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		    23, 2025 Misner& Smith
 
		    Technically pre-cise songwriting mirrored with an improvisatory spirit
		    and soaring harmonies have made the bandconsisting of Sam Misner and
		    Megan Smithone of the most acclaimed acts in the Americana world. Blend-
		    ing elements of rock and roll, traditional folk ballads, and more pop-leaning
		    ideas, Misner & Smith makes music gloriously nonconforming. Teaming up
		    with the duo are co-producer, and multi-instrumentalist Bruce Kaphan (American
		    Music Club, David Byrne, The Black Crowes) .This special show will celebrate
		    the official release of Misner & Smiths sixth album, All is Song.
		     
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	       March
	      23, 2025 Branden and James
 
	      Since forming a duo, Branden and James have been touring around the world
	      with their innovative, classically inspired pop songs, and their undeniable
	      charm and wit. Branden James inspired mil- lions as a finalist on season
	      8 of America's Got Talent, and he continues to do the same with his
	      soaring tenor vocals, (NPR Music). James Clark has performed
	      with some of the biggest stars from around the world, ranging from Idina
	      Menzel and Olivia Newton-John to Van Dyke Parks and Lea Salonga.
 
		 
 
	       April 27,
	      2025 Young Musicians Concert
 
	      For over 30 years,  Music On The Divide has presented a concert of
	      local young musicians who apply, audition and then perform before a live
	      audience. We have been treated to delightful and amazing performances by
	      young people who have the disipline to practice, polish and perform pieces
	      on a variety of instruments. Two seasons ago we were treated to a performance
	      by Ariadne Antipa, a world-renowned concert pianist who performed a decade
	      and a half ago in multiple Young Musicians Concerts. Other participants in
	      the YMC have become teachers and professional musicians.
	       
		 
 
	       May
	      18, 2025 Thomas Pandolfi
 
	      Pandolfi began his music career early on at The Juilliard School (BM &
	      MM) where the young prodigy caught the influential ears of Vladimir Horowitz,
	      who would become his mentor, and legendary composer, Morton Gould. Since
	      then he has been an audience favorite, selling out the worlds most
	      prestigious stages, including Lincoln Center Alice Tully Hall, Strathmore,
	      The Kennedy Center, Kiev Opera House, Bucharests Romanian Athenaeum,
	      Londons Cadogan Hall, and many others.
	       
		 
 
	       September
	      7, 2025 Paul Kamm and Eleanore MacDonald
 
	      Modern folk musicians Paul Kamm and Eleanore MacDonald, from Nevada City,
	      CA., have been writing and performing original, contemporary folk music for
	      over three decades. A blend of contemporary and traditional styles, their
	      music is graced by exquisite harmony, compelling songwriting, deceptively
	      simple arrangements and intricate guitar work
 all embraced by great
	      heart.
 
 
		 
 
	       October
	      19, 2025 Chris Webster and Nina Gerber
 
	      As a duo, these two are pure magic. Chris Webster is a compelling singer
	      who finds the emotional centre- point in a song while singing with power
	      and passion. Chris and Nina have teamed up to release an album of duets called
	      Apple Blossom Lane, featuring Chriss bluesy, jazzy and soulful voice
	      backed by Ninas nuanced and evocative guitar
	      playing.
 
 
 
		 
 
	       December
	      7, 2025 Cantare Chorale
 Holiday Concert
 
	      Established in 1992, Cantare Chorale is an auditioned community chorale,
	      bringing quality choral music to the residents of El Dorado County and beyond.
	      Led by local director Mariia Pecheno- va, the group shares its evocative
	      mu- sic and high standards of excellence with the community by performing
	      beautiful choral music. Cantare Cho- rale concerts engage and delight audi-
	      ences with classics, madrigals, folk, popular, jazz, seasonal and modern
	      arrangements. Their seasonal performances include delightfully diverse composers
	      from all over the world. MOTD is proud to bring this local Cantare Chorale
	      group to Georgetown for the 2025 Holiday Season.
	       
		 
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