Tucson Weekly Nine Questions

We were a bit mystified when Sean "C.F." Murphy ran as a Republican in last year's Arizona presidential primary (projectwhitehouse.wordpress.com). It all becomes clear, though, in this revealing interview: The man's so conservative, he still listens to entire record albums—one at a time. His writing has appeared in print… Continue

Bridgitte Thum is a Tucson native who is currently showing her paintings in New Works, Painted Songs at Circa 79 Salon and Gallery (6021 N. Oracle Road) through November. You can spot her singing embarrassing karaoke, practicing stand-up comedy or spending too much time picking out flowers at the supermarket.

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"Psychic" Mike Gray moved to Tucson from El Paso in 1986, and has traveled back and forth ever since. He has played in numerous local punk bands, including Cosmic Jackhammer, Opinion Zero, Cancer Brides and Schizm. Gray is currently a pest-management professional at University Termite and Pest Control and educates the pu… Continue

Nicole Laurenne grew up studying classical piano, playing jazz in a Tucson combo and fronting Blue Fur in Phoenix. Michael Johnny Walker asked her to front a side project he was working on, which eventually turned into Phoenix's The Love Me Nots. Now the two are married, run the band’s record label and tour all over the world.… Continue

For the past three decades (albeit punctuated by periods of inactivity), Glen Tilbrook has been the co-frontman of Squeeze, the sophisticated British pop band, along with musical partner Chris Difford. Often called "the Lennon and McCartney of new wave," the songwriting team is responsible for such classic songs as "Temp… Continue