BSIDE Sings w/Melissa Raquel! Early show (5-6:30p).THIS Sat @Batch; jazz &1970s!

Join us this Saturday (July 26) for an EARLY SHOW at Batch (5:00p-6:30p)! bSIDE SINGS. Featuring vocalist Melissa Raquel.

Melissa Raquel started her music career at the age of 16, performing many genres of music and always playing with the top players from all around the world. Some of her singing Highlights have been with Willie Nelson, Steve Tyrell, Leann Rimes, Dana Rogers from the Army Jazz Ambassadors and singing with an 18 piece Big band for 4 years.

Melissa will take you on a journey from Ella Fitzgerald to Carole King.

Don’t miss it!

Shane Pitsch-Trumpet
Ross Margitza-Keys
Matt Berger-Guitar
Kevin Witt-Drums

We will pay tribute to the jazz greats and provide historical and social context around each selection for a special afternoon of jazz.

"b-side Quartet plays in trio to quintet formats, bringing fresh interpretations, eclectic songs, history, and storytelling—always true to jazz. Led by Austin drummer Kevin Witt, the group is dedicated to the hard bop ethos while embracing modern ideas and pushing the music forward in meaningful ways. Song selections are wrapped in historical context through narratives, spoken word, and samples."