Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers at Mesa Arts Center

Emmy, Grammy and American Comedy winner Steve Martin to join The Steep Canyon Rangers for a rare performance at Mesa Arts Center.

Steve Martin, one of the most diversified performers in the motion picture industry today has been successful as a writer and performer in some of the most popular movies of recent film history Since becoming involved in the modern bluegrass scene, Martin has been impressed with the overall level of musicianship that exists in the world of the professional and semi-professional players. As such, in 2010, Martin established The Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, an annual award which brings recognition to an individual or group for outstanding accomplishment in the field of five-string banjo or bluegrass music. In its inaugural year, the award was presented to Noam Pikelny.

On January 31st, 2010 Steve Martin's banjo album, The Crow / New Songs For The Five-String Banjo, won a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. His new album will be released in March titled, Rare Bird Alert on Rounder Records

The Steep Canyon Rangers latest record, Deep In The Shade, stayed on the Billboard Bluegrass Top Ten for 18 weeks. Along with Steve they have headlined Merlefest and Bonaroo, and appeared on Late Night With David Letterman and Austin City Limits. Known for their smooth vocals, smart songwriting, ferocious instruments and jaw-dropping harmony, the Rangers are bringing bluegrass to music lovers across the USA and around the world.

A true band of brothers, the Steep Canyon Rangers have developed from college picking buddies in Chapel Hill, NC to one of the premier acoustic ensembles of the day. For the last ten years they have dedicated themselves to creating a new and powerful brand of bluegrass that is distinctly their own.