Music Festivals and Events for the month of July in the Northern California

July is one of the months I enjoy the most because of all the Music Festivals and events going on in the South Bay cities like San Jose, Campbell, Morgan Hill, Los Gatos and Saratoga. I put together a list of festivals and events that you may enjoy going to. Get out there and enjoy the hot summer days and nights in July!

Maxx Cabello Jr. (Blues) - Music in the Park, Los Gatos July 14, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441745708/Maxx_Cabello_Jr_Blues_Music_in_the_Park_Los_Gatos

Kenny Washington - Jazz on the Plazz Los Gatos Town Plaza July 17, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441745516/Kenny_Washington_Jazz_on_the_Plazz

Isis and the Cold Truth (Rock, R&B) - Campbell Summer Concert Series July 18, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441751009/Isis_and_the_Cold_Truth_Rock_RB_Campbell_Summer_Concert_Series

Ladies Night Out in Downtown Willow Glen July 18, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441754175/Ladies_Night_Out_in_Downtown_Willow_Glen

Dave Koz & Friends at Montalvo Arts Center July 19, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441743816/Dave_Koz_Friends

Sexy Back (Party Music) - Morgan Hill Friday Night Music Series July 19, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441751197/Sexy_Back_Party_Music_Morgan_Hill_Friday_Night_Music_Series

Music in the Park 25th Anniversary Concert with Ozomatli St. James Park - Downtown San Jose

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441750438/Music_in_the_Park_25th_Anniversary_Concert_with_Ozomatli

Mary Wilson - Jazz on the Plazz at Los Gatos Town Plaza July 24, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441745534/Mary_Wilson_Jazz_on_the_Plazz

Solar Activity and Other Stellar Phenomena - Presentation and Stargazing at Campbell Library July 24, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441752520/Solar_Activity_and_Other_Stellar_Phenomena_Presentation_and_Stargazing

Entourage (R&B, Soul) - Morgan Hill Friday Night Music Series July 26, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441751201/Entourage_RB_Soul_Morgan_Hill_Friday_Night_Music_Series

Gilroy Garlic Festival 2013 July 26-July 28, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441737266/Gilroy_Garlic_Festival_2013

Camping and concert extravaganza. Where ever you are in the world you don't want to miss this California experience
Reggae On The River Aug, 1-4 2013

http://www.reggaeontheriver.com/

Valentine’s Day Concerts and Shows in the San Francisco Bay Area

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Don’t get your Valentine the same old gifts you been giving year after year. Take them out for some good music. I put together some a few special Valentine’s Day shows that are going on in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose areas.

Mint Condition

Feb 14 Yoshi's San Francisco Time 8pm & 10pm

http://www.sfstation.com/a-special-valentines-day-with-mint-condition-e1807612

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Feb 14 Biscuits & Blues San Francisco Time 8pm & 10pm

http://www.sfstation.com/valentines-day-with-lavay-smith-and-her-red-hot-skillet-lickers-e1453681

Berel Alexander Jazz Ensemble

Feb 14 Mechanics' Institute Library & Chess Room San Francisco 7:30pm

http://events.sfgate.com/san_francisco_ca/events/show/302913905-vintage-valentine-concert-with-the-berel-alexander-ensemble

Lara Price & Laura Chavez R&B & Jazz

Feb 14 Poor House Bistro San Jose 6:00pm

http://events.mercurynews.com/san_jose_ca/events/show/305766845-valentines-day-party-w-lara-price-laura-chavez

Dr. John New Orleans music

Feb 12-14 Yoshi’s Oakland

http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/3207

The 15th Annual Marin City Blues, Jazz & Soul Party in the Park

I had the pleasure of attending this festival some years ago. My husband was the drummer for Lara Johnston, the daughter of Tom Johnston of the famous Doobie Brothers. It was so much fun. The City of Marin is located 1.5 miles northwest of downtown Sausalito and about 5 miles north of San Francisco. Marin City became real popular in the 90’s, due to it being the home of Tupac Shakur. In 2010 the population of Marin City was 2,666. The 15th Annual Marin City Blues, Jazz & Soul Party is held Labor Day weekend. It is on September 3, 2012 at 100 Drake Avenue, Marin City, CA 94965 from 12pm to 7pm. This festival supports the history of the root of the blues and soul music. It also supports the music education for the children of Marin City. This year’s festival will have an interactive kid zone, delicious ethnic food & beverages, local arts and craft vendors, business exhibitors and a civic information booth. Here is the great musical lineup and times they will perform.

Schedule of Entertainers

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Marin School of the Arts

12:30-1:15 p.m. Maestro JT and Afro-Rhythm

1:30-2 p.m. California Red All Stars Blues Band

2-2:30 p.m. Zakiya Hooker, Lara Johnston and Margie Turner

2:30 p.m. Sonny Rhodes

3 p.m. Sugar Pie Desanto

3:30-4:15 p.m. John Lee Hooker Jr.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

5:45-6:45 p.m. Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra

Labor Day weekend is the officially the last day of summer BBQ’s. So grab the family and go to the 15th Annual Marin City Blues, Jazz & Soul Party in the Park for some fun in the sun.

LM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marin_City,_California

http://marincitybluesjazzandsoulpartyinthepark.com/

PALO ALTO”S MUSIC SCENE

Tom Chapin via last.fm

PALO ALTO”S MUSIC SCENE




Palo Alto Friday night jam session at Lytton Plaza at the Apple store.
Susan Webb started this on January 22, and it took off. Every Friday since it’s been a jam session. Anyone passing by is welcome to join her. If you’re a aspiring musician, and you want to be heard go to Lytton Plaza in Palo Alto. Palo Alto is keeping the music going in down town on a Friday night. I have not been but, I sure will make it a point to go before the summers over.


 You can also catch Tom Chapin Concert at Mitchell Park on July 17, 2010 6:30pm. this kicks off  The City of Palo Alto’s Twilight Concert Series.
If you have nothing planned this weekend, now you have two places to go Friday and Saturday night. Get out of the hot house and support our local musicians.




http://events.sfgate.com/palo-alto-ca/events/show/125396965-tom-chapin-concert




LM

LIVE MUSIC IN SAN JOSE AND LOS GATOS

LIVE MUSIC IN SAN JOSE AND LOS GATOS




I had friends from out of town one of them was a Jazz and R an B Singer from Florida she wanted to check out the Jazz  and R an B scene, but we did not fill like driving to San Francisco or Oakland. I found two live spots to go and listen to live music this past week. The first spot was right down the street from where I live called the Three Flames at 1547 Meridian Avenue San Jose, CA  95125. For all you Jazz lovers, there’s a Swing Jazz band called Modesto Briseno Septet from 7:30 to 10:30 pm on Tuesday, come dance or sit back and groove to their Blues-ey Jazz style. If you can’t get out on Tuesday there’s always Sunday night too they have Latin Jazz added to there repertoire. Come out and get your Salsa on from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, there is no cover charge. The second spot is a place I used to frequent back in the 90s, called The Number One Broadway 102 South Santa Cruz Avenue Los Gatos Ca. 95030. If you play an instrument or sing you can come put your name on the list and sit in with The JC band on Thursday nights from 10:00pm to 1:00pm. They play R an B this is definitely a kick back atmosphere, there’s dancing and no cover charge. My friends and I had a great time we didn’t have to take a long drive, If your looking for something different to do, check out these two spots you will have a great time.




LM




http://www.3flamesrestaurant.com/index.html


http://www.numberonebroadway.com/