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Music on the Square 2012
Fridays 6:00-8:00pm
June 1 - September 28, 2012
Courthouse Square (map)
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 June 1 • Journey Tribute
Journey Revisited
It's the dream of every Journey fan to hear the amazing lineup that dominated arenas worldwide in the late 70s, 80s and the amazing comeback in the mid 90s. For those that still long for the "voice" of Steve Perry, that fronted the band back in the day. Come out and treat yourselves to Journey Revisited - Reliving the Glory Days of Journey.
Armed with the trademark soulfulness and range of Perry's vocals, this tribute to Journey combines the amazing vocal talents and dynamic instrumentals that separates this band from all the other cover/tribute bands. |
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June 8 • Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute
Crossfire
Alan Iglesias has been playing guitar professionally since 1969 when he first started playing dances at his local VFW. After high school, Alan toured the New England area extensively with local blues-based rock bands, garnering a loyal regional following. Feeling a strong affinity for Stevie’s music and stage show, he felt that endeavoring to reproduce a Stevie Ray Vaughan concert as close as he possibly could just seemed to be the right thing to do. His San Diego-based group Crossfire has been touring the nation since 2001 bringing Stevie's live show to SRV fans everywhere. He considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to play such soulful music in the style of someone who played so much from his heart, and would love to think that in some small way, he and the band are helping to keep the legacy of Stevie and his music alive. |
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June 15 • Santana Tribute
Caravanserai
Now in it’s fifteenth phenomenal year, Caravanserai has established itself as the most widely known Santana Tribute band in the country. This is the group the San Jose Metro declared “The Top Santana Tribute” and the San Francisco Examiner called “The Country’s Pre-eminent Santana Tribute Band”. Originally a replication of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Santana's legendary early days, Caravanserai has grown to include material from all eras of Santana's 45-year history. The Caravanserai show explosively recreates the rhythms, drive and the atmosphere of sounds that have made Santana a mainstay in the history Rock Music for the past five decades! |
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 June 22 • Ultimate Party Band
Wonderbread 5
For over a decade, the unstoppable, Bay Area based, phenomenom known as the Wonder Bread 5 have been thrilling audiences, and exceeding concert goer's expectations around the globe. Wonderbread 5 covers everything from Motown to Bean-Town and back again. They are a full service party posse and an unstoppable, international rock and roll party machine. Don't miss this electric performance!
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June 29 • Yacht Rock
Mustache Harbor
Our mission, our destiny, is simple, to build a mustache army capable of creating a Soft Rock Explosion the likes of which has not been seen since the days when Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Ace, Kenny Loggins and The Little River Band, to name but a few, created A.M. Gold. So Join us! party with us, live with us, work out at the dojo with us, sing with us, slap on a stash and drink from our bountiful coconuts filled with delicious grooves and tasty hooks. Video... |
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 July 6 • Duran Duran Tribute
Duran Duran Duran
Paying homage to a band as prolific and beloved as Duran Duran is tricky business, but Duran Duran Duran has the looks, chops and and swagger to impress even the most die-hard fans. According to The National Examiner, the band “goes well beyond what most would consider a tribute band,” to capture the core essence of their iconic forefathers, delivering spot-on performances that consistently burn up the dance floor. Duran Duran Duran have enjoyed worldwide recognition, headlining an exclusive San Francisco performance for Gimme a Wristband, the leading international Duran fan site, on the eve of Duran Duran’s performance at the Fillmore.
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July 13 • Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks
Bella Donna
Bella Donna is the Critically acclaimed, Hauntingly Familiar tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. Based in Los Angeles and formed in 2002, the 7 piece show has toured throughout the USA performing hundreds of shows. Bella Donna was awarded the highest honor when Stevie Nicks met Singer Michelle Tyler after a show and complimented the band. |
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 July 20 • Neil Diamond Tribute
Super Diamond
When your parents popped in a Neil Diamond tape on repeat during long interstate road trips, you reluctantly sang along. Never thought you'd turn out to be a Diamond fan now, right? But singing along to "Sweet Caroline" and "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" is so addictive now, you'd do anything to see Neil on stage. A band out of San Francisco can put a rest to that Diamond thirst. Super Diamond delivers a high-octane Diamond tribute show that rocks!
Watch the Video... |
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Redwood City Blues Festival Kick-off!
