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The Mile High Jazz Band Association formed in 2001 as a nonprofit corporation
to support the MHJB and its subgroup, the Millennium Bugs (jazz combo), promote
live jazz performance in northern Nevada, educate the public about jazz, and
enrich the cultural life of the community.
Member benefits include mailings, discounts on admissions, and
invitations to special events, plus the satisfaction of helping big-band jazz to thrive!
To book the Mile High Jazz Band (big band)
or Millennium Bugs (jazz combo),
call 775-883-4154.
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Performers, locations, links.
(All performances subject to change. Mile High Jazz Band
Association does not take responsibility for
changes in time or location, or cancellation by other presenters.)
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Friday, August 3, 2012 - The first day of the festival
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012 - The busiest day of the festival
Sunday, August 19, 2012 - The last day of the festival
*** Detailed Descriptions of Events ***
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Garden Party at the the Mansion - Friday 8/3/2012 - 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Governor's Mansion,
606 Mountain St, Carson City
(Special Event)
Singer Jakki Ford and her group Finesse entertain you in the backyard of the Governor's
Mansion. Enjoy live music, finger food, selected wines, and raffles. This is the first
event of the Jazz & Beyond music festival, which runs from Aug. 3 to Aug. 19 and which
features about 60 events. Price: $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
Jakki Ford is an accomplished and versatile performing artist—an outstanding
vocalist with a four-octave range, professional dancer, and actress. She holds a
B.F.A. in speech and theater from Wayne State University (Detroit) and completed
post-graduate vocal, music, and drama courses at the University of Nevada, Reno.
She interprets many musical styles, including popular music, bossa nova, jazz,
Motown, gospel, rock, Broadway, and opera.
Ms. Ford's career began in Detroit with community theater, dance workshops,
modeling, and beauty competitions. At age 19, she won the title "Miss Black Michigan."
In New York, she was one of three finalists in a nationwide search for Vocalist and
Ringmaster for Barnum and Bailey Ringling Brothers Circus. She appeared in several
films, including Stir Crazy, Electric Horseman, Crocodile Dundee II, New Jack City,
and Mo Better Blues. She also has been seen in television shows, commercials,
theater, operas, cabaret, and Las Vegas and Reno showroom spectaculars. Ms. Ford
was the back-up singer for Rosemary Clooney at Carnegie Hall, and she sang rock
and roll with Chubby Checker at the Nugget. She is a member of the Screen Actors
Guild, Actors' Equity Association, and the American Federation of Television and
Radio Artists. Jakki's website is at http://www.jakkiford.com.
Jakki will be accompanied by Finesse: Dallas Smith on sax, Peter Supersano
on piano, Mac Esposito on bass, and Chuck Hughes on drums.
Tickets are available online at ActivityTicket.com, where you can use a credit
or debit card. Just click on the "BUY NOW" button above. You may
also call 775-883-4154 for tickets or obtain them at
The Purple Avocado (904 N. Curry St.)
& Home Treasures and Play Your Own
Music (both in the Carson Mall) in Carson
City and Fresh Ideas in
Gardnerville (cash or check only at these locations).
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special information page.
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performer information.
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Brad Price - Friday 8/3/2012 - 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Music on the Green
(Empire
Ranch Golf Course, 1875 Fair Way)
Enjoy an evening of acoustic guitarist Brad Price's rendition of classic
rock, country, oldies, jazz ,and blues music under the trees on the putting
green. Tables available or bring lawn chairs or blanket. Music free.
Food and drink specials.
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Brad Price's website.
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Empire Ranch Golf Course information.
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Open Mic with Hannah Hartman - Friday 8/3/2012 - 7:30-10:00 p.m. - Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
Join Master of Ceremonies Hannah Hartman and friends, first Friday of every month. Carson City's
original open mic is in its ninth year. Sign up at 7:00 p.m.
Click here for
Comma Coffee information.
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Josh Welchez Group - Friday 8/3/2012 - 8:00-11:00 p.m. - plan: b micro-lounge
Trumpeter Josh Welchez has had the privilege of playing with Karl Denson's Tiny Universe,
Anthony Wilson Nonet, The Breakestra, and Larry Goldings. Currently he teaches at Azusa Pacific University
and is a member of the Los Angeles Jazz Collective. He has an album which is available on Jazz
Collective Records.
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performer information.
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The Millionaire$ - Friday 8/3/2012 - 8:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. - Carson Nugget
THE MILLIONAIRE$, featuring Rick & Dana, with strong vocals backed by
excellent musicianship, are a two-piece act dedicated to providing quality Top 40,
Classic Rock and Pop music appealing to a wide range of audiences and venues.
Enjoy fine, late-night entertainment in the lounge at the Carson Nugget. Come
on in, relax, and have some fun among friends.
The Millionaires will also be performing at the Carson Nugget on August 4.
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information about the Carson Nugget.
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Drinking With Clowns - Friday 8/3/2012 - 8:30-10:00 p.m. - High Sierra Brewing
Company main stage
Characters tucked in bed by smooth folk songs, taken to school by Funk, Rock and
their younger sister Electronica; taught how to party with explosives
Latin American rhythms. Usually found gathered, playing instruments, aligning the moods
of the dancing crowd with their beats. Drinking With Clowns is a state of mind,
an expression that occurs when these cocktails of influences explode into a party
of irresistible Latin melodies!
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performer information.
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High Sierra Brewing Company information.
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Mike and Linda Badinger & Friends - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -
Downtown Farmers Market - 3rd St. & Curry Parking Lot
Mike & Linda Badinger play music to accompany your market experience.
Michael Badinger,
pastor of worship and music at the Fountainhead Foursquare Church in Carson City, has
written many original songs, radio jingles, and a movie trailer demo for the
movie Aliens. Linda Badinger, singer and pianist, owns Music Lessons Unlimited
in Carson City. She teaches voice, piano, and songwriting to people of all ages.
Click here for
Linda's website for Music Lessons Unlimited.
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Downtown Farmer's Market information.
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Pat Esters Band - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Inside Carson Mall
Pat Esters sings, and it really communicates. She has a warmth and power, mixed with
a bit of mischievous humor, that will win you over. Pat will be joined by
Peter Supersano on keyboard, Phil Jerome on bass & trombone, and Rich Havens
on drums. Enjoy this performance in the Carson Mall, and
take a brunch/lunch break in one of the fine eating establishments in the Mall.
Click here for
information about Pat Esters.
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Carson Mall information.
