10:30 am
Project Natale
Joe and Lou Natale formed Project Natale in 1990 and have been faithfully performing traditional jazz songs ranging from popular favorites such as "The Very Thought of You" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," to playing their own original compositions such as "Pyramids and Palms" and "I Get Bluesy." Project Natale delivers a smooth, mature style of music to their audiences, successfully combining sounds derived from the deep, moody tones of Joseph's upright bass, blended with the bright, toe-tapping sounds of Lou's drumming. Their softer melodies are serene in the sense that they encourage the mind to ponder lost thoughts, while their up-tempo compositions are more than inspiring to bring out the dancer in any listener.
Website: www.projectnatale.com/Project_Natale.htm

1:00 pm
Reverb
A capella group Reverb's members, whose ages range across several decades, bring joyful energy to their gospel, R&B, and inspirational tunes. Reverb, short for reverberation or echo, has been a frequent Wammie nominee, including in 2008, and won the award for best gospel-inspirational harmony group in 1995. Reverb shared the stage with Nona Hendryx as they performed at an Inaugural Ball for President Clinton in 1992. In May 1997, the group opened for A&M recording artist Ann Nesby, known for her vocals with The Sounds of Blackness. In that same month, the group performed five concerts as Artists-in-Residence at Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.The group has appeared on Black Entertainment Television, Fox Morning News and on numerous other television and radio programs. In April 2004, the singers released "The Mission Statement," their first full-length CD.
Website: www.reverbmusic.com