This will be Music in the Park's 26th season, and second season of gated admission. Tickets purchased in advance cost just $10 for adults and free for children 12-under when accompanied by a supervising adult. Day-of-event price will be $20. Tickets are now on sale at www.sjdowntown.com/musicinthepark.
The San Jose Downtown Association and Live 105.3 co-host the event from 5:30-9 p.m. at St. James Park starring new wave and ska originals The English Beat. The Birmingham, England-based band has a 35-year history of success, with hits such as "Mirror in the Bathroom," "Save it for Later," "I Confess," "Stand Down Margaret," "Can’t Get Used To Losing You" and "Tears of a Clown." Frontman Dave Wakeling retains his relevance as music innovator. His "Crying Out Loud" album was released earlier in 2014. Visit http://englishbeat.net/.
Finish Ticket is fresh off Live 105's BFD and success with their single, "Tranquilize," off their first major-label release, "Tear You Apart." They will be coming from the East Coast and continuing their national tour right after making a special appearance at Music in the Park. Visit http://finishticket.com.
Opening the show at 5:30 p.m. is The Holdup, a San Jose band touring clubs in Califiornia this summer. Their song, "Fool's Gold Pt 1" is available on iTunes. See https://www.facebook.com/theholdupmusic.
In addition, Music in the Park returns to Plaza de Cesar Chavez for a one of its concerts for the first time in two years. On Aug. 21, Latin jazz legend Pete Escovedo and his Orchestra make their 19th appearance at Music in the Park, the show starting at 5:30pm. 2013 Grammy Award-winning Latin rock band La Santa Cecilia will open for the 82-year-old Escovedo.
Tickets are also available for $10 for adults and free for children 12-under at www.sjdowntown.com/musicinthepark.
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