Vocalist Michele Van Kleef and pianist MJ Johnston (2/3 of Water • the Trio) and special guests, Michele’s daughter and brother, Alina Jakobson and Brian McCall-Van Kleef, bring the Holiday/Christmas Shows back to Wilsonville McMenamins Old Church & Pub! This fun, family-friendly tradition continues with 2 shows, 5:00pm and 7:30pm.
Michele Van Kleef, local singer/songwriter and recording artist, started playing McMenamins locations in the 90’s with former PNW touring band, Calobo, recently inducted in the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Classically trained with a BA in Vocal Performance, several original recordings and thousands of live performances under her belt, Van Kleef is a staple in the McMenamins family as well as several Portland Metro area wineries and breweries. She teaches private voice, piano, and guitar out of her Wilsonville studio.
MJ Johnston, a pianist, composer and educator originally from Chicago, has been studying piano for 35 years and began performing professionally at the age of 12. MJ has a background in jazz and classical music, both of which he studied in college, but also loves performing soul, rock, blues, and funk music. He currently teaches out of his home studio and performs around the greater Portland Metro area.
Alina Jakobson, singer/songwriter, based in Portland and Eugene, and member of Eugene-based band Dalaran will be returning this year, adding her beautiful voice and harmony.
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