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Scottsdale Sounds

Local Musician Showcase

2025-07-02 17:30:00 2025-07-02 18:30:00 America/Phoenix Scottsdale Sounds Civic Center Library - Auditorium

Wednesday, July 02
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-02 17:30:00 2025-07-02 18:30:00 America/Phoenix Scottsdale Sounds Civic Center Library - Auditorium

Join us the first Wednesday evening of every month for acoustic music performed by local musicians. Bring the family and enjoy the show!

Eric Ramsey

Among other things, award winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Arizona Blues Hall of Fame member Eric Ramsey is the 2022 Winner of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. He is three time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society's Blues Showdown and is the winner of the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Contest. He was named Peoples’ Choice Award winner at the Wildflower Music Festival, and a Finalist in the Al Johnson Songwriting Competition in 2022, a four time featured performer at the Dripping Springs (TX) Songwriters Festival and has been tapped for the prestigious Songwriter's Showcase produced by Tempe Center for the Arts, filmed for PBS distribution.  

Eric has been active in the Arizona music scene since the mid 70s, performing solo or as part of any number of bands. Following a career as an electrician, he has recently - thanks to the support of his wife and family - been able to concentrate on writing and performing full time. He has self-released six CDs - 2015’s debut Wills And Won’ts, 2016’s acclaimed Up We Go, 2017’s bluesy, resonator soaked It’s A Rough World, Baby and 2018’s Road Of Man. 2018 also saw the release of Rough, Raw Or Wrong:LIVE, recorded live in concert. His newest releases, in May and September of 2022, are On The Record and The Blues.

With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric writes from experience about the human condition - at times sensitive, at times humorous, always thought-provoking. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles, from delicate fingerpicking to raucous, bluesy bottleneck slide, and he can often be found in his garage, where his family prefers he practice. Especially the banjo….

Mark Bishop Evans
Mark has played extensively on both the West and East coasts, pleasing audiences in upscale restaurants, local bars, coffeehouses, listening rooms, festivals, house concerts
and Honky Tonks.

He plays tasteful covers from the 20’s thru today, as well as his original songs. Some of the artists he covers are Paul Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Lennon and McCartney,
America, Dougie Mclean, Kenny Loggins, George Michael, Glen Campbell, The Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor and many more.

In his original music it is said he has a way with melodies and a special touch on the guitar, bringing them together in pleasant and poignant combinations. His music is an
intriguing blend of Folk, folk rock, and ballads. He currently resides in the Phoenix area where he continues to create and perform.

TAGS: | Scottsdale | Music |

Civic Center Library

Phone: 480-312-7323

Opening hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale
, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-312-7323

About the library

Opened August 30, 1968

103,000 square feet

73 public-use computers

Café

Loft collaborative workspace

The Gallery @ the Library

Scottsdale Heritage Collection

Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sky Room

Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sky Room

Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Wednesday, July 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Sky Room
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Knowasis

Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Sky Room

Sat, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Sky Room

Sun, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Area

Sun, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
SHC Program Room

Sun, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sky Room

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Sky Room
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Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sky Room
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Tue, Jul 15, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Sky Room
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Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Knowasis
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Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft

Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
SHC Program Room

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Sky Room
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Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Knowasis

Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Area

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium

Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Knowasis
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sky Room

Thu, Jul 24, All day
Public Gallery

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Public Gallery

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Sky Room
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Knowasis

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Public Gallery

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Sun, Jul 27, All day
Public Gallery

Sun, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Area

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Public Gallery

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Knowasis

Tue, Jul 29, All day
Public Gallery

Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Tue, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Knowasis
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 30, All day
Public Gallery

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sky Room

Thu, Jul 31, All day
Public Gallery

Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Aug 01, All day
Public Gallery

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Sky Room
Registration is now closed

Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Sat, Aug 02, All day
Public Gallery

Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Sky Room

Sat, Aug 02, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Sky Room

Sun, Aug 03, All day
Public Gallery

Mon, Aug 04, All day
Public Gallery

Tue, Aug 05, All day
Public Gallery

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sky Room

Wed, Aug 06, All day
Public Gallery

Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium

Thu, Aug 07, All day
Public Gallery

Fri, Aug 08, All day
Public Gallery

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sky Room