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This Month Broadway Brewery - Monday, August 25th, 2025 - 7:30pm

We are excited to present the following program.

The Band

Woodwinds

  • Greg Aker, alto saxophone
  • David Stump, alto saxophone
  • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
  • Craig Young, tenor saxophone
  • Dillon Danes, baritone saxophone

Trumpets

  • Chris Farris, lead
  • Gary Pearce
  • Bill Strozier
  • Piper Stow
  • Matt Hamilton

Trombones

  • Matt Schmitz, lead
  • Joanna Griffith
  • Rob Boullion
  • Jared Smith, bass

Rhythm Section

  • Alex Frank, guitar
  • Pete Szkolka, piano
  • Nancy Dietz, bass
  • Connor Kespohl, drums

Set 1 Original Composition

  • Cute

    Soloists:

    • Jaime Canepa, flute
    • Connor Kespohl, drums
  • Just Friends

    • Arranger: Rob McConnell

    Soloists:

    • Pete Szkolka, piano
    • Matt Schmitz, trombone
    • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
    • Greg Aker, alto saxophone
  • Bob-Omb Battlefield

    • Composer: Koji Kondo
    • Arranger: Charlie Rosen

    Soloists:

    • Alex Frank, guitar
  • Birdish

    • Composer: Bobby Watson

    Soloists:

    • Alex Frank, guitar
    • Greg Aker, alto saxophone
    • Pete Szkolka, piano
    • Joanna Griffith, trombone
  • Polka dots & Moonbeams

    • Composer: Jimmy Van Heusen

    Soloists:

    • Rob Boullion, trombone
  • Wilkes BBQ

    • Composer: Bobby Watson

    Soloists:

    • Nancy Dietz, bass
    • Pete Szkolka, piano
    • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone

Set 2 Original Composition

  • Vine Street Rumble

    • Composer: Benny Carter

    Soloists:

    • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
  • Wheel Within a Wheel

    • Arranger: Bobby Watson

    Soloists:

    • Alex Frank, guitar
    • Greg Aker, alto saxophone
  • Northwest Plaza

    • Composer: Matt Schmitz

    Soloists:

    • Matt Schmitz, trombone
    • Dillon Danes, baritone saxophone
  • Presidents Tray

    • Composer: Bobby Watson

    Soloists:

    • Greg Aker, alto saxophone
  • Mable Is Able

    • Composer: Bobby Watson

    Soloists:

    • Alex Frank, guitar
    • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone

In any market, not just Columbia, performing with a group this large for money is nearly impossible. We do it in order to be able to play music we love, and hope you enjoy it as well. Each non-original piece of music you have heard tonight cost a member of the band between $50 and $200 to purchase. An original can take dozens of hours to compose and orchestrate.

If you enjoy what you've heard and would like to contribute to our music fund, we would appreciate any and all tips you'd be willing to give.

Note: we are NOT a non-profit and any kind of tip is not tax-deductible.