Nevada City, CA: InConcert Sierra and the Sierra Master Chorale present the fourth annual Sip ‘n Song at Pioneer Park on Saturday, June 28 from 5 to 8:30pm.
Sip ‘n Song is an outdoor, family-friendly, fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and activities, all to support and raise funds for the Sierra Master Chorale’s acclaimed programs. The two bands performing live at Sip ‘n Song, Sons of Boogie and Then Again, both feature members of the Sierra Master Chorale.
Sons of Boogie offers a great variety of rocking blues and favorite nostalgic hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s. With smooth vocal harmonies and high-energy stage antics, they’re all about getting everyone up and dancing. Original members of Sons of Boogie, lead guitarist Dave McLellan and bass player Doug Morgan, are both former SMC singers and they have been playing together since the late 70’s. In the early ‘90s they were joined by powerhouse drummer Kevin Woolard. In 1997, they welcomed the addition of lead vocalist and harp player Steve Mendoza (SMC tenor and ICS board member) and guitarist John Liron.
Then Again plays songs from the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, the Beach Boys, and more from the late ‘50s to the early ‘80s. The band includes SMC members Kathy Chastain (vocals, keyboard) and Steve Nicholson (vocals, bass guitar), along with James May (vocals, guitar) and Ben Schley-May (drums). With three-part vocal harmonies and great classic songs, they bring an infectious spirit of fun to their audiences, with dancing and singing-along being highly encouraged. Nicholson, a popular local bassist, says “We’re excited to be playing our fourth year at Sip ’n Song. It’s always a great time.”
Steve Mendoza of Sons of Boogie concurs, “what better way to spend a Saturday evening than being at Pioneer Park, sipping your favorite beverage and listening to some great music. We’ll close the show playing classic rock, blues, and rockabilly that will have you up and dancing! Warning, dancing is contagious!”
The audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner; however, no outside alcohol is permitted. Beer on tap from Grass Valley Brewing Co., kombucha from Gold Vibe Kombuchary, wines from the Alta Sierra Wine Shop, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase, along with treats from CoCo’s Lazy Dog Confectioners.
The whole family is welcome to attend, other than the pups—they’ll need to stay at home. To add more whimsical fun to the evening, there will be a photo booth with amusing props to commemorate the evening. Because this event is a fundraiser for the Chorale, there will be enticing and memorable raffle prizes and other ways to playfully and easily support the SMC.
The Sierra Master Chorale is a high-caliber community choir of auditioned singers who perform choral music of such a wide variety and high quality that gives both the listening audience and the performers receive great enjoyment. The SMC traditionally performs with the InConcert Sierra Orchestra. The Chorale was founded in 2008 and is a program of the local nonprofit classical music organization, InConcert Sierra, which was founded in 1946.
What: InConcert Sierra presents Sip ‘n Song in the Park
When: 5pm, Saturday, June 28, 2025
Where: Pioneer Park, Nevada City
Tickets: $20 general admission at the gate, Youth under 15 free with supervising adult.
Tickets available online at https://www.inconcertsierra.org/pages/concerts/sipnsong.php by calling (530) 273-3990, and at the event.