July 27 • Blues
Frank Bey with The Anthony Paule Blues Band
Frank Bey with The Anthony Paule Band will be stirring up old school, Soul, R&B, and Blues. Born and raised in Millen, Georgia, Frank grew up the son of gospel singer Maggie Jordan. Frank began singing with his brothers at the tender age for 4...his brothers were 5 & 6. He toured extensively with Otis Redding in the 60s. When on The West Coast, Frank works exclusively with Internationally renowned, guitarist Anthony Paule and his band. In addition to Paule, members of his band include, Nancy Wright, sax; Paul Revelli, drums; Paul Olguin, bass; and Tony LuFrano keyboards. |
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 August 3 • Salsa
Avance
(AAH-VAAN-CEH)V. Ahead of contemporary thought: The act or process of moving forward. This is just one of many descriptions used to define this 13 piece salsa ensemble people have come to know as AVANCE. AVANCE originates and consists of the hottest and newest talents the San Francisco Bay Area has come to know. Four electrifying bilingual singers, a sizzling horn section and one of the best rhythm sections on the West Coast. You put this all together and you get a new and unique sound that crosses the language barrier: Spanish and English. Leading the group is Carlos Santana percussionist/musical director, Karl Perazzo and Co-Founder/Vocalist Armando Cordoba. |
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August 10 • Party Band
Livewire
LIVEWIRE is a six-piece San Francisco Bay Area dance cover band that delivers fun, engaging, high-energy performances to cheering crowds. LIVEWIRE delivers an powerful mix of the best danceable songs from the 70s and 80s through current dance hits, from The Jackson 5 to Cee Lo Green, AC/DC to The Black Eyed Peas, and Bon Jovi to Katy Perry. Livewire performs an interactive and energetic show that adds fun to any occasion.
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August 17 • Beatles Tribute
Sun Kings
The Sun Kings ask a simple question: ‘What if The Beatles had reunited in concert?’ Though they do not dress up, their attention to detail, and ability to capture the authenticity and vitality of the music has gained them critical acclaim and respect amongst Beatles purists, as well as fans around the country. Their attention to detail is uncanny and their energy reminiscent of the joy and excitement felt at a real Beatles concert. The Sun Kings repertoire contains over 100 Beatles songs spanning The Beatles entire musical career from “She Loves You” to “I am the Walrus” to Side 2 of Abbey Road. |
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 August 24 • Pop/Soul
Pride & Joy
During its 25 years of phenomenal success, Pride & Joy has remained the most popular band on the Bay Area music scene. This group is the Pride of the Bay Area and a Joy to anyone who loves to dance. They have achieved this by presenting the most timeless pop/soul music of our time in an electrifying high-style show that pulls the audience directly into the heart of their performance. “It's always been natural for us to reach out and drawin the audience.We make the people feel they're part of the performance because they are,”
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 August 31 • Michael Jackson Tribute
Foreverland
Foreverland is a 14-piece tribute to one of the most amazing entertainers in the world, Mr. Michael Jackson. Based in San Francisco, the group was formed in March of 2009 to honor Michael's musical genius and legendary showmanship. With four lead vocalists, four horns and a six-piece rhythm section, the ensemble is best described as a "Remarkable and Rocking Michael Jackson Revue." Rather than be limited by a MJ impersonator and pre-recorded backing tracks, the band's unique approach is to celebrate the larger than life performances, imagination and infectious spirit of this legendary artist. The result is a fabulous and thumping 14-piece show band that pays homage to MJ's undeniable talent and timeless dance music. As the band likes to say, "Don't Blame It On The Sunshine, Don't Blame It On The Moonlight, Don't Blame It On The Good Times, BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE! Watch the Video (much of it's on the Square!) |
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September 7 • Huey Lewis Tribute
Super Huey
IS THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL STILL BEATING? YOU BET IT IS! Huey Lewis and The News have carried the banner as the quintessential American rock band, endearing them to
millions of fans and earning them the right to mark their place in pop music history. With a nearly unbroken
string of hit songs, their music became the soundtrack for a generation. During the 1980’s and early 1990’s, they
scored a total of 19 top-ten singles across the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Mainstream Rock
charts. Super Huey - The Ultimate Huey Lewis Experience is the only show of it’s kind anywhere in the
nation. This 7 piece explosive show performs across the United States firing up appreciative audiences of all
ages at fairs, festivals, sporting events, arenas, and showrooms with their super high-energy faithful renditions
of feel good music that defined an entire generation. |
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 September 14 • Reggae
Native Elements
San Francisco powerhouse, Native Elements has been keeping the energetic, feel-good reggae tradition alive in the Bay Area for over 15 years. Comprised of 10 seasoned musicians with decades of experience in rock, metal, blues, jazz, r&b and hip hop, this eclectic and fearless crew melds all of their unique influences into a contemporary melodic horn-driven party that takes their listeners through improvisational peaks and valleys from sweet and soulful trumpet solos to blazing guitar and soaring saxophone wails. Having grown up together since elementary school (playing in garage bands and skateboarding) in Daly City and South City, CA the Native Elements bring a uniquely warm experience to the stage that is both entertaining and uplifting.
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September 21 • TBA
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September 28 • Salsa
Edgardo & Candela
The debut presentation at The Redwood City Music on the Square, of this blessed tenor Salsa singer and skilled “conguero”, who has been called “A pillar point for the San Francisco/Bay Area Salsa Scene.” Through rhythms like Mambo, Cha-Cha-Chá, Merengue, Bolero, Bachata, Cumbia, and the more contemporary style Timba, Edgardo’s voice shows what a superb gift he has to offer.
Formed in 1987, “Edgardo & Candela” has performed for sold out audiences at venues like, Yoshi’s, San Francisco Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, and internationally at Festival Benny More (Cuba), Budweiser Festival in Guam, and at Salsa venues in Stockholm, and Gothemburg, Sweden.
“Candela’s” unique sound has consistently delivered to the Bay Area dancers what they do best: Salsa Para Bailar! |
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