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Summer Concert Series
2007
Music in the Park Line-up | Music on the Square Line-up
Jazz up the Shores
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BANDS!
2007 Music in the Park Survey | 2007 Music on the Square Survey
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June 27 • Rock
Silicon Valley House Rockers
The music is rock & roll and classic rhythm & blues. Add a healthy dose of honky tonk piano, swirling organ, driving drums, twangy guitars, thumping bass and the richest, hottest horn section you've ever heard and the party is in full swing. |
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July 11 • High Octane Americana
Houston Jones
You'll hear anything from electric blues to bluegrass, some acoustic Irish music or some folk, country, rock or gospel. HJ's vocal harmonies are sure to lure you into a toe-tapping, thigh slapping good time. |
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July 18 • NorCal's Hottest Party Band
Busta Groove
Come see the 3 time winner of Diablo Mags "Best Band Award." They will have you out of your seat and "bustin a groove" before you can say "Shake Your Groove Thang!" |
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July 25 • Zydeco
Zydeco Flames
The Zydeco Flames have gained a reputation as the West Coast's premiere Zydeco band. They play hot Zydeco in the tradition of masters like Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco and Queen Ida. |
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August 1 • Motown & Classic R & B
Pure Ecstasy
A guaranteed great time for all . Watch these polished professionals harmonize beautifully to the classics- like Sinatra's "Fly Me To the Moon" and then break into dance hits like "Play that Funky Music!" A Park Favorite!! |
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August 8 • Covers With Flavor
The Wade Love Band
Tired of the same old urban sound? The Wade Love Band will provide a mix of original music and cover songs delivered with their own unique style and feel. The Wade Love Band gives life to your old cover favorites! |
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August 15 • Urban Roots Reggae
Caesar Myles & the Dreaded Truth
Join Caeser Myles and his band, The Dreaded Truth as they deliver Urban Roots Reggae at it's finest. |
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August 22 • Tropical Latin Dance
Los Boleros
Take a Ride to the Buena Vista Club. "Los Boleros has the style, the talent and the passion to match many a Cuban band performing now or in the past. Listening to Los Boleros will compel you to want to get up and dance! "
Lars Bourne, World Music Director, KKUP, 91.5FM |
Sponsored by the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission and
Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
Funded in part by a generous donation from Your Port of Redwood City. Sponsored by Allied Waste, Norcal Waste, Provident Credit Union and
Redwood City Industrial Saltworks. |
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On the New Courthouse Square, in Downtown Redwood City
Sponsored by the City of Redwood City Redevelopment Agency.
Co-Hosted by the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission and Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
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June 1 • 6 Piece Dance Party Cover Band
Livewire
Showcasing an eclectic mix of the best danceable songs from the 1970s through current dance hits, the band accurately covers a wide range of dance music, from Kool and the Gang, Chic, and Bon Jovi to Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani, and Weezer. |
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June 8 • Beatles Tribute Band
Sun Kings
With a repertoire of over 100 songs, the Sun Kings shine with spot-on arrangements and vocal harmonies, delivered with a driving energy that recalls the earliest Beatle shows. The band has won over fan and skeptic alike with their love of the music they play and delight in sharing it. |
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June 15 • Steely Dan Tribute Band
Aja Vu
The SF-based Aja Vu performs the music of Steely Dan, from "Hey Nineteen" to "Rikki Don't Lose That Number." The Aja Vu show recreates the combination of rock, jazzy blues and unique storytelling typical of Steely Dan. |
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June 22 • R & B with Lots of Horns
Bingtones
Join Bing and the Bingtones as they perform their style of "Rhythmic Nighttime Music with a Soul", reminiscent of the great horn groups of the 70's and 80's such as Tower of Power , Sons of Champlin and Cold Blood. |
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June 29 • Stones Cover Band
Unauthorized Rolling Stones
5 incredible musicians from the U.K. , New York City , Denver , and San Francisco who have pooled their talents to create "The World's Greatest Tribute to the World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band." Together they create the energy, attitude and spectacle of a real Rolling Stones concert. Experience what it's like to be up close and personal with Mick, Keith and the boys! |
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July 6 • Seattle Based- Folk Rock
Handful of Luvin'
Every member of the band brings their own entirely unique musical background to the band whether its gypsy, folk, funk, reggae, or rock. When these guys come together, in any setting, it is never disappointing. Handful of Luvin' has an energy that is unparalleled as well as contagious.
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July 13 • Santana Tribute
ZeBop
A truly electric evening featuring a tribute to one of the great bands – SANTANA |
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July 20 • Blues
Bluestate Band
Bluestate infuses jumpin' blues from Louis Jordan and BB King, soul from King Curtis and Delbert McClinton, contemporary blues/rock from Coco Montoya and ZZ Top, and jazz/blues from The Crusaders and Robben Ford with energy, spontaneity and an irreverent sense of humor. |
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July 27 • Tribute to Bay Area Bands 1965-1985
City Rocks
Every song is a show stopper with all the milestones in San Francisco legendary rock history. City Rocks will take you through the theme songs from the Summer of Love and the psychadelic funk of East Bay Soul to the heart pounding signature songs of the great S.F. rock groups. |
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August 3 • Jazz, Soul, Pop
Ben
Marcato and his Mondo Combo
Inspired
by favorites like Louis Armstrong, Nat “King” Cole, Ray
Charles, James Brown as well as Sinatra and Chet Baker. They have been a "hit" at both "Stafford Park" and "Live in Downtown." |
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August 10 • Country
California Cowboys
R. W. Smith and the California Cowboys deliver a powerful sound, with the clear punch of tight three-part harmonies. These fine musicians form one of California's most successful country-western bands. |
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August 17 • A Celtic Experience (5:00-8:00pm)
Men of Worth (5:00-6:30pm)
Their show is a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads with a varied selection of instruments.
Tempest (6:30-8:00pm)
A hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music. |
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August 24 • Mamba Salsa
Tito Garcia Band
Get ready for some SALSA MAMBA! Tito García y Su Orquesta Internacional recreate an era of Latin Big Band that will have you on your feet dancing until the moon sets. |
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August 31 • Jazz
Joe Escobar
Specializing in music of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tommy Dorsey and other jazz standards from the 30's and 40's . |
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September 7 • Reggae, Funky Grooves, Rock'n Blues
Freesound
Their original music covers rock, soul, blues, funk & roots. The music draws from the masters of the past like Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley, and sounds of today like Ben Harper, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. |
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September 14 • Blues, Funk, Folk
Garrick Davis
A masterful guitarist with a powerful baritone singing voice. Experience Garrick's great stage presence as he signs songs of wisdom, songs of dues paying, songs of experience, and ultimately, songs of winning the struggle. |
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September 21 • Salsa Rock
La Ventana
Latin Rock doesn't get any better then "La Ventana”. Originating from the arts waterfall and cultural explosion of San Francisco , La Ventana cruise to a Spanish-flavored mix of pop, rock and soul... |
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September 28 • Contemporary Folk Rock
Jessie Turner Band
Smoothly gliding back and forth between comparisons to Tori Amos and Bonnie Raitt, Jessie Turner shapes a niche of her own, blending tight four-piece grooves, trip-hop sensibilities, delicious harmonies, and sharp songwriting. |
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