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‘Listen to the Music’

It was a celebration of music June 8 at Gallup ArtsCrawl. Gallupians came out in enormous numbers to enjoy different styles of music, ranging from Country, Americana,  and Gypsy Jazz, to the BK Taiko Japanese Drummers.

Matt Smith, a local Gallup musician,  said his band had a great crowd and a wonderful response to his original work.

Violinist John Sandlin, of Le Chat Lunatique, a gypsy jazz band from Albuquerque, said he really enjoyed the diversity of the event and that it was the biggest crowed they played to in a long time.

The free ArtsCrawl offers gallery exhibitions, art activities, live music, open houses, food and craft vendors, specials, and sales throughout the business district and adjacent streets. The event is also fun for the kids with games and crafts.  At this event Gallup Arts hosted a rainstick- making workshop which tied in with the theme of the event.

“Gallup ArtsCrawl has thrived for so long because this community is filled with creative people who really appreciate the music and the arts,” Ryan Quintana said.  “They are looking for fun ways to spend a Saturday evening with their families or friends, and they get a chance to experience their downtown community in a fresh way.  Music and art is a great way to engage the public in interactions with each other. It brings the community closer and shows off the creative talents of its citizens. Local merchants have embraced the event by opening their stores and being more engaged with event and the public.”

Gallup ArtsCrawl is a family friendly event on the second Saturday of the month, running from March to December.

By Rhonda Quintana
Guest Columnist