NOVEMBER Concert Guest Performers

Valorie Bonnet

Vocalist VALORIE BONNET (pictured above) will return to the SSC performing new songs with me despite a busy travel schedule that often takes her afar . . .  she’s in Italy as I write. We have enjoyed collaborating in the studio on my songs and performing certain of the songs together, from love songs to hard rock! She was raised in a family of music professionals who traveled the world performing classical music with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Valorie has a degree in music therapy and a passion for musical theater which she brings to the SSC. She has participated in many award-winning community shows and was co-director of Humboldt Light Opera Company before her relocation to Lake Tahoe several years ago. In her words, “Her lifelong desire is to bring the joy of music to all,” and I am honored and grateful to have her performing our music collaborations and for her participation in the SSCs.

Anne Davidson

ANNE DAVIDSON is a local singer-songwriter, writing songs rooted in American folk, rock and blues, inspired by heroes including Brandi Carlile, Rising Appalachia, Joni Mitchell, and Lauren Hill and emphasizing improvisation and vocal harmony. Anne participated in the Yosemite Songwriter Retreat in 2017 where she met co-writer Reneé Wild. With Andy Hatch and Andy Voelkel, Anne founded the folk-rock band Raggedy in 2021, now playing around the Basin. In 2022, she released her first album Angel Gravy, recorded with singer-songwriter Heather Pierson at Baked Beans Recordings Studio and available on all the platforms. Before songwriting, Anne studied classical voice and opera, music theory, and various instruments. She performs as soprano soloist with Tahoe Symphony and Tahoe Philharmonic and is Unity at the Lake’s Music Director.

John Eldridge

JOHN ELDRIDGE is an Iowa native, like myself, and has been performing professionally in the Lake Tahoe area since 2015. John says, “My songs are personal, connective, imaginative and inspiring. While singing and playing guitar, I also use foot percussion and harmonica to round out my performance. My playing can settle into the atmosphere of the room or lure you in to full engagement.” John is a treasured musician in the Unity community and delivers his heartfelt lyrics with a unique vocal style and tone. Come and hear him at the SSC.

Ashley Kepler

From stages to studios ASHLEY KEPLER has been putting her outstanding vocal talents to good use at Lake Tahoe for the last decade. As a lyricist, she has been busy co-writing and recording with her producer, Pamela Parker, and sound engineer, Jaimeson Durr. Together, they are about to release three singles along with music videos by Ryan Hickey. The first is a tribute cover of Woodstock by Joni Mitchell. Her song Give Thanks will follow, which Ashley wrote. The third song to be released is a song called Welcome, co-written for her daughters with Ashley Vee and Pamela Parker. Ashley has a smooth, sultry voice with warm tones and strength behind it. She says, “Some have compared her to the likes of Amy Winehouse, Susan Tedeschi, or Haley Reinhart.” From neo-jazz, to soul, indie and more, her voice is versatile with soul sure to reach the depths of the heart. You will find her gracing the stages around Lake Tahoe and the Bay Area, and I am delighted that she will also be singing several Tahoe AL songs at the SSC, and a song we wrote together!