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- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Monique De Haviland Band at Comma Courtyard
*** Because of tree damage at the Bliss Mansion, the following events have been moved to
Comma Courtyard and to McFadden Plaza Stage. Please note new times (one hour later than originally scheduled). ***
- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Niall McGuinness & the New World Jazz Project at Comma Courtyard
- 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Cherie & John Shipley's "Take This" Band at
McFadden Plaza Stage Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
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Monique De Haviland Band - Friday, 8/23/2024 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Comma Courtyard
Monique De Haviland: Singer, songwriter, European/American recording artist (EMI/Columbia,
Jugoton/Hr, Corona/Si record labels); ASCAP publishing: Mobandi Music. Monique attended the
Berklee College of Music in Boston, after which she recorded numerous originals on various
labels between Central Europe and the West Coast of the United States (available currently
on all platforms). She regularly performs locally with her band Moxy Ruckus (www.MoxyRuckus.com),
and the Monique De Haviland Band performing jazz and variety in the Northern Nevada and California
areas. She has performed/recorded with musicians of Earth Wind & Fire, War, Eddie Money,
Richard Marx, Jelly Bread, and even Buck Owens' Buckaroo band. In Europe she performed regularly
with the Ljubljana Big Band, bringing her great American songbook stylings.
Daniel Dillon: Jazz pianist, San Francisco/New York studied at Juilliard School of Music
and toured with Mel Ellison, Eddie Marshal, Art Pepper, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Horace
Silver Quintet, and McCoy Tyner's band. Recently he moved to the Reno area.
Timothy Goldsmith: Bassist, vocalist, songwriter, from the East Bay, performed and sang
with Frank Biner (an associate of Tower of Power) and other Bay Area bands, locally he
performs in various local jazz and R&B combos at Nevada Museum of Art, Bank Saloon, Gina's, Clear Creek.
Andy Shulman: Jazz drummer, studied under Freddie Gruber and was influenced by Steve Gadd,
David Garibaldi, Harvey Mason, and Buddy Rich. Andy regularly performs in the Reno Tahoe area with
various combos (Phatman & Robin, Moxy Ruckus).
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Niall McGuinness & the New World Jazz Project - Friday, 8/23/2024 - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Comma Courtyard
Featuring saxophone, flute, percussion, piano, bass and drums, New World Jazz Project performs
groove-oriented original compositions and nouveau arrangements of American standards in
styles ranging from adult contemporary to bebop and beyond. Led by Niall McGuinness,
New World Jazz Project features some of the best players in the Reno/Tahoe area, delivering
their soulful sound on a backdrop of Latin and Afro-jazz rhythms.
Performers are: Niall McGuinness, saxophones, flute and percussion; Peter Supersano, piano;
Miles Keichler, bass; Neil Strocchio, drums; and Luke Alessandroni, congas.
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the group's website.
Seating is limited - bring chairs.
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"Take This Band" Performance Moved Again
Because of cold and windy conditions expected tonight (Friday, Aug. 23), Cherie and John
Shipley's "Take This Band" performance has been moved to the Performance Hall (the old church building) at the Brewery
Arts Center. The concert will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Cherie & John Shipley's "Take This" Band - Friday, 8/23/2024 - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. -
McFadden Plaza Stage Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
Take This is a JAZZ group with a funky edge, with Cherie Shipley on lead
vocals. This band includes stellar musicians: John Shipley, popular jazz keyboardist,
who also adds vocals, sax/flute from Nat Kline, Mike Kirkhouse on bass, and Tyler Pow on drums,
broadens the sound dramatically.
Take This covers classic jazz standards along with an eclectic repertoire of
jazzy arranged material. Cherie has resilient and smooth alto vocals, harmonies, and vibrant
stage presence. Her style is smooth but sassy, presenting a range of rhythms and jazz grooves.
Performers are: Cherie Shipley - vocals, John Shipley - keys, Mike Kirkhouse - bass,
Nat Kline - sax/flute, and Tyler Pow - drums.
Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) is a funding sponsor of this event, in cooperation
with Reno Musicians Union Local 368 AFM and its President, John Shipley.
Seating is limited - bring chairs.
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