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Wild Eye Pub welcomes these two fun duos for a sweet night of acoustic loveliness!Two duos - Anni McCann & Elena Rayo of the Dolli Mamas with Paul Emery & Peter Wilson - in a double-bill at the Wild Eye Pub on Friday, August 14! Long-time friends and musical collaborators are cooking up an intimate evening of music and stories.
ANNI MCCANN & ELENA RAYO have led the ever-evolving Dolli Mamas since 2024. Their lush harmonies, heartfelt originals, and engaging stage presence shine in this intimate acoustic duo performance.
PAUL EMERY & PETER WILSON have been making music together since the 1980s, including a 20-year run as The Fun Train Minstrels aboard the Reno Fun Train. Their blend of folk, blues, country, and honky-tonk is sure to keep you smiling and toe-tapping all evening.
Nevada City vocalist, instrumentalist and internationally performing artist, Anni McCann, holds a Bachelor of Music degree and has enjoyed a diverse career spanning opera, folk, jazz, and theatre. Celebrated for her range and expressive power, she recorded and performed with Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson, appeared before Queen Elizabeth II, recorded 4 albums and toured the globe with the Backwoods Jazz Trio, and was a featured vocalist in 1,000 Kisses Deep, a Leonard Cohen tribute show, running 12 years. She is co-founder of The Dolli Mamas, keyboardist for Souvenirs, and her albums This Moment and Open Page showcase her lyrical and musical depth as a solo performer and songwriter. She remains one of the Sierra Foothills’ most respected and versatile performers.
Elena Rayo is a seasoned musician and songwriter, equally skilled on violin and guitar. With six albums to her name and performances spanning across the globe, Elena is a master of her craft. Her recent tribute to Joni Mitchell showcases her depth and versatility as an artist, and she is currently recording a new album of original songs based around her new single "Girl, You're More Than Your Eyebrows." Elena's academic background includes degrees in Classical Languages from UC Berkeley, Cambridge University and UCLA. She is also the owner of Ancient Wave Studios in Nevada City where she continues to inspire others to also create music.
Paul Emery is the creator of the Leonard Cohen review 1000 Kisses Deep, a founding member of Backwoods Jazz and the Greater Carmichael Street Band, and a longstanding member of the Fun Train Minstrals duo. Emery is well know for his decades of work as community radio KVMR's news director. His production company PaulEmeryMusic produces the Nevada City LIVE! concert series at the historic Nevada Theatre.
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Peter Wilson a member of the Deadbeats. He’s a founding member of 1000 Kisses Deep. Along with his songwriting cohorts, Mountain John Hilligoss and Moe Dixon, they’ve written scores of songs, toured and released a studio CD. At home in Grass Valley, California Wilson has hosted radio variety shows and open mic. nights.
Sliding scale tickets for this event are $15-30* per person.
Tickets *start at $15, but, consider adding a few extra bucks. This helps the Pub feed and pay the artists better. Thank you for supporting live performers. xo
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About Wild Eye Pub:
A family-friendly venue restaurant and bar, with a comfy vibe and nightly events in a lovely listening space. Enjoy full-service dining, in both our 'supper club' showroom or our casual bar lounge: farm-to-table foods from local & organic sources, plus regional brews, wines, spirits & mocktails.
Event seating/ service will start at 5:30, music at 6:30. We offer table service of food & drinks before & during the event.
IMPORTANT: We LOVE reservations to help us plan for each show. Easily make yours - just seats, or seats & table for dining - while buying your tickets. Your table will have your name on it. The sliding ticket helps us pay & feed the performers. Thanks for supporting live artists!
PARKING: Pub has free parking. More parking at the corner of Mill & McCourtney, a 2-minute walk. Across from Pub, French Ave has parking.
Carpooling is encouraged - our neighbors appreciate it.
Questions: 530-446-6668 or [email protected]
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Wild Eye Pub, 535 Mill St, Grass Valley, CA 95945-7131, United States
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