• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Reno Jazz Project at Comma Courtyard
• 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Carson Street Ragtime Band at Comma Courtyard
• 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. - a BAC Levitt Concert at Brewery Art Center's Outdoor Stage

Reno Jazz Project
Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.

Blazing a trail from the heart of the Sierras, Reno Jazz Project is where timeless jazz tradition meets fearless innovation. This electrifying ensemble delivers everything from hard-swinging standards to creating an unforgettable sound that's as smooth as it is explosive.

Front and center is the stunning vocalist, Caitlin Martin, whose soulful delivery, dynamic range, and magnetic stage presence breathe new life into every lyric. From sultry ballads to blistering up-tempos, her voice is the emotional core of the band.

On saxophone, Patrick Silvaroli ignites the air with fiery solos and lyrical phrasing, weaving melody and passion into every note. Jeremy Martin brings rich harmonic textures and agile improvisation, seamlessly blending vintage tone with modern edge.

Driving the groove is Bob Falkenberg, a rhythmic powerhouse whose precision and swing keep the energy surging from start to finish.

Anchoring it all is Justin Voss, whose deep, resonant lines and intuitive feel give the band its undeniable heartbeat.

Whether playing to an intimate crowd or lighting up a festival stage, Reno Jazz Project delivers a bold, immersive jazz experience that captivates, moves, and inspires.

Members of the group are Caitlin Martin, vocals; Jeremy Martin, guitar; Pat Silvaroli, Sax; Bob Falkenberg, Drums; and Justin Voss, Bass.

Their Facebook page is HERE.

Image: Logo for Reno Jazz Project.
Right: Jeremy Martin and Caitlin Martin.

Carson Street Ragtime Band
Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.

The Carson Street Ragtime Band is a group of local musicians here to whisk you away to the golden age of jazz with their classic, upbeat swing tunes from the 1920s, '30s, and more. They feature an eclectic mix of instruments such as trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, banjo, vocals, and washboard.

Members of the group are Millie Bratsch - Vocal, Cassidy Paul - Trumpet, Mike Beal - Trumpet, James Dunlap - Trombone, Tyler Kremers - Clarinet, Mark Kuniya - Banjo, Doug Davies - Bass, Will Caglia - Piano, and Emerson White - Washboard.

Carson Street Ragtime Band's website is www.carsonstreetragtimeband.com.

NOTE: The Carson Street Ragtime Band is also performing on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for the Carson City Historical Society's Ice Cream Social. (See event listing by clicking HERE.)

Photo: Carson Street Ragtime Band.

a BAC Levitt Concert
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Brewery Arts Center outdoor stage, 449 W. King St.

Opening Act: Jenes N The Juice (at 7:00 p.m.)

Main Attraction: Bon Bon Vivant (at around 8:15 p.m.)

Bon Bon Vivant is a genre bending band from New Orleans that pull from singer-songwriter, pop, Americana, dark ballads, and up-tempo indie dance music; but they would prefer you to just listen to the music. BBV's original music is rooted in storytelling and pays honor to a uniquely New Orleans sound, while infusing an indie flavor that leaves a lasting mark on listeners. This band's songs are joyous, fierce, honest and heartbreaking as they chronicle life and all it entails through the sounds of the minor keys.

Bon Bon Vivant has been playing music together since 2013, formed in the French Quarter of New Orleans. BBV is lead by married musicians: songwriter/front-woman Abigail Cosio and Saxophonist/vocalist Jeremy Kelley. The couple met in 2004, and began playing music together in and around the Los Angeles local music scene, performing at venues like the Hotel Cafe and The Silverlake Lounge. In 2009 they moved to New Orleans, eventually forming Bon Bon Vivant from the community of musicians they met living in New Orleans. Abigail's songwriting has reflected their life together in its many iterations, a form of personal storytelling through this 20-year union. The band's unique instrumentation is also a thing to watch and leaves listeners reaching to identify what kind of music they are hearing. With brass horns and a rotating cast of incredible musicians coming through, this sound is alive and something to experience.

This event is sponsored by the Brewery Arts Center

Bon Bon Vivant's website is https://www.bonbonvivantmusic.com.

Photo: Photograph of Bon Bon Vivant (main attraction at Levitt AMP concert on Aug. 23).