• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Retro Radio Dolls at Comma Courtyard
• 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Darrell and the Darrell-Licks at Comma Courtyard
• 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Mile High Jazz Band's Basie's Birthday Concert at Bob McFadden Plaza Stage

Retro Radio Dolls
Date: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.

Hailing from the heart of Reno, Nevada, the Retro Radio Dolls are a harmonious trio that transports audiences back in time to the golden age of radio. Since their inception in 2015, Natalie, Alex, and Kay have captivated listeners with their unique blend of nostalgia and modern flair, breathing new life into beloved classics. Specializing in retro tunes from iconic girl groups like The Andrews Sisters, The Supremes, and The Shirelles, the Retro Radio Dolls put their own distinctive spin on each song, infusing it with fresh harmonies and infectious energy that keeps audiences coming back for more.

Members of the group are Natalie Jones, Vocalist; Alexandra Burley, Vocalist; and Kay Davis, Vocalist.

Their website is www.retroradiodolls.com.

Photos:
Top: Retro Radio Dolls in vintage look
Bottom: Retro Radio Dolls at car show.

Darrell and the Darrell-Licks
Date: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.

Darrell Effinger was a member of the New Christy Minstrels and appears on the PBS Special "This Land Is Your Land." He has performed with the Kingston Trio, Peter of Peter, Paul & Mary, and Roger McGuinn of the Byrds; for several years he toured and performed with Glenn Yarbrough. Among Darrell's many accomplishments is a song he wrote for Pete Seeger, "Ya Gotta Sing Out," that he sang on National Public Radio. Darrell continues to entertain as a solo and as the leader of his group, "Darrell & the Darrell-Licks"!!

Alan Klein has been performing as a singer/songwriter/guitarist for over 55 years, both as a soloist and with various bands, including as a founding member of "Vintage Fare." His music is inspired by folk, country and soft rock, which he combines to reflect what he calls "boomer ballads."

Bill Heilmann is a musician, songwriter and singer and plays multiple instruments including electric bass, acoustic guitar and banjo. Over the years he has performed as a soloist and with various bands and recently was with the Irish and Scottish folk music band, Celtic Grey.

Members of the group are Darrell Effinger, acoustic guitar & vocals; Bill Heilmann, electric bass, acoustic guitar, banjo & vocals; and Alan Klein, acoustic guitar & vocals.

Photograph of Darrell and the Darrell-Licks: (L to R) Alan, Bill, and Darrell.

Mile High Jazz Band's Basie's Birthday Concert
Date: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Bob McFadden Plaza Stage, Carson St. between 2nd and 4th Streets

The Mile High Jazz Band will be performing its annual Basie Birthday Concert on Thursday, August 21, 2024, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bob McFadden Plaza Stage as a featured event of the Jazz & Beyond Music Festival. Resident singer Jakki Ford and guest vocalists Dale Head and Millie Bratsch will be joining the band in this performance.

Count Basie was born August 21, 1904, and was the inspiration for the first Carson City festival that gradually came to be known as Jazz & Beyond. The performanc is free, and audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs, since seating is limited.

The Mile High Jazz Band, an 18-member "big band" composed of 17 instrumentalists and a vocalist, began performing in 1997. The group features music in the Count Basie-Duke Ellington-Woody Herman tradition, as well as more contemporary styles, selected from a repertoire of over 200 tunes. They play ballads, high-powered jazz tunes, and dance music arranged by Nestico, Niehaus, Taylor, and other great arrangers.

Members of the band are:
Saxes: Steve Carmack, Randy Seeber, Chris Guerra, Jake Page, Tyler Kremers
Trumpets: Karl Rinder, Bob Souter, Bob Masters, Mike Beal
Trombones: Dean Carter, Elizabeth Jones, Mario Ibanez, Paul Jorgensen
Rhythm section: Piano: David Bugli, Guitar: Steve Hayes, Bass: Frank Iannetta, Drums: Larry Widener,
Vocals: Jakki Ford, Dale Head (guest), Millie Bratsch (guest)

Their website is http://milehighjazz.com.

Their Facebook page is HERE.

Seating is limited - bring chairs.

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.

Photograph of Mile High Jazz Band at Gina's Good Life, July 8, 2025.