedro (Madrid, Spain), Calexico (Tucson), Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta (Tucson) and Guerrilla  (Tucson)

Benefit for The Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding @ Tucson Convention Center

The third and final night of 2010 The Great Cover-Up was a night to remember. Band after band hit the stage with amazing performances covering other bands. No one thought Calexico could top their performance after the All Souls Procession just a month ago, but accompanied by Silver Thread Trio, members of Seashell Radio and a cast of characters that included a gorilla, a rabbit and a beer can, top it they did. In true Flaming Lips style, they had the audience singing along and participating in the festivities with pop streamers, silly string and yes, balloons. Lots of them.

Many thanks to the people involved involved with this benefit for Tucson Artists and Musicians Health Alliance – the 40 bands, the 2 venues and especially Curtis McCrary, Stephen Seigel, Mel Mason, David Slutes and Dan Hernandez. The word is over-used these days, but the event was epic. For information about T.A.M.H.A., check out their website here.