Heart by Heart Brings Classic Rock Hits to Tucson

Founding members of Heart, Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier, continue the band's legacy with their new group.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:31am

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Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier, founding members of the iconic classic rock band Heart, have formed a new group called Heart by Heart to carry on the sound and music of the original band. The group will be performing at The Fox Tucson Theatre on February 3, playing fan favorites like "Magic Man," "Barracuda," and "Crazy on You," as well as deeper cuts from Heart's discography. Fossen and Derosier started Heart by Heart in the early 2000s after the original band disbanded, with the goal of recreating the magic of Heart's live performances from the 1970s and 80s.

Why it matters

Heart was one of the most iconic and influential classic rock bands of the 1970s and 80s, known for their powerful vocals, guitar riffs, and songwriting. By continuing the band's legacy through Heart by Heart, Fossen and Derosier are allowing a new generation of fans to experience the music that defined an era of rock and roll.

The details

Heart by Heart features Fossen on bass, Derosier on drums, and Somar Macek, Lizzy Daymont, and Chad Quist rounding out the lineup. The group's setlist spans Heart's entire discography, including fan favorites like "Magic Man," "Barracuda," and "Crazy on You," as well as deeper cuts like "Mistral Wind" and "Love Alive." Fossen and Derosier started the band as a hobby in the early 2000s after being hired to play a party in Seattle, but it quickly gained popularity and the group began touring and performing at venues across the country.

  • Heart by Heart was formed in the early 2000s, years after the original Heart group disbanded.
  • The group will be performing at The Fox Tucson Theatre on February 3, 2026.

The players

Steve Fossen

A founding member of the iconic classic rock band Heart, Fossen is the bassist for Heart by Heart and has been playing music since his teenage years when his father rented him a bass guitar.

Michael Derosier

A founding member of Heart, Derosier is the drummer for Heart by Heart and has been playing with Fossen to continue the legacy of the original band.

Somar Macek

A member of Heart by Heart, Macek provides vocals and helps recreate the sound of the original Heart band.

Lizzy Daymont

A member of Heart by Heart, Daymont contributes to the vocals and instrumentation of the group.

Chad Quist

A member of Heart by Heart, Quist helps bring the classic Heart sound to life through his playing.

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What they’re saying

“That's part of the reason that Mike, Somar and I put the band together — we really wanted to play the music as faithfully to the recordings and concerts that Heart did back in the '70s.”

— Steve Fossen, Bassist, Heart by Heart (tucsonweekly.com)

“We have a lot of laughs, a lot of fun and we meet a lot of people — it's very gratifying.”

— Steve Fossen, Bassist, Heart by Heart (tucsonweekly.com)

“I distinctly remember being in Tucson back in the Heart days, but I was younger then and didn't appreciate going to different cities as much as I do now.”

— Steve Fossen, Bassist, Heart by Heart (tucsonweekly.com)

What’s next

Heart by Heart will be performing at The Fox Tucson Theatre on February 3, 2026.

The takeaway

By continuing the legacy of the iconic band Heart, Heart by Heart is allowing a new generation of fans to experience the classic rock hits and live energy that defined an era of music. The group's commitment to faithfully recreating the original Heart sound is a testament to the enduring power of the band's music.