What the Hey?

It was great to hear that Tucson was hosting their 1st Annual Salsa Festival on November 14th.
But, then I was disappointed to hear that they hired a band from out of town to play in the festival.
If this is a Tucson event, then why are you hiring a band from out of town?  Isn't this a perfect
opportunity to showcase the local talent of the salsa musicians?.  Perhaps somebody can enlighten me.
Signed,
A supporter of local talent