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Grant Davis - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. - Brewery Arts Center (Foodies Bystro, 449 W. King Street)
Grant Davis, 15 year old singer-songwriter, recently won the "Is My Child a Star?"
competition. The Carson City native now studies at the Lee Strasberg Academy in
Los Angeles. Enjoy wine, art, art demonstrations, and music at the
BAC Artisans Store and the new Foodies Bystro. Event starts at noon, music at 1:00 p.m.
Even in the high altitude and crisp air of the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains
an artist can dream of the bright lights of Broadway or the star-paved streets of
Hollywood. Seemingly light years away from the star-making machinery, recording artist
and entertainer, Grant Davis, has attempted other paths to stardom along the way. He's
played baseball, basketball, golf, football, and skiing too, but nothing resonated
deeply within his body except one summer night when he auditioned for a play at a
local theatre. As Grant explains it, "Hi, I am a fifteen year old singer, actor,
and overall performer, who more than anything wants to entertain others...Welcome to my world."
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Grant Davis information.
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Brewery Arts Center information.
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John Eldridge - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. - Artsy Fartsy Gallery, 220 A. West Telegraph St.
Guitarist John Eldridge performs at Artsy Fartsy Gallery. This is during the monthly Wine Walk.
Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery is a local art gallery located in Carson City Nevada. All their
art is one of a kind pieces created by Northern Nevadans. They deal in original art work ranging
in mediums from oils, acrylics, metal, glass, textiles, jewelry, and wood turning.
Click here for
information about the Carson City Downtown Business Association and its monthly
Wine Walks on the first Saturday of each month.
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location information.
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Pat Rea & Jarrod Evans (on the Wine Walk) - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. - Caterpillar's Hookah Lounge
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Q234 trio (on the Wine Walk) - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 2:00-4:00 p.m. - 710 N.Curry St.
Q234 trio appears along the Wine Walk. Q234 is a jazz trio that makes each piece of music
a spontaneous journey into the realm of improvisational performance. Bill Quinby -
keyboard, Nathaniel Hamer - bass, and Bryan Smith - drums, produce an exciting sound that is
at once familiar and new. Q234 keeps moving while the sparks fly!
Pictured here is Nathaniel Hamer, bassist with Q234.
Click here for
information about the Carson City Downtown Business Association and its monthly
Wine Walks on the first Saturday of each month.
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directions to 710 N. Curry St..
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Millennium Bugs at CCHS Ice Cream Social - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 6:00-8:00 p.m. -
Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson St.
The Millennium Bugs, a jazz combo associated with the Mile High Jazz Band, play
a great variety of jazz styles. They performed for the Carson City Preservation
Coalition/Historical Society, Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony in Carson City, Carson City
Music Club, Westview block party, Camel Race Day in Virginia City, Carson Nugget showroom,
Carson-Tahoe Hospital Foundation, Carson High Prom, BAC Beer Tasting, weddings, receptions,
and parties.
They will be performing at the Carson City Historical Society's
Ice Cream Social at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Out on the cool lawn you can enjoy the music by The Millennium Bugs
and see the demonstrations of "How it Was" (and still is). Visit with the
demonstrators as the "Mountain Men and Women", a quilter, tatter, rug braider and leather tanner.
The money raised will go towards the building of our new Carriage House.
Have you noticed that the "little old building out back" is now gone, making room for the foundation
and the start of the building process. Come join us and stay cool with a nice dish of Ice Cream!
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information on the Millennium Bugs.
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location information and information about the Carson City Historical Society.
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The Millionaire$ - Friday 8/3/2012 - 8:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. - Carson Nugget
Enjoy fine, late-night entertainment in the lounge at the Carson Nugget. Come
on in, relax, and have some fun among friends.
The Millionaire$ will also be performing at the Carson Nugget on August 3.
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information about the Carson Nugget.
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Kevin Reed - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. - plan: b micro-lounge, 318 N. Carson St
Jazz singer Kevin Reed, originally from San Francisco, has performed or
recorded with Andrew Speight, Vince Lateano, Randy Porter, Dena DeRose, Grant Levin, Ed Corey,
Kris Landrum, Andrew Heglund, Rocky Tatarelli, and Tom Stryker. His first full length
recording in 2011, incorporates the music of Wayne Shorter, Ishmael Reed, Carla Bley,
Oscar Browne Jr., Barry Reynolds, Jimmy Rowles and Francis Lai.
Backing Kevin tonight are Kris
Landrum, keyboard, Hans Halt, bass, and Andy Heglund, drums.
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Kevin Reed's website.
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Bluegrass Brunch with Back Forty - Sunday 8/5/2012 - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Carson Mall (east patio)
Back Forty, homebrewed in Eagle Valley, is a purebred bluegrass group that blends
traditional and old timey styles to be enjoyed by all! Musicians are Vicki Hass, fiddle,
Norris Schultz, double bass and vocals, Rick Sparks mandolin and vocals,
Dennis Richardson, guitar and vocals, and Joseph Martini, banjo and vocals.
Music is free. Order food from the mall restaurants.
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Back Forty's webpage.
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Carson Mall information.
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STRAZZ - Sunday 8/5/2012 - 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Legislative Plaza
(between the State Capitol and the Legislature Building)
- 201-299 S. Carson St.
Carson City Symphony's STRAZZ ensemble, directed by Sue Jesch,
Concertmaster and Artistic Director of the Carson City Symphony on violin,
will get your toes tapping with an hour of jazz and fiddle tunes played by
some of the areas top strings students. Introduced to jazz at a
Jazz Workshop for Strings with the Mile High Jazz Band in 2008, the students
formed an ensemble in summer of 2009.
Violin: Alex Brossard, Christopher Brossard, Savannah Chappell, Athena Favero,
Damion Giersdorf, Nina Jimenez, Regan Lowe, Samantha Lowe, Kaitlin McDonald,
Katie Matuska, Andrea Merlin-Villalobos, Lissette Rivas, Shaylin Segura, Eleanor Sturm.
Viola: Fred Christensen. Cello: Nathan Hammock. Bass: Donna Crowell.
Guitar: Jacki Montgomery.
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Carson City Symphony.
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location information.
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Kyle Rothchild - Sunday 8/5/2012 - 5:00-8:00 p.m. - High Sierra Brewing Company
Enjoy live music in the Biergarten with Kyle Rothchild. He
hails from Carson City and holds a Bachelor of Music from UNR. Kyle has extensive
experience in touring as well as playing and writing songs for many different rock
bands, orchestras, jazz combos, big bands, and other eclectic groups. Kyle boasts
having performed at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip in Las Angeles and made his
national television debut on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show on May 13th, 2004. He has
released three original albums and the fourth is in the making. In addition to being
an extremely talented singer/songwriter, Kyle is also a slammin' electric bass player
and is proficient on the upright bass, the trombone, the acoustic guitar, the electric
guitar, the drums, and the piano.
