A Cappella Night | Close Company

Enjoy the sweet a cappella sounds and tight harmonies of Close Company, a new vocal ensemble featuring some of Portlands brightest voices. Watch them perform everything from barbershop classics to doo-wop to modern pop hits all from the comfort of your cozy neighborhood bar.

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Musica Mixta presents mixed genre & fusion performances every other month at Bar Botellón on Third Thursdays. All performances are free to attend and all ages are welcome. Learn more about the singers of Close Company below.

 

This event is free to attend. Tips for the artists are greatly appreciated.

 

Eulis Kay is a seasoned vocalist, songwriter, and vocal coach known for his soulful tone, stylistic versatility, and expressive delivery. With credits that include Disney and international stage work, he brings depth and intention to every performance. Whether reimagining familiar favorites or sharing original material, Eulis creates an inviting atmosphere that highlights the voice itself—honest, vulnerable, and deeply connected to the message behind each song.

 

Evan Williams is a Chicano artist and educator from Southern California who found a home in Portland in 2021. His musical career has spanned genres including traditional choral music, musical theater, and a cappella, with opportunities to perform in local productions, national conventions, and international venues. Today, Evan teaches elementary music with Portland Public Schools and sings with two of Portland’s emerging choral ensembles, The Latinx Choral Project and A Notion, A Scream!. Through music and education, Evan is passionate about building community and celebrating culture.

 

As a Massachusetts native, Nathan Krishnaswami has been enjoying what the stunning PNW has to share since August 2023. Nathan is a performer, stage director, and vocal coach, maintaining a studio of accomplished singers at Lydian Music Studios and Mount Hood Community College. He has performed as lead characters as well as ensemble members in a variety of operas and musicals. Nathan received their degrees in voice performance from Indiana University. When he's not obsessing over everything related to voice, he's with friends introducing him to more of Portland, studying Japanese, or playing video games with his cat, Djoser.

 

Haladar Wright is a Bass-Baritone, recently graduated from the University of Oregon, where he got his Bachelor's degree in Music History and Culture. During his time there, he sang in the UO Chamber Choir under Dr. Sharon Paul, participated in a myriad of student ensembles, and has sung in several concerts with the Oregon Bach Festival Chorus. An aficionado for the odd, antique, and offbeat, Haladar's favorite performance was done holding a brain-like cauliflower in a jar as a young Dr. Frankenstein.​