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- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Free Range (women's vocal quartet) at Comma Courtyard
- 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. - The Batamba Collective at Comma Courtyard
- 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Cruz Control featuring Whitney Myer at McFadden
Plaza Stage - bring lawn chairs
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Free Range - Thursday 8/17/2023 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Comma Courtyard
Free Range is comprised of Amy Fleming, Stephanie Urmston, Anna Freeman, and Malary
Engstrom - four chicks who love each other and love to sing. This award-winning quartet sings
various genres of four-part a cappella music but is best known for their complex
barbershop harmonies. These ladies are each strong musicians in their own rights, performing
in and conducting various groups around town, but when this powerhouse group performs
together, they are fan favorites. They placed 4th at the Sweet Adelines regional
competition in 2019, making them the first quartet from northern Nevada to earn a regional
medal. Music lovers of all ages will quickly become fans after hearing the vocal styling of
Free Range!
Performers are: 4. Malary Engstrom - Bass, Amy Fleming - Tenor, Anna Freeman -
Baritone, and Stephanie Urmston - Lead.
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Free Range's Facebook page.
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The Batamba Collective - Thursday, 8/17/2023 - 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. - Comma Courtyard
The Batamba Collective if a group of musicians dedicated to sharing music from around
the world. With a focus in music (and instruments) from Brazil, Cuba various countries in
Africa and India, Batamba synthesizes authentic and traditional with electronic and
non traditional. Be it Bembe, Ewe, Bata, North Indian Classical music, or hip hop beats
and sound looping, Batamba aims to share new and old music to a wider audience.
Members of The Batamaba Collective are Brandon Dodge - percussion and vocals,
Chance Utter - percussion and electronics and vocals, and Anthony Landers - percussion and vocals.
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performer information (Facebook page).
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Cruz Control featuring Whitney Myer - Thursday, 8/17/2023 - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - McFadden Plaza Stage
Cruz Control is a dynamic collective made up of veteran musicians hailing from
Reno's vibrant music scene. The group eamlessly blends elements of R&B, hip-hop, soul and
jazz, to create a sound that is nothing short of innovative. Led by drummer Miguel Jimenez-Cruz,
the band features Whitney Myer on vocals, Vincenzo Pellegrino on keys, Zack Teran on bass,
Lucas Arizu on guitar, and at times a rotating cast of musicians. Drawing inspiration from
acclaimed artists such as Hiatus Kaiyote, Lizzo, Childish Gambino, and Lauryn Hill, Cruz Control
adds their own modern-avant-garde improvisatory twist to constantly push genre boundaries.
Performers: Miguel Jimenez-Cruz (Drums),
Zack Teran (Bass),
Whitney Myer (Vocals),
Vincenzo Pellegrino (Keys),
Josh Reid (Trumpet), and
Lucas Arizu (Guitar).
Click HERE for
Miguel's website. Miguel is also on Instagram at @cruz_con_trol.
Seating is limited - bring chairs.
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