The singing duo 98% Angels will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. on July 2 at the Irrigon Marina Park, located off Highway 730 in Irrigon.
98% Angels, otherwise known as Marie Rose and Renate Meakins, first met and began singing together in 1998 in the Blue Jazz Choir Ensemble while attending Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton. Since then, the duo has performed in shows around the area such as the Irrigon Watermelon Festival, Umatilla Landing Days, the Hermiston Variety Show and the Amboy Territorial Days.
The two also volunteer their time singing in local assisted living homes. The style of music they perform ranges from 1930’s standards, big band swing music, hits of the 1950s and the ‘60s, and popular contemporary and country tunes.
Also, during the show that evening, the Music in the Parks Committee will be honoring all local veteran’s in attendance.
