Cuddle Concert with Micaela Kingslight and Omar Ruiz-Lopez
Be serenaded by the soulful songs of Micaela Kingslight and Nashville songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Omar Ruiz-Lopez while enjoying closeness and connection with community in a safe and nurturing environment. There will be options to cuddle or not depending on your needs and a safe container of consent in place at the beginning of the concert. Please bring “squish” (pillows, blankets, cuddly stuffed animals etc). Feel free to bring snacks to share after the concert.
Children are welcome if they can match a calm, cuddly energy inside or if they can be quietly self-entertained outside without needing to run in and out of the yurt. No dogs please.
Tickets: Sliding scale $20-30+, paid in advance through Venmo @mkingslight or at the door
When: Sunday Oct 17 5:30-8
5:30: Doors open
6-8: Music!
8pm and beyond: Sharing snacks and connection time
Where: Concrescence (PM Micaela Kingslight for address and directions)
Omar Ruiz-Lopez (he/him) is a distinguished musician and educator based in Nashville, with a remarkable command over multiple instruments, including violin, viola, guitar, and mandolin. His extensive teaching expertise extends to coaching chamber music ensembles and conducting.
Born in Panama and raised in Puerto Rico, Omar's early exposure to traditional Caribbean folk songs, courtesy of his father, laid the foundation for his deep appreciation for music. Spanish was his first language, and it remains an integral part of his cultural identity.
Together with Lizzy Ross, Omar co-founded the Americana group Violet Bell, where their collaboration seamlessly intertwines top-notch songwriting with a variety of musical landscapes. Omar, a bilingual songwriter and undercover composer, crafts music that beautifully reflects his cultural roots entwined with a rich tapestry of diverse musical influences.
With a wealth of experience in music business, production, and engineering, Omar is not only a skilled performer but also a dedicated educator. His role as a Teaching Artist underscores his commitment to shaping the next generation of musicians.
As a Latin immigrant and a versatile musician spanning multiple genres, Omar has a unique ability to connect with diverse international audiences. His music serves as a bridge, fostering understanding and appreciation across cultural boundaries.
Micaela Kingslight is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, lifelong music-educator and intuitive somatic bodyworker. Micaela began playing violin and piano at age 3, recorded her first track at age 5, and began teaching music at 15. A truly protean talent, Micaela is equally comfortable with the funky and folksy as well as ultra-hard rock and blues! As lead electric guitarist and songwriter in her group Flypaper, Micaela opened up for internationally touring bands like Primus, The Dresden Dolls, and B.B King, while as a studio musician in Detroit she cut her guitar and vocal chops playing funk and R&B alongside members of Motown staples like the Temptations, The Drifters, and The Supremes. Most recently, Micaela has gained acclaim singing intricate three-part harmonies with the folk/medicine supergroup Three Wheels Turning alongside her collaborators Samara Jade and Aimee Ringle. Her own music combines all of these diverse influences into an eclectic global synthesis incorporating classical guitar, mandolin, harp, and South American Medicine music