original music

The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's thirty-first annual Pops Party concert on Sunday, June 14, at 3:00 p.m. The program features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer Cindee LeVal.

Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment by the Regency Strings strolling duo (Cecilia Twain, violin, and George Worth, bass) begins at 2 p.m. The Naughty Tea Mistresses will be there, too!

On Saturday, May 9, Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools will present a Festival for Harmonicas and Strings at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Drive, Carson City. The half-day event includes a workshop from 9:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for string players of all ages, a potluck lunch, and a public concert beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Join us Oct. 20, 7 p.m. inside the Carson Lanes Center in Carson City for an incredible evening of amazing talent and down right good times with Whiskey Tango from Denver and The Refiners from Reno.

Carson City Symphony's Strings in the School ensemble concert on Tuesday is an undertaking the community will be proud of, explains Education Director Sue Jesch in this presentation of It's Your City.

Carson City Symphony’s “Strings in the Schools” ensembles, conducted by Education Director Sue Jesch, will perform on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

The Spring Concert will include a new work, "Reflections," written for the advanced orchestra, STRAZZ, by Gary A. Edwards, a composer from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Guest artist Tom Stryker, a noted harmonica player, and composer Edwards, a guitarist, will play the piece along with the students.

Carson City Symphony’s “Strings in the Schools” ensembles, conducted by Education Director Sue Jesch, will perform on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street. The Spring Concert will include a new work, "Reflections," written for the advanced orchestra, STRAZZ, by Gary A. Edwards, a composer from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Guest artist Tom Stryker, a noted harmonica player, and composer Edwards, a guitarist, will play the piece along with the students.

With songwriting credits that include “Wild One,” recorded by Faith Hill and “Stranded,” made famous by Heart, Jaime Kyle made a mark in the music world a long time ago.
Throughout her career, her songs have been recorded by numerous artists, featured on CD’s with combined sales of more than 19 million worldwide and has recorded and performed with such legendary artists as Leon Russell, Patty Griffin, Richard Marx, Amy Grant and Ozzy Osbourne. Today, she continues to perform her original music for audiences throughout Northern California.

A truly cool jazzy mix of croon, guitar and violin will be served up on Saturday, April 30, at Comma Coffee as they welcome The George Cole Quintet. This superbly crafted and melodically sophisticated original music group is a nice reminder of the best of George Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, and Cole Porter. Tickets cost $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

“I don't set out to offend or shock, but I also don't do anything to avoid it,” a mantra by and for comedian Sarah Silverman who will be performing at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 9. The actor/comedian is taking a mid season break from her Comedy Central TV show to get back to her stand-up comedy roots.

PINE NUTS by McAvoy Layne

About a month or so ago I received a call from Gary Cain of the Carson City Historical Society, asking if I might be interested in presenting "Christmas with Mark Twain" at the Bliss Mansion.

Susan Botich will be playing live acoustic folk, jazz and popular music at 88 Cups Cafe in Minden, NV (775-783-0688) May 29 from 7:00 PM until about 9:30 PM.

Susan Botich’s vocal range and versatile singing and playing style keeps audiences entranced all evening. Ms. Botich’s eclectic choice of folk, jazz and popular songs compliment her lyrically-driven original music, as well. To hear samples of Susan Botich’s songs, visit www.susanbotich.com/music.

Enjoy FREE live music at 88 Cups of Coffee & Tea Cafe in Minden, located at 1663 Lucerne Street(775-783-0688).

Susan Botich will play original, traditional and popular songs in folk, jazz and popular genres.

88 Cups serves delicious treats and drinks and is a great place to relax and unwind. All ages are welcome.