Catherine Scholz is a singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, lyricist, composer and producer. She got her start at a mere six-years-old and has not slowed down since. Her talents allowed her to play in several European countries before she was 16 and once in college she studied music at the University of Minnesota and expressive arts therapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies. With that, she worked day jobs while working on her music and since 2008 has dropped two albums, became an award winner and more.

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Mark Vieaux is a fresh voice in the songwriting world, sharing the whole range of emotions and human experiences through a modern rock/pop/Americana voice.

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Ellen Johnson’s devotion to the arts spans over three decades in a variety of genres as a professional recording artist, songwriter, lyricist, author, and educator. Jazz Journal International described her performances as “superior jazz singing by an artist of the highest quality.” She has performed and recorded with many exceptional musicians that include Bobby McFerrin, Charles McPherson, Sheila Jordan, Don Braden, and Roy McCurdy. She is the author of the biography Jazz Child: Portrait of Sheila Jordan (Rowman and Littlefield) and has published lyrics to both Sonny Rollins and Charles Mingus compositions.

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I am a classical composer who writes solo, chamber and orchestral music. My style is influenced by West Coast minimalism, Asian music and American roots music. I like to weave tonal melodies into colorful narratives with lively rhythms. My music has been performed by the Janaček Philharmonic, the Awesöme Orchestra, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, the Bristol Ensemble and others. In 2019-2020 I was the composer-in-residence for the San Francisco Choral Artists. My Marimba Concerto was recorded by Evelyn Glennie on the CD “Concertos for Mallets” on Naxos Records and Spotify.

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Oh,hi is a musical duo based in California. They create their sound by playing originals and covers, based on and inspired by the audience.

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"Old Soles" play moonshine-flavored Americana music with a touch of wry-whiskey humor. Harmony vocals, Appalachian & Irish, John Prine & Kate Wolf, Jerry Garcia & Bessie Smith, blues, folk, & fiddle. Masha & Geff Crawford, a husband-and-wife duo based in Grass Valley, have decades of experience entertaining at festivals, restaurants, wineries, weddings, private parties, and barn dances. Call, text, or email to talk about booking Old Soles, and savor this lovely pairing with a fine vintage feel!

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Poet, Vocalist, Soul Entertainer, Creative Consultant - Lyrical transmissions, sultry vocal codes and hypnotic beats - with fierce grace and soft strength, ELLELLE serves soul soothing, genre blending, spectrum stretching, tantric poetry, cosmic chillhop, conscious rap, jazzy, honest, heart melting expressive alchemy and performance healing art for a transcendent, multidimensional, multi sensory experience. Genres: Jazzy Chillhop, RnB, Soul, Conscious Rap, Funk, House, Dub

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United by a love of music, a group of diverse musicians gather in Grass Valley to rehearse and perform classical music. OLLI Orchestra was formed in 1978. After a Covid break, the group has just reunited with nearly 20 new members. The audience experience of attending an OLLI O performance differs from attending a concert by a paid orchestra. The setting is more relaxed, the audience attire is casual, and the experience is more educational and intimate. Nevada County’s Community Orchestra musicians display a special sense of joy and love for the music, which is recognized by the audience.

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Four classically-trained local ne’er-do-wells play a mind-boggling number of instruments and genres. Specializing in 4-part harmonies, sometime beautiful, sometimes hilarious, always entertaining. Purdon’s Crossing- fine music without the dignity.

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Known for his enthusiasm, patience and abilities for over 25 years, Kerry the “Shakerman” is both an independent performer and also leads individuals and groups using rhythm as the tool. He skillfully guides people on a path of self discovery using the drums, shakers and other percussion instruments, all tools for unity, creativity, personal empowerment and joy. Venues including private and group settings, festivals and more!

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Dr. Nelson was on the music faculty at Cerritos College in Los Angeles for over 25 years. After completing a Ph.D. in music theory/composition at the University of California Santa Barbara in 1980, David worked at a variety of institutions. Over the last 35 years, Dr. Nelson has composed numerous works, including symphonies, tone poems, choral pieces, chamber music, music for film, popular music, incidental music for plays, eBooks, computer generated music, and three musicals. David grew up and worked for almost five decades in Los Angeles. His latest musical, L.A. Vida, is his musical gift to the City of Angels.

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The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus was organized in the spring of 2002. It is cosponsored by the Osher Life Long Learning Institute of Sierra College and charitable donations from the community. The chorus is made up of some fifty members from the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe areas. The mission of the organization is to promote choral music and arts in the schools and community, and to provide a performance outlet for the members.

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