BERLIN E TAKE MY BREATH June/July 2015 73 FREE CONCERTS BERLIN: MICHAEL GRECCO JUNE 4–JULY 9 Cupertino Summer Concert Series Pack a picnic for this joyous outdoor music series that takes place Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. THE CUPERTINO SYMPHONIC BAND performs classical compositions on June 4, followed by the high-energy dance tunes of LIVEWIRE on June 11. The music of Cuba takes center stage on June 18 with TITO Y SU SON DE CUBA featuring Tito Gonzalez. July 2 presents FLEETWOOD MASK, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Memorial Park Amphitheater, Anton Way and Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino. cupertino.org. JUNE 5–AUG. 28 Redwood City Music on the Square Musical sparks will fly on Friday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. at Redwood City’s Courthouse Square. June 5 brings legendary percussionist PETER MICHAEL ESCOVEDO AND HIS ALLSTARS followed by EARL THOMAS AND THE BLUES AMBASSADORS on June 12. Tribute bands including STEEL ‘N’ CHICAGO (July 17), JOURNEY REVISITED (July 31), ZOOSTATION (Aug. 7), and PETTY THEFT (Aug. 21) will also light up summer nights. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. redwoodcity.org. JUNE 6–JULY 25 Vasona Vibrations Sponsored by Santa Clara County Parks and South Bay Folks, these family-friendly concerts benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. Highlights this year include acoustic rockers BLUE HOUSE (June 6), traditional Irish tunes from CELTIC HEART (June 13), alternative Creole with ANDRE THIERRY (June 27) and bluegrass masters BEAN CREEK (July 25). Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. southbayfolks.org. JUNE 13–AUG. 29 Bands on the Beach Friday nights will sizzle at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk during this festive annual event. Each band performs twice per night, at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. On June 19, EDDIE MONEY takes the stage for an evening of classic hits. July 17 brings BERLIN FEATURING TERRI NUNN, July 31 hosts new wave group WANG CHUNG and on Aug. 14 alternative rockers EVERCLEAR rock the night away. Beach Stage, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. beachboardwalk.com. JUNE 17–AUG. 26 Sunnyvale Summer Series The 100 block of South Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale heats up on Wednesday nights with music including high energy dance band NIGHT FEVER (June 17), 1980s music REBEL YELL (June 24), dance masters BUSTAGROOVE! (July 8), salsa band TORTILLA SOUP (July 15) and two classic rock bands, STEEL HORSE and OTR, on Aug. 12. All performances are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. sunnyvaledowntown. com. JUNE 18–AUG. 20 SFJAZZ Summerfest What could be better than shopping complemented by free music? AWAY On Thursday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Palo Alto’s Stanford Shopping Center, cool evenings are accented by the even cooler sounds of JOOMANJI (June 27), BESO NEGRO (July 2) and NORTH BEACH BRASS BAND (July 16). MADS TOLLING takes the stage on July 30, and the MARCUS SHELBY TRIO featuring Tiffany Austin entertains fans on Aug. 13. Stanford Shopping Center 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. sfjazz.org. JUNE 18–AUG. 13 Campbell Summer Concert Series Plan to rock out on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in historic downtown Campbell. Doobie Brothers’ cover band LONG TRAIN RUNNIN’ will get folks on their feet June 25, as will classic rock stars THE HOUSEROCKERS on July 9. LYIN I’S, an Eagles tribute group, does its thing on July 30. The series ends Aug. 13 with SAGE. Orchard City Green, 70 N. First St., Campbell. ci.campbell.ca.us. JUNE 24–AUG. 26 Jazz on the Plazz Spend hot summer nights in Los Gatos honoring the late, great Frank Sinatra with “Summer of Sinatra.” The series starts June 24 with acclaimed INTERNATIONAL STRING TRIO PLUS ONE and LEAH ZEGER. Brazilian vocalist CLAUDIA VILLELA performs July 8, and July 22 finds traditional jazz singer GIACAMO GATES on stage. Performances take place on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Los Gatos Town Plaza, West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. jazzontheplazz.com. JULY 25–AUG. 2 Target Summer Pops SYMPHONY SILICON VALLEY presents this family-friendly orchestral music festival on the Tower Lawn at San Jose State University. The weekend programs take place at either 5 or 7:30 p.m. and feature light classical music, big band sounds and special guests. Kids will love the free ice cream on Sundays, and free bottled water is available at all performances. San Fernando and Fourth streets, San Jose. symphonysiliconvalley.org. n LIVEWIRE E DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' MADS TOLLING E BLACK DOG
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