The Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 3rd Annual MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS event on Saturday, April 19th from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Multiple bands and musicians are scheduled for the event. Expect GREAT music and fun for the whole family. Admission is by donation and proceeds go to the Community Scholarship Fund. In years past, two to four scholarships have been awarded yearly to graduating students and to adults returning to further their educational needs. The event will be held outdoors in the band shell at Chilleens on 17. This local favorite restaurant was featured on “Bar Rescue” last year and has been the most watched show in the series to date. Local artists and crafters will be available as well in the outdoor patio area. Other artists are welcome to set up and the fee is by donation. Contact info is below and be set up by 3:45 pm. An outdoor bar will be available and Chillens full menu is available as well.
Band line up and times:
Chris “Gypsy” Wilson 4:00-5:00 PM (Gypsy Wilson plays that old American folk music. Armed with an acoustic guitar, a harmonica, and his trusted tambourine, Gypsy croons out his own songs as well as ballads from the entire American songbook.) http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsywilson
Karmann and Kompany 5:15-6:15 PM (Influenced by folk, country, gospel, contemporary, bluegrass and blues, their style is distinctly Americana.) http://www.kandkband.com/
Route 66 6:30-7:30 PM (Route 66 Band is a no frills, hard driving four-piece band that delivers old rock & roll country blues and even some bluegrass from the past fifty years.) http://www.reverbnation.com/route66bandphoenix
Salty Gringo’s 7:45 to 8:45 PM (This collection of seasoned musicians offer classic blues, rock and country hits from Joe Cocker to Miranda Lambert)
Power Steering 9:00 to 10:00 PM (Classic 40 hits from Bobby Darin to Led Zepplin)
Event questions can be answered at the local Visitors Center, 623-374-9797 or Lori Martinez, 602-339-0959.
