Batucaxé (pronounced bah-too-cah-SHEH, which means "the blessing of the beat") is a non-profit drum and dance ensemble and school that was formed in Tucson, Arizona, in 2001. Inspired by the music of Brazil, we feature the music and choreography of many traditions from all over the world. Our goal is to inspire creativity, openness, community solidarity and collective joy through lessons and classes, outreach programs and high-energy performances. In 2009, we were the Tucson Tammies Award winner in the World Music category. We released our first CD, "The Blessing of the Beat," earlier this year. Visit http://www.batucaxe.org/ to learn more.
The CD is available to purchase online at: http://batucaxe.org/mp3player.htm (a few sample tracks are online as well). Fans can also buy the CD at the following Tucson locations: Bookmans, 1930 E. Grant Rd., Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave., Bohemia, 2920 E. Broadway Blvd., and both locations of Zia Record Exchange, 3370 E. Speedway Blvd. and 3655 N. Oracle.



Check out our interview with Batucaxe on June 30th @PM

We're back!!!! I think. This is Derrick and I'm testing this out and saying "hello" to all of you out there. Send your mp3's to derrick@azoverload.com and your shows to the same or to myspace.com/screwyrabbit.

Sketching in Stereo - "Flailing After Dark (Live)"

Check out more videos from Sketching in Stereo HERE

France Vs France Farewell Show :-(

We have grown rather close to France Vs France over the past couple of years here at AZoverload, so it's with a heavy heart we say goodbye.

You can check them out tomorrow night (Friday) at The Yucca Tap room. 8 pm FREE SHOW!!! with Black Carl, Long Live Logos, and The Market.

Here's that cool video I went on and on about (I just had to post it again)
France vs France Get into the fight


Stop by their Myspace and show them some love. They are great guys and we wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

~2