An Arizona Bluegrass Revue at Mesa Market Place

Name: An Arizona Bluegrass Revue at Mesa Market Place
Start: 2025-01-12T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-01-12T15:00:00-07:00
Location: 10550 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209-8304, United States

Schedule

Sun Jan 12 2025 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

10550 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209-8304, United States | Apache Junction, AZ

Mesa Market Place will host the American Bluegrass Association all day long on our Stage in the Middle of Row B on Saturday, January 12 from 9am to 3pm!
There will also be a Bluegrass Jam, open to all Pickers from 11am to 1pm. Bring your Mandolin!!!!
Bluegrass music originated in the United States in the 1940s. It evolved from various musical traditions, blending elements of Scottish, Irish, and English folk music with African American influences. The genre was named after the Bluegrass state of Kentucky, where it gained popularity.
Instruments such as the banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and upright bass are central to bluegrass music.
The style is characterized by its fast tempos, intricate melodies, and tight vocal harmonies.After its initial peak in the mid-20th century, bluegrass experienced a revival in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This resurgence was fueled by a renewed interest in traditional music forms and a desire to preserve cultural heritage.
Today, bluegrass continues to thrive through festivals, workshops, and community gatherings.
Its timeless appeal and infectious energy attract new generations of musicians and fans, ensuring that the spirit of bluegrass music endures for years to come.