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

When: 7-9pm, July 21             

Who: B. Robert Hudson

Info: www.broberthudson.com

 

When: 7-9pm, July 28             

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

 

When: 7-9pm, Aug. 18

Who: B. Robert Hudson

Info: www.broberthudson.com

When: 7-9pm, Aug. 25

Who: Trusting Lucy

Info: www.trustinglucy.com 

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.

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