The singing duo 98% Angels will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. on July 3 at the Irrigon Marina Park.
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 ladies also volunteer their time singing in local assisted living homes. The style of music they perform ranges from 1930s standards, Big Band Swing music, hits of the ’50s 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.
The Music in the Parks concert series is held each summer alternating between Boardman and Irrigon Marina Parks. The concerts are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m. on Mondays through Aug. 14. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Judy’s Chuck Wagon. The Music in the Parks series is funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District and Portland General Electric and sponsored by the North Morrow Community Foundation.
Additional dates and performers during the season include Jamie Nasario and Luke Basile in Boardman on July 10; Melissa Cunnington in Irrigon on July 17; Dallin Puzey in Boardman on July 24; on July 31 in Irrigon are the Buttercreek Boys; guitar duo Blue Mt. Spanish Sound in Boardman on Aug. 7 and in Irrigon on Aug. 14 is the band Cruise Control.
For more information about the Music in the Parks concert series, contact Tami at 541-571-0844.
