Steam Pump Ranch  Concert Series

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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

Saturday, January 12, 2019
​10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Connie Brannock's Tiny House of Funk
Blues and Funk - Music to Make Your Feet Smile 

​Tiny House of Funk is ready to delight Arizona audiences with their unique, high-spirited blend of R&B, Jazz and Soul. Connie, Troy, Mike and Gary open up the door to their eclectic, yet comfortable musical house and welcomes you in for a little “WD-40 for the hips.” 

For more information about the group please visit:
http://www.littlehouseoffunk.com/
Saturday, February 9, 2019
​10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 
Amber Norgaard Trio 
Folk-Rock
​Described as “poet, peace-warrior, healer” (Tucson Lifestyle Magazine) and “Tucson’s folk-rock goddess” (Natural Awakenings Magazine), Amber Norgaard is known for her passionate vocal/piano/guitar delivery, eloquent lyrics and graceful melodies that inspire hope. Prior to launching her music career in 2004, Norgaard worked as a registered nurse in southwestern Alaska. For six years, she lived 400 miles off the road system and was immersed within the indigenous population. It was here that she learned to use music as a source of connection to transcend language and cultural barriers. This discovery was what led her to pursue her passion—using music as healing art to foster compassion, spirituality and promote positive social change. She has released five full-length albums and multiple singles, toured nationally, opened for Judy Collins, Kenny Loggins, and Michael McDonald, received accolades for her songwriting, written songs for multiple non-profit organizations and film projects, and speaks at universities and organizations on "Music as a Healing Art and Instrument for Social Change".

For more information about the group please visit:
https://www.ambernorgaard.com/
Friday, March 1, 2019
​5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 
Don Armstrong & the Whiskeypalians 
Folk & Americana 
​Called "A master singer...a folk treasure" by the Daily Times, DON ARMSTRONG & THE WHISKEYPALIANS consists of nationally acclaimed folk singer/songwriter DON ARMSTRONG on guitar & 5 string banjo joined by his merry band of Whiskeypalians, featuring some of Tucson’s hottest acoustic musicians.  An accomplished entertainer and touring performer, Don got his start at Caffé Lena, in upstate New York, in 1964. The coffee house was, and still is, one of the most sought-after venues for folk musicians. Founder Lena Spencer asked Don to do a guest sets there when he was 16—not long after Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk and John Phillips, from The Mamas & the Papas, were playing there. Rope Burns described his playing as featuring "Impeccable flat picking and banjo work."

For more information about this group please visit: 
http://www.nightpeopledance.com/
Friday, March 1, 2019
​6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 
Cochise County All-Stars
Country Rock, Jazz, Latin, Rock Fusion

For More information visit:
https://orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/historic-and-cultural-resources/steam-pump-ranch
Friday, April 5, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 
Saguaro Sunset Trio 
Bluegrass, Folk, & Country
​Saguaro Sunset Trio was formed in 2014. Easy listening Bluegrass, Country, Folk make this Trio fun. JoAnn Youngstrom Sanchez provides wonderful lead vocals combined with harmony. JoAnn is proficient at playing many acoustic instruments. Arlene Tomlinson gives the Trio a steady bass beat coupled with a fantastic smile!! Jim Sanchez plays lead rhythm guitar with strong lead vocals & harmony. Our goal is to entertain you and give you music that is a listener's delight.

For more information about this group please visit:
http://www.ssbluegrass.com/saguaro-sunset-trio.html
Friday, April 5, 2019 | ​6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 
Split Decision
Classic Rock & Roll

For More information visit:
https://orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/historic-and-cultural-resources/steam-pump-ranch​
Saturday, April 14, 2019

Split Decision, The Hot Lizards, Cochise County All-Stars 

For More information visit:
https://orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/historic-and-cultural-resources/steam-pump-ranch
Saturday, June 7, 2019 | 7 - 9 PM
River Road Ramblers (make up date)
New Orleans Dixieland Jazz

The River Road Ramblers was formed in 2007 to provide a Dixieland Band alternative for the Tucson area. Today, the band has six musicians - cornet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, banjo and drums.  We perform traditional New Orleans style Dixieland Jazz, as well as the West Coast Jazz style of the Lu Watters and his Yerba Buena Jazz Band.  We are fortunate to have a large library of music which includes the books of Lu Watters.  

For more information about this group please visit:
http://riverroadramblers.homestead.com/  ​

Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors