University of Nevada, Reno Performing Arts Series

Welcome to our 2023-24 Season (the 63rd!), showcasing exceptional artists delivering compelling, original music and song.

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This 3X GRAMMY winning recording artist is a Hawaiian treasure. When you experience him sing, you’ll understand why. It’s not just his voice, notably beautiful and soothing, but also his delivery, which is heartfelt and joyous. Hawaiian music is Pe’a’s specialty.

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“A fascinating game of contrasts between the sweet, soaring timbres of the violin and the huskier and sexier Chinese erhu,” says Gramophone Magazine. Broad sounds of the piano juxtapose the strings. The result is immensely expressive music that evokes an array of emotions.

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Butcher Brown LIVE IN RENO. Thurs 10/12 at 7:30P. Drawing inspiration from jazz, rap, indie, and more — these uber talented and musically curious cats create a fresh, distinct sound that lives clearly in the moment. At Nightingale Concert Hall on the UNR campus.

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Sept 28, Nightingale Concert Hall, Reno. A unique version of traditional roots music brimming w/Latin American flavor. Lively, fun, infectious. Infused w/ sounds from each band member’s countries of origin — Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, U.S. — and heavy on rhythms + percussion.

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Butterscotch Live in Reno. Expert vocal percussionist creates one-of-a-kind tunes, lyrics + music, using any number of tools in her arsenal — singing, beatboxing, rapping, looping, piano + guitar playing. She’s really good at all of them.

Link in bio for tix ($16-36) + more info

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Thursday March 9’s Butterscotch concert is postponed to later this spring. We will announce the new date in the next few weeks. If you have tickets and can’t attend on the rescheduled date, we will coordinate a refund.

QUESTIONS? Call [phone] or email: [email protected]

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She sings. She raps. She scats. She beatboxes. She plays guitar. She plays piano. She’s both vocalist and backup band. She’s Butterscotch—a one-woman wonder—who masterfully fuses + shifts between skills, from song to song.

LIVE IN RENO: 3/9. Link in bio for tix ($16-36) + info

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Grammy nominated säje captivate w/their exceptional voices + talent. This "four-voice juggernaut," as described by NPR, "explores the edges of jazz + pop w/a combination of inventive covers + brilliantly written originals."

LIVE IN RENO: 2/9. Link in bio for tix ($16-36) + info

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If you’re looking for a show like no other, “Pachuquísmo” is it. Uber-talented dancers bust zapateado and tap moves, a live band powers out Veracruz folk and jazz music, artists use the spoken word and show video clips, all to tell a true, compelling story of the past.

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Free to UNR students. On 9/8 saxophonist/singer Grace Kelly hosts a Meet & Greet. Ask Grace your questions, take a selfie w/Grace, hear a hot lick or two, chance to win a free ticket to Grace’s 9/9 concert.

Where? The Center, Joe Crowley Student Union, 3rd Floor at 5PM on 9/8

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On-Stage. In-Person & Under the Stars… Sept 9, at 7:30P, saxophonist, singer, songwriter & composer, Grace Kelly and her band take the stage at Hawkins Amphitheater in Bartley Ranch, for a special evening of live music under the stars.

Tickets $16 to $36. UNR Student tickets $5

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Get your tickets to the iconic @SHoney73, March 25, 6 p.m. PT. Celebrate the intersection of music, African American Culture and the a cappella vocals of @SHoney73! Link in bio for tickets!
#SweetHoneyintheRock #PerformingArtsSeries #AfricanAmericanMusic #PAS #SOTA

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There is still time to take advantage of our 3-pack tickets! Access our first performance by @GoitseMusic and get ready for performances by @SHoney73 & @MichaelMayoo! Link in our bio!
#Schoolofthearts #Goitse #MichaelMayo #SweetHoneyintheRock #PerformingArtsSeries

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@GoitseMusic performs TOMORROW! Be sure to round out your evening with a Guinness Shepherd’s Pie from @WPHReno. Order by 5pm tomorrow at [phone]. Just mention you are a ticket holder!
#SOTA #SchoolOfTheArts #PAS #UniversityofNevadaReno #Goitse #Irish #IrishMusic

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@GoitseMusic performs in 2 DAYS! Round out your evening with a Guinness Shepherd’s Pie from @WPHReno. Order by 5pm on Feb. 25 at [phone]. Just mention you are a ticket holder!

#SOTA #SchoolOfTheArts #PAS #UniversityofNevadaReno #Goitse #GoitseMusic #Irish #IrishMusic

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First up in our spring Performing Arts Series lineup is the Irish Quintet, @GoitseMusic . Goitse performs Feb. 25 at 6 P.M. PT. Get tickets to see Goitse and the remaining two performances with our spring three-pack! Learn more at the link in our bio!

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You and our family can join @GoitseMusic for an evening that explores traditional Irish tunes, instruments and culture. This virtual workshop, presented in partnership with @WashoeLibrary, is Feb. 24 at 5:30pm PT. Visit the link in our bio for more information!

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Meet Colm Phelan, lead Bodrhan player for ⁦@GoitseMusic⁩ performing virtually Thurs., Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. PT! Tickets are available at the link in our bio!

#SOTA #SchoolOfTheArts #PAS #Goitse #GoitseMusic #Music #PerformingArtsSeries #Irish https://t.co/f0928pxuXj

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Mark your calendar for @GoitseMusic’s upcoming performance jam-packed with original and traditional Irish tunes! Happening Thurs., Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. PT. Tickets available at the link in our bio!

#SOTA #PAS #UniversityofNevadaReno #Goitse #GoitseMusic #Music #Irish #IrishMusic

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Love music? FREE tickets to @GoitseMusic‘s virtual performance are available to @unevadareno students! Visit the link in our bio for more info!

#SOTA #SchoolOfTheArts #PAS #UniversityofNevadaReno #Goitse #GoitseMusic #Music #PerformingArtsSeries #Irish #Irishmusic