Kyle's presence onstage is an absolute riot. His quirky attitude and energetic
presence gives his performances an unbeatable edge at live shows. Kyle is at his best
when he is onstage performing, and his deep, airy vocals make for an exciting fresh
sound in the music he plays. The musical and lyrical input in Kyle's original works
is an eclectic mix of modern rock and pop influences.
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Kyle Rothchild's website information.
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High Sierra Brewing Company information.
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Buddy Emmer Blues Band - Sunday 8/5/2012 - 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Capitol Amphitheater
(between the State Capitol and the Legislature Building)
The Buddy Emmer Blues Band has been a long time favorite for the past fifteen
years on the West Coast and Northern Nevada circuit. A versatile party blues band
whose musical style includes every form of blues from the 1930's up to modern blue's,
this rockin blues band will be sure to please any age group at any venue. The group
is composed of
Buddy Emmer on lead guitar, harmonica, and vocals;
Kim Emmer on rhythm guitar and vocals;
Jess Conrad on keyboards and background vocals;
Darren Hand on bass guitar and background vocals; and
Dave Herzer on drums and background vocals.
The band has been the opening act for
James Cotton, Elvin Bishop, Lydia Pence & Cold Blood, Joe Bonamassa, Pinetop Perkins,
Eddie the Chief Clearwater, CoCo Montoya, Tommy Castro, Tinsley Ellis, Kenny Neal,
Tab Benoit, Big Bill Morganfield, John Lee Hooker II, Walter Trout, and
Micheal Burks, to name a few. They have shared the stage with Greg Allman, Jimmie Vaughn,
Joe Bonamassa, Jerry LaCroix, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kenny Neal, and Michael Burksv
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CW & Mr. Spoons (see also Aug. 13) - Monday 8/6/2012 - 12:00-2:00 p.m. - Comma Coffee
From a long line of saloon singers, CW Bayer has been composing music and
performing for decades. He arrived in the silver state long ago, having escaped
from "the state that must not be named." Each of CW's songs is carefully
crafted from authentic sagebrush experience. The stories behind the songs
are true, or better. Appearing with CW on guitar will be the inimitable
Mr. Spoons on his wonder bucket. Small children (and real men) may be enlisted
with implements of rhythmic destruction. CW & Mr. Spoons play regularly at
Comma Coffee, the Farmers Market, and other northern Nevada venues.
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Chris Bayer's information.
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Comma Coffee and Comma Courtyard information.
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Vocal Improvisation with Marsh Brodeur - Tuesday 8/7/2012 - 7:00-8:30 p.m. -
Brewery Arts Center Ballroom - 449 W. King St.
(Special Event)
The Mile High Jazz Band Association and the Brewery Arts Center present Marsh Brodeur
in a lecture/demonstration on vocal improvisation called
"Vocal Improvisation Ain't All Scat." In his lectures Marsh discusses what vocal improvisation
is at it's soul. He explains the language within the language within. That scat is only one
style of vocal improvisation like Bebop is one style of jazz. He discusses why so many
people don't like scat but love vocal improvisation. How the biggest hurdles to being a
great improvisational vocalist are psychological and how you can make that fact work
for you in music, acting and in life. You do not have to be a singer or a musician to
get something meaningful from this entertaining presentation.
This is a free event.
Marsh Brodeur is a multitalented singer, songwriter, musician, and author
who has been performing since he was old enough to talk. With varied musical
influences from every genre, Marsh became a diverse singer and performer. His voice
is rich and smooth – and has a surprising range. He can sing anything from Mel Torme
and Perry Como… to Steely Dan and Stevie Wonder, and excels as an improvisational jazz
singer.
Information about Marsh:
- International Award winning composer/scorer for film and television.
- Professional jazz vocalist and performer.
- Teaches jazz improvisation and performance singing at the Masters level.
- Music Director for international award winning film and television Production Company, H&A Productions.
- Published author of Timing unmasked, an introduction to timing for actors.
- Vocal Consultant to HBO
- Multi-Telly Award winner
- Conducts lectures and workshops in timing for actors and public speakers
- Instructor at University of Nevada, Reno Professional’s Television and Film Workshop Series.
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Marsh Brodeur information.
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Jam with Tristan Selzler band - Wednesday 8/8/2012 - 7:30-10:30 p.m. - plan: b micro-lounge
The jam sessions each Wednesday night at plan: b micro-lounge are part of the
thriving jazz scene in Carson City. Each week a different house band performs, and local
talent are invited to sit in. Tristan Selzler will be heading a group for this
night's entertainment. He is a graduate of UNR's
Jazz Studies Program. His musical focuses are jazz piano, trombone performance,
blues guitar, and singing. His compositions are innovative, progressive modern
jazz, straight-ahead jazz, and electric music, encompassing funk, soul, hip-hop
and related genres.
Multi-instrumentalist Tristan Selzler performs with talented musicians Mike Mayhall,
bass, and Neil Strocchio, drums, for this night's entertainment.
Listen or play - there's no cover charge!
Tristan Selzler will also be appearing at plan: b on Aug. 10.
Click here for Tristan Selzler's MySpace page.
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Mariachi Cazadores de Nevada (see also Aug. 16) - Thursday 8/9/2012 - 5:00-8:00 p.m. -
El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant, 3220 US Highway 50 E, Carson City, NV
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
In 1991, guitarist Salvador Anguiano founded Mariachi Cazadores
de Nevada in Reno. The group often performs wearing matching suits and sombreros. The
group plays in the El Aguila Real Restaurant every Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
and every Wednesday at El Aguila Real Restaurant in Gardnerville, at 1387 Highway 395.
Click here for
the group's Facebook page.
Click here for
map to El Aguila Real Restaurant in Carson City.
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The Jazz Guys - Thursday 8/9/2012 - 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Sierra Place - 1111 West College Parkway
The Jazz Guys quartet plays everything from Dixie and be-bop to bossas and big-band swing.
Gil Linsley from Lake Tahoe is featured on trumpet; Dan Lancaster from Minden
on sax, clarinet, and flute; George Worth from Gardnerville on bass and trombone;
and Mark Ashworth from Washoe Valley on drums. In summer, for several years, they
played sunset cruises on Lake Tahoe on the Woodwind II catamaran sailboat.
