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Free Tribute Concert honoring Richard Doede
June 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A Tribute
The Capital City Community Band is pleased to present a concert on
Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Carson City Legislative Mall
Amphitheater in tribute to its founding director, Richard Doede.
Richard passed away on April 11, 2025. He founded the Community Band
in 1978 as a venue for adults who wanted to continue playing their
instruments. Richard passed the baton to Nick Jacques in 2018 and the
band continues to thrive today.
Richard was also instrumental in the band program in the Carson City
School District from 1974-1999. Many prominent musicians in this area
credit him with their start in music. He was a member of the Nevada
Day Committee as Band Chairman for several years after retirement. He
and his wife, Carol, also operated Vivo Band Instrument Repair for 25
years.
The tribute concert will feature some of Richard’s favorite artists,
composers, and pieces such as Gershwin, Sousa, Frank Sinatra, Ray
Charles, and several patriotic numbers. His favorite song, My Way,
will be performed by Jen Simkins. The tribute band consists of
present and past members who want to express their respect and
appreciation for the legacy of Mr. Doede.
The concert is free to all and is a great family event for all ages.
Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy a fun afternoon of great
music.
A Celebration of Life will be on Monday, June 23 at 2:00 P.M. in the
Carson Plaza Hotel Events Center, 211 E. 9th St. Everyone is welcome.
