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Montalban Quintet is a music collective based out of San Diego. With infused interests from various musical barrios including post-punk, minimalism, jazz, 50's schmaltz, field recordings, and new western art music, a live show with the Montalban Quintet is an eclectic and soul-filling experience. The live band features Chris Prescott on the drums and electronics, Carl Prescott on the trumpet, Kenseth Thibideau on the bass and vocals, Jim Weiss as tenor and baritone saxophone, Rodrigo Contreras on the piano, Greg Friedman on the guitar and vocals, and Julie Kitterman glockenspiel, percussion and vocals. Join us on our "virtual backstage" with Chris Prescott, a member of Montalban Quintet as we take a pre-show look at the group's music and influences. Date | Thursday, September 23 at 11 p.m. Location | Online Join us here! No registration required. This is a free event. For more information, please visit museumofmakingmusic.org/mommathome/shownotes-prescott or call (760) 438-5996.

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