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Sierra Place information.
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Open Mic with Dale Poune (see also Aug. 16) - Thursday 8/9/2012 - 7:00-9:00 p.m. - plan: b micro-lounge
Dale Poune has been a musician and songwriter his entire life, one of the lucky ones. Dale
plays guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro and sings. He has played Rock, Blues, R&B,
Country, smooth jazz and Bluegrass. He has performed with the Lacy J. Dalton,
The Fortunes, Buddy Miles, The Coasters, and The Drifters. Dale is currently touring
with Lacy J. Dalton ("Black Coffee," "16th Avenue") and the Fortunes.
When not traveling the road he also performs in local clubs as a single.
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Johnny Hamlin Trio - Friday 8/10/2012 - 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Carson Plaza Senior Living, 2010 E. Long St.
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SEPT. 21
The Johnny Hamlin Trio presents jazz and swing music of the '30s, '40s, and
'50s associated with the Big-Band era. This group fulfills the three elements
of live musical performance: melodic lead or solo voice, harmonic or chord structure,
and a rhythmic concept, in an easy listening style, with emphasis on the standards.
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Carson Plaza information.
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Steven Hanson & Friends - Friday 8/10/2012 - 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Comma Coffee
Steven writes: "Born in 1987, my name is Steven Grant Hanson II. Currently
I'm pursuing performing in Carson City, Nevada. Piano, Guitar and Vocals are what I love to,
Live Performances are my favorite part of playing music." You can hear him the second
Friday of every month at Comma Coffee.
Click here for
Steven on YouTube.
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Steven's ReverbNation information.
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Shane Dwight - Friday 8/10/2012 - 7:30 p.m. - Fridays @ Firkins (Firkin & Fox)
Over the past 10 years, Shane Dwight has performed over 2,000 live shows,
released seven CDs with over 60,000 units sold, been a repeat performer on the
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise (West Coast and East Coast), headlined and performed
at some of the biggest music festivals around the world, including Beale Street Music
Festival, BayFront Blues Festival, Bethlehem Musikfest, Ottawa Bluesfest and Portland
Waterfront Blues Festival. He has performed with and/or shared the stage with a wide
variety of some of the biggest names in music: B.B. King, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys,
Night Ranger, The Marshall Tucker Band, Johnny Winter, Etta James, The Doobie Brothers
and Jimmie Vaughan, to name a few. His music has been heard on hundreds of radio stations
in over 30 different countries.
Critical accolades have followed Shane Dwight wherever he has gone. Blues Revue
magazine stated: "Shane Dwight is a talented musician and an impressive
songwriter... Dwight's guitar playing is as substantial as his songwriting." The San
Francisco Chronicle called him "a music sensation....;"Andrew Gilbert of the San Jose
Mercury News said of Dwight: "Tough, lean guitar work and commanding vocals, he is a
tour de force... Shane is a killer songwriter, singer, guitarist and performer... he
is an artist who's creating a soulful Americana sound."
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performer information.
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Tristan Selzler Quintet - Friday 8/10/2012 - 8:00-11:00 p.m. - plan: b micro-lounge
Tristan Selzler will be heading a group for this
night's entertainment. He is a graduate of UNR's
Jazz Studies Program. His musical focuses are jazz piano, trombone performance,
blues guitar, and singing. His compositions are innovative, progressive modern
jazz, straight-ahead jazz, and electric music, encompassing funk, soul, hip-hop
and related genres. He founded the Reno Jazz Syndicate in 2007 to promote live
local creative music and the Reno art scene. With him are tonight are Tony Cataldo,
trumpet; Rufus Haeraeti, drums; Dave Edwards, bass.
Tristan Selzler will also be appearing at plan: b on Aug. 8 (leading the jam session).
Click here for Tristan Selzler's MySpace page.
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Atomika (see also Aug. 11) - Friday 8/9/2012 - 8:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. - Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St.
Atomika is creating a buzz of excitement - they combine a youthful, energetic,
cutting-edge presence with the talent and musicianship of seasoned professionals. They
play top 40, rock, R&B, country, hip-hop, Pop, alternative, and dance music.
Band members are Mark R. Twohey - drums & vocals, Adina Pearl - vocals & percussion,
Keith Lindsey - guitar, & vocals, Jon Middleman - Bass Guitar, vocals, & dance captain!!!
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Atomika information.
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Carson Nugget information.
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Music in the Market - Acoustic Solution - Saturday 8/11/2012 - 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -
Farmers Market at Third and Curry Streets
Wendy & John Andrews are Acoustic Solution, a northern Nevada-based
multi-instrumental duo that plays a wide range of styles - Celtic, blues,
reggae, old timey, rock & roll, and folk - on guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle,
and vocals. They play creative arrangements of music by Van Morrison,
Jackson Browne, Crosby Stills and Nash, an array of original tunes and traditional songs.
Click here for
Acoustic Solution information.
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Downtown Farmer's Market information.
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Two Plus Quintet - Saturday 8/11/2012 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Carson Mall (inside)
The Two: Dan Lancaster and Tom Stryker formed Two Plus after playing
together for many years at the Christmas Tree restaurant. Originally from
Wisconsin, Dan had his own band at age 17. He played in bands ensembles, and
orchestras throughout the U.S. Tom began playing harmonica at age 15, and
studied with Ray Tankersley, a former Borrah Minnevitch Rascal. He got his
big start as lead player for the Johnny Puleo Harmonica Gang and for the
Harmonica Express. Tom performs all over the world, and just completed a term
as President of SPAH, The Society for the Advancement and Preservation of the Harmonica.
The Plus: Joining Dan and Tom today are David Bugli on keyboard, Chuck DeLaura
on bass, and Neil Strocchio on drums.
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VooDooDogz - Saturday 8/11/2012 - 5:00-8:00 p.m. - High Sierra Brewing Company
A smooth compilation of a fabulous guitar player, a thumping bass player
and a drummer with the faster feet in town. Four voices strong. Add in the
lively female vocals and you have a great mix of musicality with a creative
groove of it's own.
You will hear the combination of over 100 years of professional performance
experience. This is two local groups joined together for a sound you will love
listening and dancing to. We are also the only Reno band with two blind performers.
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Anton Mizerak & Laura Berryman - Saturday 8/11/2012 - 7:00-8:30 p.m. -
Center for Spiritual Living, 1927 N. Carson St.
