Spend Your Tucson Saturday Night With A Six Pack Of Concerts!

September is always the month in Tucson when things start happening - the weather cools down a little, running season kicks off and people start coming back to Tucson - including music artists!

Tonight - Tucson has six concerts around Tucson that you can enjoy - outdoors or in:

Xtreme Muzik The Tour

John Rich and Kenny Alphin country music's duo, also known as Big & Rich light up the stage on Kino Sport Complex, 2500 E Ajo Way and are joined by country music artist Gretchen Wilson and Cowboy Troy. It startsd at 4pm today and costs $37 - $75 at the gate.

2nd Saturdays Downtown

This is the monthly downtown party this month featuring Descarga, a 10-piece Latin jazz group, headlining the big Fox Tucson Theatre show. Also performing: Ted Ramirez, A Son Y Sol and Suerte. Evens start at 6pm at various locations downtown and most shows are free! Visit www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com for complete schedule.

Old School Jam

The Mega 106.3 Old School Summer Jam goes back in time with nine R&B artists and groups that will rock the stage with hits that span the 1960s-'80s. Tonights concert features: Heatwave, Delfonics, Rose Royce, GQ, Barbara Lewis, the Originals, Evelyn Champagne King, JoJo (original lead singer of the Mary Jane Girls) and the Floaters. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $25.50-$38.50 at www.ticketmaster.com

Alejandro Fernández

Casion Del Sol presents this Mexican pop artist here to perform his latest single, "Bajo un mismo sol," live. Fernandes combines Mexican folk, ranchera, bolero and pop music in shows. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. $50-$150 tickets.solcasinos.com

James McMurtry

Son of the famous novelist Larry McMurtry ("Lonesome Dove") launched his career at Tucson's former Sawmill Cafe while he attended the University of Arizona. Back in Tucson, he'll be performing at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. at 7pm tonight. Tickets are $15 = you can buy in advance or at the door! www.hotelcongress.com for more info.

Red, White & UFest

If you want heavy metal and feel like a drive - head to Phoenix International Raceway to jam with Five Finger Death Punch, Danko Jones, Filter, Jamey Jasta, My Darkest Days, Black Veil Brides, Times of Grace, Boy Hits Car, Digital Summer and Back From Ashes during todays daylong festival. The concert starts at 2pm today and is right off interstate 10 at the raceway. Most tickets are $35 - but visit 98kupd.com for more info!