Whether you’re into Latin funk, rhythm and blues, or classic
rock, check out one of these free local concert series that offer a
smorgasboard of Bay Area talent
– and get movin’!
HOLLISTER
Summer Concert Series
at Leal Vineyards
300 Marantha Drive, Hollister
Info: (831) 636-1023 www.lealvineyards.com/events
Details: Pack a picnic of snacks and listen to music in the vineyards. Beverages are supplied at a no-host bar. Admission is free.
When: 6-10pm July 21
Who: The Groove Kings, a Bay Area band playing classic R&B, popular rock ‘n’ roll, 1950s and ’60s hits and more.
Info: www.groovekingsband.com
When: 6-10pm Aug. 4
Who: Somos, a Latin funk fusion band out of Hollister.
Info: www.myspace.com/somosmusic
When: 6-10pm Aug. 18
Who: Vent, a Central California band playing classic and new rock
Info: www.ventrocks.com
Hollister Downtown
free Concert Series
A free concert series held at the Veterans’ Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. in Hollister.
When: 7-9pm Aug. 4
Who: Extra Large, a Santa Cruz band playing blues, funk and soul
Info: www.extra-large.net
Bands are slated through October. Check out www.downtownhollister.org
Gilroy
Fifth Street Live
Details: A free concert series running every Friday through Sept. 29 on Fifth Street between Monterey and Eigleberry streets in Gilroy. Free parking off of Eigleberry.
Info: www.downtowngilroy.com
When: 7pm July 21
Who: Music Jones, playing hits from the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s
When: 7pm July 28
Who: TYT, playing funk R&B
When: 7pm Aug. 4
Who: Hawgs, playing rock ‘n’ roll
When: 7pm Aug. 11
Who: Los Hi Tops, playing classic rock
When: 7pm Aug. 25
Who: The 7th Wave, a Santa Cruz acoustic rock band
Bands are slated through September.
Chips N Salsa
7400 Monterey St. at Sixth Street in downtown Gilroy
Info: (408) 847-6066 www.ticketweb.com www.chipsnsalsagilroy.com
When: July 28
Who: Shane Dwight Band
When: July 29
Who: The Corvairs
Sue’s Coffee
Roasting Company
7501 Monterey St., Gilroy
Info: (408) 842-4220, su*@****************ng.com, www.suescoffeeroasting.com
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Info: www.broberthudson.com
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Who: Stefani Ladd
When: 7-9pm, Aug. 4
Who: Shiloh Noelle and her group
When: 7-9pm, Aug. 11
Who: Cosmic Starfish & Matcli
Info: www.cosmicstarfish.net
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When: 7-9pm, Aug. 18
Who: B. Robert Hudson
Info: www.broberthudson.com
When: 7-9pm, Aug. 25
Who: Trusting Lucy
Info:Â www.trustinglucy.comÂ
Summer Concerts
in the Park
Details: A free series at Christmas Hill Amphitheater in Gilroy
When: 5-7pm, Aug. 13
Who: The Corvairs
info: (408) 846-0460 or www.ci.gilroy.ca.us
MORGAN HILL
Morgan Hill
Concert Series
Details: A free Friday night music series held every Friday evening during summer
Info: (408) 779-9444, www.morganhill.org
When: 7-9pm, July 21
Who: JJ Hawg
When: 7-9pm, July 28
Who: Fast Lane Band
When: 7-9pm, Aug. 4
Who: Usual Suspects
When: 7-9pm, Aug. 11
Who: Wind Symphony & Swing Band
When: 7-9pm, Aug. 18
Who: 5 O’Clock Shadow
When: 7-9pm, Aug. 25
Who: Dance Party Band
Bands are slated into September.