Transformational Healing Music Concert, Celtic Songs and Sacred Chants
from around the World
Mount Shasta keyboardist, harmonica and tabla player Anton Mizerak and
singer Laura Berryhill will present an evening of Celtic songs,
transformational healing music and chants from around the world on
Saturday, August 11 at 7PM at the Center for Spiritual Living Carson City.
Anton Mizerak lives in Mount Shasta and writes his music in nature,
believing that our organic experience of sun, wind, water, snow and earth,
transmitted through music, can be a valuable nurturing and healing
experience. Anton plays keyboards and harmonica. Anton has been a
featured performer at many of the Mount Shasta Wesak Celebrations, and has
performed at events with Deepak Chopra, Gary Zukav, Jean Houston, Michael
Beckwith and Neale Donald Walsh. His music has been featured on the
nationally syndicated radio show “Echoes” and the digital New Age Music
formats "Soundscapes" and "Spa Channel." His highly acclaimed CD series
“When Angels Dream” is a top seller with healers and massage therapists.
Anton has been playing meditation music at the Asilomar gatherings since
2001. Anton was the recepient of the 2009 Hazel Holmes award.
Laura Berryhill has a master's degree in music history from the University
of Oregon, where she focused on early 17th-century Italian sacred music.
As a vocalist she works in a variety of musical styles, from early
European music, to folk music of the Celtic cultures, to new age and jazz.
She has appeared at the Festival of Harps in Oakland, the Yachats Celtic
Music Festival, Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire, and Faerieworlds.
Anton and Laura have toured together extensively in the past eighteen
months performing to acclaim at over 300 venues throughout the 10 Western
states. The concert will feature Anton's original music,Celtic songs
and chants from around the world.
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GrooveSession - Saturday 8/11/2012 - 9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. - plan: b micro-lounge
GrooveSession is a power trio out of Ontario, Ca. By every definition this
band is sharing positive energy through music and dance. Great song writing and playing
live is what these guys live for and it shows each time they take a stage. Building a
reputation as the band that enjoys long sets with their fans fully engulfed and it
doesn't seem to matter the stage, room, club, sidewalk, parking lot, backyard or
living room. GrooveSession brings a multi-genre blend of rock n' roll that they call
"movin' groovin music" - hard working and easy going. A band with a brand and a sound on
their quest to end the jammin' famine. With hundreds of performances and opening for
many of today's greatest bands such as The Funky Meters, George Clinton's P-Funk,
Little Feat, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, New Riders of
the Purple Sage, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 7 Walkers, Greg Adams, Tea Leaf Green,
The Radiators, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter, New Mastersounds, Railroad Earth, Big Sam's
Funky Nation, Brian Jordan Band, Kim Manning, Ozomatli and many more...This trio made up
of Sarven Manguiat on guitar & keyboards and Brothers Sanchez, Ronnie on bass & Manny
holding down drums and vocals. Magical, professional and musical with the ability to
make fire with music! Available NOW are 3 CD's on i-tunes & CD Baby. The "Memoirs of NIWA"
Album and "Warriors for Peace & the Positive Movement"LP along with the 2008 release,
"The Flying Burrito." Coming March 2012 is their forth CD release titled "GrooveSession."
Catch a session LIVE...Yes, GrooveSession is your friend!
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Atomika (see also Aug. 10) - Saturday 8/11/2012 - 8:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. - Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St.
Atomika is creating a buzz of excitement - they combine a youthful, energetic,
cutting-edge presence with the talent and musicianship of seasoned professionals. They
play top 40, rock, R&B, country, hip-hop, Pop, alternative, and dance music.
Band members are Mark R. Twohey - drums & vocals, Adina Pearl - vocals & percussion,
Keith Lindsey - guitar, & vocals, Jon Middleman - Bass Guitar, vocals, & dance captain!!!
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Jazz Brunch with Impromptu Quintet - Sunday 8/12/2012 - 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. -
Carson Mall (east patio), 1200 S. Stewart St.
Impromptu, featuring Tom Stryker - harmonica, Jimmy Vermilion - keyboard,
Neil Strocchio - drums, and vocalist Claire Humphrey, presents jazz favorites,
tunes from the Great American Songbook, and more. This group performs often at
Buona Sera in Minden, and whenever they do, it is a sold out night! Now hear
them in Carson City and enjoy brunch at the Carson Mall.
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Guitar Summit (special event) - Sunday 8/12/2012 - 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
Expert guitarists Terry Scott, Steve Hayes, and Dave Bell provide music,
conversation, and insights on playing guitar as part of a band. This is a great
festival event for guitar students, musicians at all levels, and music fans who want
to learn more about guitars and jazz. The event includes raffle drawing; grand prize
is a guitar from the Guitar Center of Reno, custom adjusted by Terry Scott. They will
wrap up the afternoon with a guitar jam. Topics are:
- Guitar as a Complete Instrument (in a Latin jazz perspective) - Terry Scott,
noted musician, instructor, and author, is one of the region's premiere string and
guitar technicians.
- Big Band Rhythm Guitar (simple, hot and deep) - Steve Hayes, guitarist with
several bands including the Mile High Jazz Band, is an active participant in jam
sessions in California and Nevada.
- Guitarist as a Recording Artist (blending in the studio, on stage, and on the
road) - Dave Bell, graduate of Berklee College of Music, studied with many jazz
greats, inspired by the teachings of Gary Burton. He played with Dan Hicks for
more than ten years and is owner of Bellboy Recording in the Bay Area.
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Rocky Tatarelli & Judith Ames "A Little Jazz, A Little Latin" -
Sunday 8/12/2012 - 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Legislative Plaza
Rocky Tatarelli and Judith Ames fans will enjoy Rocky's
saxophone virtuosity and Judith's multilingual vocal stylings,
complemented by the musical talent of Peter Supersano, keyboard; and
Neil Strocchio, drums. An exciting and charismatic performer, Rocky plays
and records many styles of music - jazz, avant-garde, fusion, R&B, blues,
and rock and roll. Judith always had a passion for music. She played
classical piano, French horn, and folk guitar, was a church organist, and
then turned her passion to singing jazz. A longtime UNR Spanish professor,
Judith sings Latin tunes in the original Spanish and Portuguese, and
occasionally sings in French, German, and Italian.
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Road Dawgs - Sunday 8/12/2012 - 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Capital Amphitheater
The Road Dawgs, one of Northern Nevada’s most entertaining party bands,
move easily from classic rock to country to R&B to create a sound with something
for everyone. Jim Green, drums, has played in local casinos and clubs, and
toured. Scott Lay, bass and vocals, spent formerly played in the Mid-West.
