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of EVERCLEAR, get your fix of soulful
pop with TAYLOR DAYNE on July 19
and rock the night away to the assorted
lineup of popular performers
throughout this perennial summer
series. Beach Stage, Santa Cruz
Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St.,
Santa Cruz. beachboardwalk.com.
JUNE 16–AUG. 18
Stern Grove Festival
The 82nd Stern Grove Festival kicks off on
June 16 at 2 p.m. with America’s most groovy,
spoken word poets, the DIGABLE PLANETS. Other
highlights include pioneering Jamaican group TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS
and the prolific, soulful swagger of LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS
and the eclectic international cocktail of jazz, swing, world music, cabaret
and chanson, the group PINK MARTINI. Admission-free concerts featuring
some of the biggest local and international
acts will continue to take place every Sunday
at 2 p.m. through Aug. 7 at the outdoor amphitheater,
located at Sigmund Stern Grove
at 19th Ave. and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco.
sterngrove.org.
JUNE 19–AUG. 21
Jazz on the Plazz
Cool off on hot summer nights in Los Gatos
with the most talented jazz “cats” in town.
Honoring the languid genius of CHET BAKER
will be a bevy of jazz artists, kicking off with
Jane Monheit on June 14, and continuing
with many more including PAULA WEST
on July 10 and the youthful sounds of the
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL HIGH SCHOOL
ALLSTARS. Performances take place on
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Los
Gatos Town Plaza, West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos.
jazzontheplazz.com.
JUNE 20–AUG. 8
Campbell Summer Concert Series
Rock out on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in historic downtown
Campbell all season long (no concert July 4). The series kicks off on June
20 with feminist tribute band GLORY, playing hits from legendary women
performers. Enjoy eclectic funk, acid jazz and classic R&B band THE
JOINT CHIEFS on June 27. Classic rock cover band TINMAN plays all your
faves July 11. Other upcoming acts showcase ’80s hits, country tunes and
more. Proceeds from food and drink sales benefit the Campbell Museum
Foundation. Orchard City Green, 70 N. First St., Campbell. ci.campbell.
ca.us/280/Summer-Concert-Series.
JULY 2–30
Santana Row San Jose Summer Concerts
The Summer Music series is back at the posh Santana Row shopping district
with a little musical healing to supplement the retail therapy. Move
and groove with fellow revelers every Tuesday in July from 6 to 8 p.m.
with free live music that will make it easier to justify a splurge at one of
the area’s fine boutiques. Bring a blanket or chair to linger in the alfresco
ambiance in Park Valencia. The lineup includes laid-back Latin Reggae,
rockabilly and honky-tonk, bluegrass and soul by a host of talented local
entertainers in the heart of San Jose. santanarow.com/events/summermusic
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free concerts
JUNE 2–JULY 28
Vasona Vibrations
This “good vibes” concert series celebrates its 17th anniversary by continuing
to feature local artists performing a variety of genres, including
Americana, blues, zydeco, Dixieland, jazz, big band, roots, folk and more.
Food and cash donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank are welcome.
Concerts take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. Vasona Lake County
Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. vasonavibrations.org.
JUNE 6–JUNE 11
Cupertino Summer Concert Series
Pack a picnic dinner for this fun outdoor music fest that takes place
Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cupertino Symphonic Band performs on
June 6, followed by the retro rhythms of Phil ’n the Blanks on June 13.
Enjoy toe-tapping tunes by BON JOVI cover band STEEL HORSE on June
20 and Motown, classic rock tribute band GLORY on June 27 and rock
classics and R&B dance music from ARENA BAND on July 4. Then, on July
11, THE COCKTAIL MONKEYS will perform dance hits to wrap up the festivities.
Memorial Park Amphitheater, Anton Way
and Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino.
cupertino.org.
JUNE 7–AUG. 30
Redwood City Music on the Square
Redwood City’s Courthouse Square lights up
Friday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. with smokin’
summer sounds. This free summer-long concert
series features a variety of performers
playing genres as diverse as jazz, soul, pop
and blues. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway
St., Redwood City. redwoodcity.org.
JUNE 12–AUG. 28
Sunnyvale Summer Series
The 100 block of South Murphy Avenue in
PINK MARTINI
Sunnyvale heats up on Wednesday nights
with music ranging from ’70s funk favorites
to Top 40 hits. The lineup includes dance masters BUSTA-GROOVE! (June
19), R&B crooners TOUCH OF CLASS (July 17), funk infused salsa band
TORTILLA SOUP (July 24) and many other artists. All performances are
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. sunnyvaledowntown.com.
JUNE 15–AUG. 31
Friday Night Bands on the Beach
Friday nights sizzle at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during this festive
annual event. Each band performs twice per night, at 6:30 and 8:30
p.m. Get a throwback start to the summer with THE ENGLISH BEAT, June
14, get emo with SMASH MOUTH on June 24, mosh to the ’90s stylings
THE COCKTAIL MONKEYS
PAULA WEST