Ringing in the New Year with music event

Company Grand, a powerhouse nine-piece band known for their dynamic original compositions and high-energy covers, will be headlining an unforgettable New Year's Eve, with the eclectic and funky Kota Dosa, bringing their signature sound all the way from New Orleans.

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Company Grand will lead a New Year's celebration at The Belfry December 31–January 1. The event features some special Sisters connections among the featured musicians.

Company Grand is no ordinary band. With a distinctive blend of musical styles and captivating performances, they have quickly become a force to be reckoned with. The group's epic front duo, Lucas and Haley, combine jaw-dropping lead vocals with stylish songwriting and sassy musicianship to keep the dance floor alive.

Backing them is a rhythm section that's impossible to ignore: Tyler Cranor on bass, Conner Bennett on guitar, Patrick Ondrozeck on drums and keys, and Meshem Jackson on drums and percussion. The rhythm section infuses the band's sound with an infectious groove, guaranteed to get everyone moving. And if that wasn't enough, Company Grand's horn section is a highlight, with Keemun Senff (trumpet), Dan Flagg (trombone), and Steve Prazak (sax and flute). Each a seasoned player with decades of experience in orchestras and bands, they bring a level of sophistication and punch to every performance.

Completing the night's musical journey is Kota Dosa, a collective with a presence and sound that is just as eclectic as their roots. With ties to London, New York, New Orleans, and Oregon, Kota Dosa blends blues, funk, rock, and reggae into a seamless and energetic mix that's taken them to top venues like NUBLU, City Winery in NYC, and Howlin' Wolf in New Orleans. Their vibrant performances at festivals such as NOLA Funk Fest and Freret Fest have made them a New Orleans favorite.

Adding a fun touch to the evening, Tyler Cranor, former jazz band teacher at Sisters High School, will be making the trip from Las Vegas to join Company Grand for this performance. Cranor was a big influence for Simon Rhett, a jazz band alum from Sisters High School. Now Rhett, the saxophonist for Kota Dosa, is excited to share the bill with Cranor, and offer a glimpse of his hometown roots with the NOLA based group. The band has a few more shows lined up in Oregon, giving them an opportunity to explore the vibrant music scene and natural landscape of Oregon.

Both bands bring unmatched energy to the stage, creating a night that is sure to leave audiences craving more.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through http://www.bendticket.com.