His solid sound under Jim’s steady beat, and his singing voice are powerful.
Jeff Long, vocals, sax, and flute, from the So Cal area, played in classic rock,
swing, blues, and original-style bands. Joe Art, guitars, grew up in the Bay
area, then lived in Belgium, Chicago, New York, and Australia before joining
this band. The Road Dawgs supports the Guitar Center in Reno and
Big E’s Motor City Music in Sparks.
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CW & Mr. Spoons (see also Aug. 6) - Monday 8/13/2012 - noon to 2:00 p.m. - Comma Coffee
From a long line of saloon singers, CW Bayer has been composing music and
performing for decades. He arrived in the silver state long ago, having escaped
from "the state that must not be named." Each of CW's songs is carefully
crafted from authentic sagebrush experience. The stories behind the songs
are true, or better. Appearing with CW on guitar will be the inimitable
Mr. Spoons on his wonder bucket. Small children (and real men) may be enlisted
with implements of rhythmic destruction. CW & Mr. Spoons play regularly at
Comma Coffee, the Farmers Market, and other northern Nevada venues.
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Millennium Bugs - Tuesday 8/14/2012 - 8:00-10:00 p.m. - Comma Courtyard
Millennium Bugs, a jazz combo affiliated with the Mile High High Jazz
Band, features Gil Linsley, trumpet; Dan Lancaster, sax; David
Bugli, keyboard; George Worth, bass; and Mark Ashworth, drums. They play a
great variety of jazz styles, including tunes by Basie, Ellington, and other
great jazz composers to get your toes tapping and your fingers snapping.
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Hot Club Gang - Wednesday 8/15/2012 - 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Comma Courtyard, 312 S.Carson St.
Inspired by the tradition of Django Reinhardt and the love of playing together,
four local musicians got together and formed the Hot Club Gang. They are Sue Jesch,
violin; Jacki Montgomery, guitar; Curt Mitchell, guitar; and Donna Crowell, bass.
They all are experienced teachers and performers. This is their debut as the
Hot Club Gang.
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John & Cherie Shipley (Jam) - Wednesday 8/15/2012 - 7:30-10:30 p.m. -
plan: b micro-lounge
Cherie Shipley is an accomplished vocalist, entertainer, and DJ, with a
voice that fans compare to Karen Carpenter or Anne Murray. Her repertoire includes
a complete mix of jazz standards, pop tunes, and smooth sounds. John Shipley is an
innovative jazz pianist, conductor, arranger, songwriter, producer, and recording
artist. As a founding member of the groundbreaking Jazz-Fusion group Hiroshima
(Epic Records), he developed his current musical style. Bring your instrument,
join the jam!
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Tom Miller - Thursday 8/16/2012 - 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Sierra Place, 1111 W. College Parkway
Tom Miller is a creative musical artist who performs on flute, sax, guitar,
and vocals; composes and records music; builds instruments; teaches; and entertains
with humor. Evenings, he plays hits of all ages with the Safari band cruising
Lake Tahoe on the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler.
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Mariachi Cazadores de Nevada (see also Aug. 9) - Thursday 8/16/2012 - 6:00-9:00 p.m. -
El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant, 3220 US Highway 50 E, Carson City, NV
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
In 1991, guitarist Salvador Anguiano founded Mariachi Cazadores
de Nevada in Reno. The group often performs wearing matching suits and sombreros. The
group plays in the El Aguila Real Restaurant every Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
and every Wednesday at El Aguila Real Restaurant in Gardnerville, at 1387 Highway 395.
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Barbara Baxter - Thursday 8/16/2012 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. -
Adele's Restaurant, on the veranda, 1112 N. Carson St.
Barbara Baxter has her own special blend of soul-laced jazz, adding a
fresh touch to our musical landscape. Originally from Chicago, she has performed
in Los Angeles, Washington, and Las Vegas. Her style, simplicity, love of jazz,
and warmth is a delightful reminder of voices we loved in the '40s, '50s, and
'60s. Her genres include jazz, standards from the Great American Songbook,
and blues. Barbara has sung at Adele's and Bella Fiore in Carson City, Buona Sera
in Minden, and she sings regularly at L'uva Bella and Rapscallion's in Reno.
Joining Barbara is Peter Supersano on keyboard.
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Open Mic with Dale Poune (see also Aug. 9) - Thursday 8/9/2012 - 7:00-9:00 p.m. - plan: b micro-lounge
Dale Poune has been a musician and songwriter his entire life, one of the lucky ones. Dale
plays guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro and sings. He has played Rock, Blues, R&B,
Country, smooth jazz and Bluegrass. He has performed with the Lacy J. Dalton,
The Fortunes, Buddy Miles, The Coasters, and The Drifters. Dale is currently touring
with Lacy J. Dalton ("Black Coffee," "16th Avenue") and the Fortunes.
When not traveling the road he also performs in local clubs as a single.
(Note: While Dale is on the road, Donna Crowell will handle this Open Mic session.)
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Rocky Tatarelli & Judith Ames (last-minute substitution for Super Stereo) - Friday 8/17/2012 - 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Carson Mall, 1200 S. Stewart St.
Carson Mall had to make a last-minute substitution for Super
Stereo. Please see information about Rock Tararelli and Judith Ames on the Aug. 12, 4:30 p.m., listing.
Rocky & Judith will be accompanied by Peter Supersano on keyboard and Chuck Hughes on drums.
Super Stereo is an electro pop dance band from Tempe, Ariz. They are
Futurepop - the forward-thinking pop culture movement that seeks to unite people
through music and dance, self empowerment, peer empowerment, and human togetherness.
The band's interests are sound, speed, time, gravity and the future. One of their
many videos, Life Passed Me By, was named the Best Music Video of 2011 by
KWSS-FM radio in Arizona.
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"Diving Into the Arts" - Reception, Art Exhibit, and Performance of Student Work -
Friday 8/17/2012 - 7:00 p.m. - Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St
Distorted Disney, an original, humorous musical play, is presented at the
event, the culmination of a nine-week summer program for youth ages 6 to 18.
The Brewery Arts Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada teamed
up to introduce youth to visual, digital, and performing arts. Participants used
the rehearsal facilities, lighting, stages, and art-education expertise at the
Brewery Arts Center. Admission free, $10 donation suggested. (See additional
performances on Aug. 18 and 19.)
