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Scott O’Day Tango Trio with Verónica Freidkes
September 30, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door.
Scott O’Day Tango Trio with Verónica Freidkes
21st Century Contemporary Tango
Scott O’Day Tango Trio presents contemporary tango in a unique formation. With the guitar as a central voice, this power trio features all originally arranged music for guitar, piano, and double bass. Influenced by the sounds and colors from jazz but with the rhythmic intensity of rock, the trio forges a new and exciting path for today’s tango. The trio will be joined by guest vocalist Verónica Freidkes from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Featuring:
Scott O’Day – guitar
Elyse Weakley – piano
TBA – double bass
Veronica Freidkes – voice
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Admission: (Online) $25 – $35/ (Door) $30-$35
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Oakland-based guitarist and arranger Scott O’Day is a member of the contemporary tango music scene. He has performed extensively in North America, South America, and Europe. As an established tango musician and community organizer, he directs the Community Music Center Tango Ensemble, which serves as an incubator program for the Bay Area tango music scene. Scott studied with many notable tango legends in Buenos Aires and attended La Escuela de Musica Popular de Avellaneda to complete his formal training.
Elyse Weakley has taken part in a wide array of musical projects and has served in many roles including music director, pianist, educator, and composer. Throughout her career, she has performed many contemporary works and has frequently collaborated directly with composers and songwriters in recording and presenting their music as a soloist and collaborator including Mason Bates, George Hurd, and Charles Gorczynski.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, vocalist Verónica Freidkes is captivating San Francisco Bay Area audiences with her versatile voice. With a repertoire that encompasses Tango, Bossa Nova, Jazz, and other Latin rhythms, Verónica invites listeners on a musical journey with each song, showcasing her refined and sincere approach.
PREVIEW THE MUSIC:
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Admission: (Online) $25 – $35/ (Door) $30-$35
Note: A limited quantity of additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door unless otherwise noted on the Facebook event page that the show is SOLD OUT.
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