November 14 Live Music Festival


            Autumn foliage is approaching its seasonal glory at Arboretum by mid-November, just in time for a Saturday when live music from Arizona originals will fill the air! November 14 should be yet another perfect Saturday for a day of song and melody around the trails and in different gardens... a chance for visitors to enjoy a variety of singers, songwriters and musicians.  Popular artists returning to offer their talent include the Close Enough String Band, which will open the day with a 10:00 a.m. concert in the Picnic Area. Mesa recording artist Jim Pipkin plays songs from his CD "Rebel Souvenirs" at 11:00, offering another of his unforgettable concerts near the Drover's Shed.
 
       Bring chairs and a picnic lunch, and plan to stay for the day.  At noon Alesa Gallian shares her powerful voice and eclectic songbook in the Picnic area. Alesa's also celebraring the release of a new musican CD, which she'll have available. The Mountain Rain trio plays at 1:00, Mark Fogelson at 2:00, The Levno Duo at 3:00 and Russ Braman at 4:00.

     Fans of "olde tyme Americana" music will want to get here early for the 10:00 opening set played by members of the Close Enough String Band. This crew usually closes the day with an afternoon gig -- but this year Close Enough is the opening act at 10:00 a.m. on November 14. Don't miss their harmonies, fiddles - and even the haunting chance to hear Bob Sandsteadt play the musical saw!

      Our live music event at the Arboretum makes for a Saturday truly "both acoustic and eclectic." November's live music festival is a singular chance to stroll through our unique collections of desert plants and arid ecosystems -- while also being treated to six hours of song and music from Arizona musicians playing intimate sets in the demonstration garden, herb garden, rose garden and other beautiful locations throughout the grounds.

Performances are:

10:00 a.m. the Close Enough String Band opens our day of music onstage in the Eucalyptus grove

11:00 a.m. Mesa recording artist Jim Pipkin plays a set near the Australian Drover's Shed

12:00 p.m. Guitarist and vocalist Alesa Gallian plays a "high energy, high noon" solo set in the Picnic Area

1:00 p.m. the Mountain Rain trio performs at the Desert Legume Garden

2:00 p.m. Minnesota and Arizona troubadour Mark Fogelson plays on the Smith Building flagstone patio

3:00 p.m. The Levno Duo, Celinda and John Levno, play guitar and flute in the Demonstration Garden

4:00 p.m. Russ Braman salutes the end of the day and bids adios to our visitors with a set near the visitor center