Photos: Blues musician Tom Walbank farewell gig at Tap and Bottle
Local blues stalwart Tom Walbank is moving from Tucson, Ariz., to Washington, D.C., and part of his send off included a show at Tap and Bottle, April 3, 2025.
Blues musician Tom Walbank, left, plays with another local artist, Gabriel Sullivan, during a performance at Tap & Bottle, 403 N. Sixth Ave., on April 3. After decades of having Tucson as his home, Walbank is moving to Washington, D.C., and the Tap & Bottle gig was one of his last shows in town.
Local blues musician Tom Walbank goes all out on harmonica as he plays with several other area musicians for a send off show at Tap & Bottle.
Local blues musician Tom Walbank keeps playing for the standing-room-only crowd as the rest of the players get a break at Tap & Bottle on April 3. After decades of having Tucson as his home, Walbank is moving to Washington, D.C.
Local blues musician Tom Walbank performs at the Tap and Bottle, 403 N. 6th Ave., April 3, 2025, Tucson, Ariz., 2025. After decades of having Tucson as his home, Walbank is moving to Washington, D.C.
Local blues musician Tom Walbank works his guitar during a number at the Tap and Bottle, 403 N. 6th Ave., April 3, 2025, Tucson, Ariz., 2025. After decades of having Tucson as his home, Walbank is moving to Washington, D.C.
Local blues musician Tom Walbank has a laugh with the others backing his numbers during a show at the Tap and Bottle, 403 N. 6th Ave., April 3, 2025, Tucson, Ariz., 2025. After decades of having Tucson as his home, Walbank is moving to Washington, D.C.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Tom Walbank has spent 25 years in Tucson, but in June, he's moving to Washington, D.C. He has a few more shows before he leaves this place he calls home.
Tom Walbank and David Huckfelt are coming home to celebrate their latest albums including one that Huckfelt recorded in Tucson with local musicians.