Global Music Series: JigJam (Irish Bluegrass Music) @Thursdays Downtown-2023 | FREE
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Aug 10, 2023 7pm - 8:30pm
Location
Peace Plaza Downtown
1st Ave SW & 1st St SW
Event Categories
Music | Family Friendly | Dining Promotion
Event Cost
Free
Details
Global Music Series: JigJam (Irish Bluegrass Music) @Thursdays Downtown-2023 | FREE
Presented by Rochester Civic Music - rochestermn.gov/civicmusic
JIGJAM - JigJam is a multi-award winning quintet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with Bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘I-Grass’ (Irish influenced Bluegrass), their onstage energy along with their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world. They have developed their own unique style of music influenced by American Folk music whilst staying true to their Irish roots. Described as ‘The best Irish group so far in bluegrass’ this sharply dressed outfit deliver an energy-fuelled, foot-stomping live performance. All multi-instrumentalists, JigJam interchange between banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and double bass onstage which creates an experience which is pleasing to both the eye and the ear.. - https://www.jigjam.ie/
A weekly summer staple of downtown Rochester, Thursdays Downtown combines arts, music, food, and a vendor market into one free community-uniting, block-party-style event! Every week, enjoy life, feel a sense of place, and interact with others at Thursdays Downtown. Your taste buds will be satisfied with enticing foods and musical styles, too. The festival runs every Thursday from June 15 - August 10, except June 22. - https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/events/thursdaysdowntown
Global Music Series - The Global Music Series is a fun-filled exploration of music in its many forms. The annual series features free public performances by renowned artists, highlighting a broad range of music from a variety of cultures and traditions – there’s always something new to discover.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
