Emma & James Take the Main Stage at the Casa Grande Street Fair & Car Show 2026
- Emma Mattison
- Jan 20
- 3 min read
Written by Emma – one half of the indie-blues duo, Emma & James.
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, Emma & James had the honor of performing on the main stage at the Casa Grande Street Fair & Car Show 2026 in Historic Downtown Casa Grande, Arizona. The duo performed at 2:30 PM, representing Your Healing Arts Project (YRHAP) at one of Southern Arizona’s most anticipated annual community events.
The Casa Grande Street Fair is known for bringing together live music, classic cars, motorcycles, local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities, drawing thousands of attendees from across Pinal County and beyond. Being invited to play on the main stage was a meaningful opportunity to share music while supporting a project rooted in creative expression and community wellness.
👉 Official event page:
Representing Your Healing Arts Project (YRHAP) at the Casa Grande Street Fair & Car Show 2026
Emma & James were proud to represent Your Healing Arts Project (YRHAP) during the performance. YRHAP is a community-driven initiative that creates space for musicians, artists, and creatives to share their work in welcoming, inclusive environments.
YRHAP Monthly Open Mic in Casa Grande
YRHAP hosts a monthly open mic on the second Saturday of every month at the Casa Grande Heritage Museum, offering a supportive stage for musicians, poets, and performers of all experience levels.
📍 Location: Casa Grande Heritage Museum
📅 When: Second Saturday of every month
These open mics have become a staple for the local creative community and a great entry point for anyone looking to perform live in Casa Grande.
Live Music on the Main Stage at the Casa Grande Street Fair
The main stage performance took place in the heart of downtown Casa Grande, surrounded by vendors, classic cars, and a steady flow of festivalgoers. Emma & James delivered a soulful, acoustic-driven set blending indie, blues, and modern singer-songwriter influences.
🎧 Special thanks to DJ Jake with Meile Entertainment, who ran sound for the stage and made sure everything sounded great throughout the performance. Your professionalism and support were truly appreciated.
Watch Our Casa Grande Street Fair Performances on YouTube
We’ll be embedding a few YouTube videos from this performance, including the cover songs from our set.
Upcoming Live Performances for Emma & James
Tempe Center for the Arts Open Mic — January 21, 2026
Our next confirmed live performance will be at the Tempe Center for the Arts Open Mic, hosted by Walt Richardson, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
This evening is extra special, as it will also be a birthday celebration for Walt Richardson, the long-time host and supporter of Arizona’s live music community. Emma & James will be performing a couple songs as part of the night’s open mic lineup.
📍 Venue: Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
👉 Venue website:
Arizona Songwriters Gathering — Glendale, Arizona
Emma & James will also be performing at the Arizona Songwriters Gathering in Glendale, Arizona — a full-day event celebrating songwriting, live music, and creative collaboration.
🗓 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ Performance Time: 2:40 PM
🎤 Stage: Lobby Stage (indoors)
📍 Location: Glendale Main Library
5959 W Brown Street, Glendale, AZ 85302
👉 Event details:
The Arizona Songwriters Gathering is a free public event featuring live performances, workshops, song circles, and opportunities to connect with fellow musicians and writers from across the state.
Thank You for Supporting Live Music in Arizona
We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by the main stage at the Casa Grande Street Fair, supported Your Healing Arts Project, and continues to show up for live music across Arizona.
If you’re local, we’d love to see you at an upcoming show — and if you’re watching online, keep an eye out for new performance videos and updates right here on the blog.
🎶 Next up:
• Tempe Center for the Arts Open Mic — January 21, 2026
• Arizona Songwriters Gathering (Glendale) — January 31, 2026
Stay tuned, and thank you for being part of this journey.
Thanks for being here,
– Written by Emma
Vocalist | Songwriter | Ferret wrangler
About the Author of this Post
Emma is the vocalist and lyricist behind Emma & James Music.
Classically trained 20+ years in piano and dance, she blends structure and soul to create lyrics that hit home. Emma is thoroughly enjoying the realm of vocal work for 4 years, courtesy of James.
When she’s not writing songs, Emma works as both an online holistic personal trainer through Emma Mattison Fitness, as well as a mentor for other trainers and health coaches in the online space, through this husband and wife team's Academy of Superior Online Coaching (ASOC).
Outside of work and music? She’s probably working out, brainstorming, or carrying around her precious ferret, Bruce.
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