Steam Pump Ranch  Concert Series

Second Saturdays

10:30am

Tucked away off one of Oro Valley’s busiest roads, Steam Pump Ranch tells a story of the history behind the town. The historical site was once a way-station for cattle and destination along a major corridor for westward travel.

Today, the ranch links past and present culture, providing a pleasant outdoor venue for the Second Saturdays at the Oro Valley Farmers Market. The monthly event features live music, an open air market and kids’ activities, presented by the Town of Oro Valley and Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance.
The free event will bring local performers in country and Latin music to the ranch.

Why?

As a core Business and Arts Integration method, the Steam Pump Concert Series blends the mutually beneficial relationship that the arts can have alongside the business model.  In a partnership with the Town of Oro Valley, this program impacts economic development, while providing community exposure to the arts, and supporting local musicians. 

Free Admission

Attendees are invited to bring their own chairs.  No seating is provided. There is no cost to attend the concerts. Enjoy the Second Saturday festivities and Farmers Market onsite.

Event Partner

Location

Steam Pump Ranch
10901 N Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Residents of the Santa Cruz Valley in Southern Arizona, generally perceive the Town of Oro Valley as a vigorous young community, but in reality, it has a real and deep history in this region. The Steam Pump Ranch (10901 N. Oracle Road) represents a living piece of that history.

Get Involved

Interested in performing as a band or musician in the series? 
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Featured Music

October 8, 2016
Bill Ganz
Western
Bill Ganz has performed on the Tucson music scene for more than 28 years. He is a member of the Western Music Association.  Bill has taught private guitar instruction for over 25 years.  Bill performs as a soloist as well as the band leader for Bill Ganz Western Band. In the past he performed as a member of the Reinsmen, The Desert Sons, and the Sons of the Western Plains. Western, Country, Jazz, Soft Rock, Retro & more.
November 12, 2016
Greg Morton
Country
Greg Morton began to play the guitar when he was around 12 years of age.  Greg's natural musical ability allowed him to quickly develop a mastery of the guitar.  While living in Memphis, Greg won the Midsouth Championship in guitar and mandolin.  Greg traveled around the world as a member of the USO.  At one point, he was a member of Don Ho's band in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1995, Greg Morton won the Arizona State Guitar Championship.  In 2001, 2002, and 2004, Greg won the extremely prestigious TAMMIES Award (Tucson Area Music Awards) for Best Acoustic Guitarist.
December 10, 2016
High Desert
Western
A Tucson based musical group featuring Don Hughes on guitar, harmonica and lead vocalist; Larry Lashbrook, on guitar, banjo and mandolin and John June on bass. Their music is a mix of folk, classic country, blue grass and rock & roll. Performing both contemporary hits and memorable songs from the past, the band entertains all over the Tucson.
January 14, 2017
Carol Markstrom
Country
Carol Markstrom is a singer/songwriter who lives her life in the East and the West—in Arizona and West Virginia performing in both sides of the country. She sings with the heart of a folk singer but with a definite Western flavor to her music. Her vocal delivery comes through with clarity and emotion. An avid hiker and traveler—the beauty and landscapes of the West are often depicted in her songwriting. Carol has written many published works about American Indians and that knowledge and her personal experiences come through in songs she has written. Her ballads and love songs range from the whimsical to bittersweet. In addition to her own songs, Carol performs many classics that audiences love to hear along with lesser-known treasures spanning Folk, Western, and Americana.
February 11, 2017
River Road Ramblers
Dixieland Jazz
The River Road Ramblers were created in 2006 to provide a Dixieland Band alternative for the Tucson Area.   Made up of 8 experienced musicians on trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, guitar, piano, bass and drums.   The performances are a mix of roaring 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's Dixieland Jazz performed in true MARDI GRAS / Roaring 20's style!
March 11, 2017
Ocotillo Rain and Thunder
Bluegrass
Ocotillo Rain and Thunder Bluegrass Band presently plays Weekly on Thursdays at the Continental Ranch Farmers Market. Made up from 11 members of all walks of life; they all agreed on one thing when they formed this band, to give back to the community. Every month they choose a charity and all tips and wages go to that charity.
April 8, 2017
Arizona Banjo Blasters
The Arizona Banjo Blasters is a banjo band founded in 2007 with the purpose of inspiring the spirit of playing "Happy" Banjo Music. The range of banjo playing experience within the Band spans the spectrum from rookies with only several months experience to seasoned banjoists with over 60 years of playing. New members from beginners to professionals are always welcome to join.  If you have a hankering to learn or play & love the banjo, happy music and fun, we encourage you to contact the Band. The Arizona Banjo Blasters have the pleasure of playing for various events and Senior Living facilities around the Greater Tucson area.

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