The Irish and More: A St. Paddy's Jamboree
Join Wild World Irish Fiddle (Kate Rose, fiddle and Armand Ramirez, guitar) for a lively celebration of Irish music and dance! This special event for St. Paddy’s month (when everyone is Irish) includes an interactive concert exploring the rich history of Irish music in Arizona, its evolution, and its influence on other genres, followed by an Irish community dance for all (no experience or partners necessary), with steps adapted for all ages and abilities.
Join us for one or both exciting events! All ages, abilities, backgrounds, instruments, and musical levels welcome! Each of the 4 events will take place at a different library branch, and the content will evolve, so if you come to all, you won’t be bored, but if you come to any of them, you won’t be lost!
12:30-1:30: Musicians' Workshop: bring your instruments. All instruments, ages, and levels are welcome! Come learn an unearthed Arizona tune by ear, phrase by phrase, lilt tunes with your voice, practice simple dance steps, listen, drum, or improvise.
1:45-2:45: Interactive Concert:Traditional music and lore reviving multicultural early Arizona traditions, and plenty of chances to dance or tap along.
3-4:30: Community Dance: Revive forgotten dances in a fun, lively way within everyone’s reach.
This programming is part of the Wild West Fiddle Project, made possible with support from City of Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture, organized by the nonprofit Wild Steps in partnership with Phoenix Traditional Music and Dance.