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SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Thirds Apart is a duo comprised of Rich Chagnon and Doug Presnell.
The majority of the songs they sing are originals in the folk genre with a few infrequently-heard covers included.
Their songs are humorous (Before I'm 64), nostalgic (Goodbye youth) and thought-provoking (Human wealth).
While harmony is nice, blend is what makes for excellent wine, a great cup of coffee and the engaging sound of these two musicians.
Music and video of Thirds Apart can be found at thirdsapart.com
VIDEO
When planning a performance, we consider musical keys, tempos and the mood of each song as we strive to present a sequence of tunes that continuously piques our audience. Below, is an example of a 5-song sequence we would consider.
AUDIO RECORDINGS
Climate Change
Goodbye Youth
Human Wealth
Before I'm 64
When I retire
Let's go home
Long Biography
"Thirds Apart" is a duo comprised of Rich Chagnon and Doug Presnell. Mr. Chagnon was Director of Choral and Vocal Studies at San Diego Mesa College for 34 years. Mr. Presnell, after serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy, joined the choir at Mesa College, and eventually completed a Bachelor's degree in Music Education at San Diego State University.
Rich and Doug began singing together in the Fall of 2023 and performing as a duo a year later. Applying their choral and vocal experience to the folk music genre has resulted in beautiful blend, balance and phrasing. The majority of the songs they sing are originals in the folk genre written by Chagnon, with a few infrequently-heard covers included. Their songs are fun (Shoe shoes), humorous (Before I'm 64), nostalgic (You followed me home) and thought-provoking (Human wealth); observations of people, places, and the concerns and jocularity of middle-age and beyond. Music and video of Thirds Apart can be found at thirdsapart.com
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
To be notified about future performances or to invite us to perform for your event, email us by clicking the button below. (rchagnon1@cox.net)
PAST PERFORMANCES
August 23, 2026 Duos Concert Series with Stucky Leigh
Alpine, CA
May 17, 2026, 5:30-6:30PM Manzanita Concert Series
Mission Trails Church, 4880 Zion Ave., San Diego
May 31, 2026 Duos Concert Series with Virginia James
Alpine, CA
March 8, 2026 Duos Concert Series with Bug Guts
Alpine, CA
November 22, 2025 DUOS Concert Series with Cardiff State & Dave Beldock and Peggy Watson
Alpine, CA
September 20, 2025 Listen Local at the Dell (Hosted by Cathryn Beeks)
Ramona, CA
September 12, 2025 San Diego Folk Heritage Society,
Poway, CA
August 3, 2025 House Concert,
San Carlos,CA
May 4, 2025 House Concert with Peggy Watson & Dave Beldock,
Encinitas, CA
February 2, 2025 House Concert,
Alpine, CA
PRESS COVERAGE
REFERENCES
Cathryn Beeks, Acoustic Alliance and Listen Local Radio (cathryn@listenlocalradio.com)
JT Moring, Performer and booking agent for San Diego Folk Heritage Society (jtmoring@gmail.com)
Peggy Watson & David Beldock, Performing duo (peggywatson@cox.net;dbeldock@aol.com)
To contact Thirds Apart, email Richard Chagnon, rchagnon1@cox.net
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