Yolanda Bush and Coolwater Collective to Play in Walton June 15

WALTON – Music on the Delaware’s final 2024-25 Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre at 30 Gardiner Place, Walton, will feature area musicians Yolanda Bush, Evan Jagels and Wyatt Ambrose performing as a trio called the Coolwater Collective. The free concert will occur on Sunday, June 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the parlor of the theatre. As with all coffeehouse events, drinks and desserts will be available, with donations gratefully accepted.

Yolanda Bush and the Coolwater Collective Trio is a must-see musical ensemble blending Jazz, Blues, and unexpected selections to create an unforgettable musical experience. The trio consists of Yolanda Bush on Voice and Percussion, Evan Jagels on Upright Bass, and Wyatt Ambrose on Guitar.  All three are experienced musicians and performers.

Yolanda has been singing and drumming for over four decades. She is versatile in numerous styles, which include Blues, Jazz, Rock, and R&B. Born in Chicago where she was surrounded by music, she went on to study trumpet and choral music and perform in a wide variety of ensembles. Yolanda is a prolific songwriter and has performed widely as a solo guitarist and singer. She has been influenced by many artists including Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Jimmi Hendrix, and Joni Mitchell.

Evan Jagels is both a passionate educator, currently serving as Lecturer and Artist in Residence at Hartwick College in Oneonta, and a versatile jazz performer, having shared the stage with many notable musicians. He is co-founder of Duo Extempore, and with pianist Nicole Brancato, recently created and presented a musical history of the Walton Theatre as a part of its 110th anniversary celebration. Evan also heads the newly formed Kildeer Trio, which performed a Music on the Delaware coffeehouse concert of improvised experimental jazz in Spring of 2024. Also a member of Kildeer Trio, Wyatt Ambrose is a guitarist, educator, and composer. He is currently Artist in Residence and Adjunct Professor at Hartwick College and works with liberal arts and music students in private lessons, ensembles, and classroom settings teaching jazz, popular music and aural skills. He is often in demand as a backup performer.  

The next series of Coffeehouse at the Theatre events will begin again in September.