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Strings & All That Jazz (youth strings) - Friday 8/17/2012 - 7:30 p.m. - Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
(followed by World Dance Open Floor Night inside Comma Coffee)
Twenty-five students of all ages from Carson City Symphony's Strings in the
Summer program, directed by Sue Jesch, will open World Dance Open Floor
Night, performing in the courtyard. The event is hosted by Starr
Nixdorf as a fundraiser for the youth string program. World dance performances
and competitions will follow the mini-concert. Admission is free, donations
welcome. Violin: Alexander Brossard, Christopher Brossard, Savannah Chappell,
Athena Favero, Christopher Fulwider, Damion Giersdorf, Nina Jimenez, Ethan Lopes,
Kacey Lopes, Regan Lowe, Samantha Lowe, Kaitlyn McDonald, Katie Matuska,
Andrea MerlinVillalobos, Emma Rosen, Lissette Rivas, Shaylin Segura, Eleanor Sturm,
Fox Ventura, Ojo Ventura. Viola: Fred Christensen, Nick Rosen.
Cello: Nate Hammock. Bass: Donna Crowell. Guitar: Jacki Montgomery.
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The Novelists - Friday 8/17/2012 - 8:00-1:00 p.m. - plan:b microlounge in
Sassafras, 318 N. Carson St.
The Novelists, a nationally touring acoustic group with multiple lead
singers, have built their sound around storytelling and four-part harmonies,
performing rock, guerilla folk, and lyrical genres. Following their first national
tour, they are home on the West Coast. Their debut album, Backstory, was
released this year. Members are Joel Ackerson, voice, guitar, mandolin;
Eric Andersen, voice, piano, viola; Megan Slankard, voice, guitar, mandolin;
and Zack Teran, voice, upright bass.
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Melissa Dru (rock/hip hop/blues) (see also Aug. 18) - Friday 8/17/2012 -
8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. - Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St.
The Melissa Dru Band is a cabaret band that specializes in high energy
classic rock and variety. Melissa has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City,
The Royal Albert Hall in London, the Vienna Opera House in Austria, and
in Las Vegas. She writes, produces, and composes her very own unique style
of music. Her album, Verity, is available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Deezer,
and a host of other online music stores.
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Barbara Baxter at Farmers Market - Sat., Aug. 18 - 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Third & Curry St. Farmer's Market
Barbara Baxter presents the works of great composers like
George & Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Fisher, Drake and
Higginbotham - a delightful reminder of the songs and voices
we love from the past. In the Farmer's Market, she is joined by Peter Supersano, keyboard. For more about
Barbara, see Aug. 16 gig at Adele's.
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Latisha Lewis - Saturday 8/18/2012 - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. -
Inside Carson Mall, 1200 S. Stewart St.
Enjoy some blues, some jazz, some music standards, bossa nova - or
just whatever! Latisha Lewis interprets it all with her own special flair!
Band members are area favorites on the music scene: Rick Metz - sax, Jimmy
Vermillion - keyboard, and Bill Heise, drums.
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John Shipley (originally Linda Arnn was scheduled for this event) -
Saturday 8/18/2012 - 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St.
John Shipley is an
innovative jazz pianist, conductor, arranger, songwriter, producer, and recording
artist. As a founding member of the groundbreaking Jazz-Fusion group Hiroshima
(Epic Records), he developed his current musical style.
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Rue - Saturday Summer Social for Children - Saturday 8/18/2012 - 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Artsy Fartsy Gallery, 220-A W. Telegraph St.
Rue, a 14-year-old singer and guitarist, provides entertainment at
the social, a free day of arts and crafts for any child who wants to join.
One of many events scheduled throughout the year at the local gallery.
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Carson City Rascals (Dixie) - Saturday 8/18/20122 - 1:45-2:45 p.m. -
Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
The Rascals, a new Dixieland group in Carson City, have played for
the Carson City Music Club, at plan: b microlounge, and for private parties.
They are Ron Newton, clarinet; Wayne Theriault, trumpet; Joe Shelley, sax;
C.J. Birch, trombone; Steve Hayes, guitar/banjo; Tim Goldsmith, upright bass;
and Dennis Steele, drums.
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Slow Djinn Fez with Sapphira (jazz/world) - Saturday 8/18/2012 - 3:00-4:00 p.m. -
Third Street Stage
Slow Djinn Fez starts with a shot of Middle-Eastern folk tunes and
spices them up with a variety of genres, including jazz, bossa nova, classical
Indian rhythms, flamenco guitar, techno beats, and more. Original compositions
add to traditional music from Egypt, Israel, Turkey, and other countries.
Come try a taste of their unique flavor! Band members are Jim Grace, clarinet
and doumbeck; Dennis Fecko, flamenco guitar and bass; Pete Fairley, tabla,
darbukka, riq, tar, and electronic percussion; and Diana Woodbury (Sapphira),
violin and dance.
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Cherie & John Shipley with Take This - Saturday 8/18/2012 - 4:15-5:15 p.m. -
Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
Take This can give you "Fever" along with "Key Largo" or "How Sweet it Is"
all in one afternoon. This band features the easier sounds of instrumentals,
vocals, and dancing favorites for a classy experience. From Etta James' "At Last"
to "Route 66" and beyond, this group, with its lead female vocalist and male
vocals too, keeps the memories coming. The musicians are Cherie Shipley, vocals;
John Shipley, keyboard and vocals; Tony Cataldo, trumpet; and Neil Strocchio, drums.
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Solid Jackson - Saturday 8/18/2012 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Third Street Stage
With us this year representing the early '30s swing era before the big
bands, Solid Jackson takes the stage with their absolutely swinging sounds of
jump, swing, bebop, and blues! Their outstanding vocals are accentuated by
an unparalleled horn section, and supported by the powerful rhythm section.
Each member a virtuoso in his own right. Just try to keep your toes from
tappin'…when these guys "go to town." Members of the band are Mark Ashworth
aka "Lucky" - drums and vocals, Jimmy Vermillion - keyboard and vocals,
Joe La Chew - guitar and vocals, Dan Lancaster - reeds, and John Dijkstra - trumpet.
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Colin Ross with Frank Falcione - Saturday 8/18/2012 - 6:45-7:45 p.m. -
Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
Multi-instrumentalist Colin Ross, with Frank Falcione on vocals and guitar,
plays from his huge repertoire of original and traditional jazz, boogie-woogie,
blues, swing, rockabilly and Americana. While maintaining a full-time performance
schedule, Colin Ross has recorded and released five CDs on his own label,
Oharaross Productions. Solo, duo, and with his band, Colin has been a
favorite in northern Nevada. He also presents educational assemblies and workshops
in several states and is Artist in Residence for Renown Hospital, Reno.
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"Diving Into the Arts" - Reception, Art Exhibit, and Performance of Student Work -
Saturday 8/18/2012 - 7:00 p.m. - Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St
Distorted Disney, an original, humorous musical play, is presented at the
event, the culmination of a nine-week summer program for youth ages 6 to 18.
The Brewery Arts Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada teamed
up to introduce youth to visual, digital, and performing arts. Participants used
the rehearsal facilities, lighting, stages, and art-education expertise at the
Brewery Arts Center. Admission free, $10 donation suggested. (See additional
performances on Aug. 17 and 19.)
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Mile High Jazz Band - Saturday 8/18/2012 - 8:00-10:00 p.m. - Third Street Stage
The Mile High Jazz Band, an 18-member "big band" with vocalist Sheryl Adams,
and guest vocalists Pat Esters and Jakki Ford, features music in the
Basie-Ellington-Herman tradition, as well as more contemporary styles. They play
ballads, high-powered jazz tunes, and dance music from a vast repertoir.
MHJB performs for community events, fundraisers, dances, receptions, private
parties, and in concert, and collaborates with poets in quarterly "Jazz & Poetry"
performances. Hear them at Comma Coffee on the second Tuesday of each month.
Saxes: Richard Davis, Liz Eubanks, Joe Shelley, Jake Page, Casey Finnerty.
Trumpets: Gil Linsley, Barbara Molt, Joi Cerveri, Rich Sheldrew, Kevin Swanson.
Trombones: Dean Carter, Mike Allen, C.J. Birch, Curt Barnes.
Piano: David Bugli. Guitar: Steve Hayes. Bass: Nathaniel Hamer. Drums: Brandon Dodge.
Vocals: Sheryl Adams, Jakki Ford, Pat Esters.
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Melissa Dru (rock/hip hop/blues) (see also Aug. 17) -
Saturday 8/18/2012 - 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. - Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St.
The Melissa Dru Band is a cabaret band that specializes in high energy
classic rock and variety. Melissa has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City,
The Royal Albert Hall in London, the Vienna Opera House in Austria, and
in Las Vegas. She writes, produces, and composes her very own unique style
of music. Her album, Verity, is available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Deezer,
and a host of other online music stores.
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New World Jazz Project - Saturday 8/18/2012 - 9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. -
plan: b microlounge in Sassafras, 318 N. Carson St.
Soul, Latin and world jazz music is played genuinely, straight ahead
and right down the middle by the New World Jazz Project. Redirecting the art
of jazz, the band lays down groove-oriented original compositions and
soulfully-arranged modern classics. From Afro-jazz to adult contemporary,
bebop, and beyond, the New World Jazz Project is keepin' the faith, and
keepin' it real. Musicians are Niall McGuinness, sax, flute; Garrett Grow,
electric piano; Kyle Rothchild, bass; and Eric Finkelstein & Eric Middleton, drums.
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Latin brunch with Alta Frekuencia - Sunday 8/19/2012 - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. -
Carson Mall (east patio), 1200 S. Stewart St.
Alta Frekuencia is a Latin band of Reno. It was formed in 2008 by five
friends who decided to get together and share their goal and dream - to make
good music, give the audience a good time, and maybe make it big with the help
of God and the support of the people. The band plays multiple styles of music
(rhythms) - cumbia, norteño, ballads, and more. Alta Frekuencia has shared
the stage with famous bands, such as Los Tigres del Norte, Grupo Bryndis,
Industria del Amor, Banda Cuisillos, to mention just a few.
The band consists of two keyboard players, Francisco Ramirez and
Arturo Nunes; bassist Humberto Saldana; drummer Carlos Neri; and, on
percussion and vocals, David Aranda.
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"Diving Into the Arts" - Reception, Art Exhibit, and Performance of Student Work -
Sunday 8/19/2012 - 2:00 p.m. - Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St
Distorted Disney, an original, humorous musical play, is presented at the
event, the culmination of a nine-week summer program for youth ages 6 to 18.
The Brewery Arts Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada teamed
up to introduce youth to visual, digital, and performing arts. Participants used
the rehearsal facilities, lighting, stages, and art-education expertise at the
Brewery Arts Center. Admission free, $10 donation suggested. (See additional
performances on Aug. 17 and 18.)
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Champagne Singers & Andrews Sisters Act - Sunday 8/19/2012 - 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Legislative Plaza
Enjoy the sparkling, luxurious vocal harmony of The Champagne Singers,
performing live, a cappella, swing music from the 1930s - '40s and more! Singers
include: Leslie A. Fudge (director), Joan Spelletich, Mark Emerson, Dale Nishizaki,
Tom Bullard, and Bill Hecht.
The Andrews Sisters Act blends the three-part harmony of the original
Andrews Sisters with fun choreography reminiscent of the WWII era. Leslie Fudge,
Joan Spelletich, and Susan Markcity brighten up the stage with favorites including
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "In the Mood," and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree."
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Reno Jazz Orch. with Cami Thompson - Sunday 8/19/2012 - 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Capitol Amphitheater
A highlight of Carson City's August music festival every year is the Reno Jazz
Orchestra, presenting big-band jazz at its finest. Formed in 1997, RJO is a diversified
big band whose members have performed with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr.,
Elvis Presley, Natalie Cole, and Luciano Pavarotti. Members traveled with Woody
Herman, Stan Kenton, Ray Charles, Buddy Rich, and Buddy Morrow. RJO has recorded
several CDs. The band is joined by vocalist Cami Thompson, world-renowned for
her beautiful voice and zany wit. Her style has been called "a delightful mix of
Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler."
Saxes: Altos - Jim Garaventa, Dallas Smith; Tenors - Colin Gordon,
Roger Hogan; Bari - Mauro DiGioia. Trumpets: Mark Curry, John Beckman, Andrew Woodard,
Terry Burns. Trombones: Joe Cadena, Dean Carter, Paul Cataldo, Chuck Reider (band leader).
Piano: Bill Hecht. Bass: Hans Halt. Drums: Andrew Heglund.
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Joe Buoananno's Route 66 - Friday 8/3/2012 - 7:00-11:00 p.m. - Carson Nugget west parking lot
Joe Grassino - Saturday 8/4/2012 - 5:00-8:00 p.m. - High Sierra Brewing Company, 302 N. Carson St.
Eric Andersen - Sunday 8/12/2012 - 5:00-8:00 p.m. - High Sierra Brewing Company