Saturday, May 18, 2024
Culture night market tonight at Discovery Meadow
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Music in the Park - Downtown San Jose - July 15th
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2021
One of Downtown San Jose's largest events is back this week. San Jose Jazz's Summer Fest runs Friday to Sunday with multiple stages and options for every budget (including $5 streaming passes for one of the stages). The main stage will be centered in Plaza de Cesar Chavez but various events and the overall atmosphere will encompass large portions of Downtown San Jose. It will be a fun weekend to be in the area even if you are not attending the full event.
The full blurb is below and you can access the full roster and tickets over here.
Celebrate the Rebirth of “Live” at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, August 13–15. One of the first significant live music events in the Bay Area in 2021, the Fest reclaims its place as "one of the world's great urban jazz festivals" (DownBeat Magazine) with a more compact footprint centered on the Sobrato Organization Main Stage in the Plaza de César Chavez. We'll bring you six stages with the same great vibe and a mix of international stars, emerging artists and local gems playing jazz, blues, R&B, New Orleans, Latin and more, including Grammy / Emmy / Academy Award winning artist Common, Latin jazz legend Pete Escovedo, fast-rising soul singer Judith Hill, funk powerhouse Morris Day and The Time, Latin urban party starter Ozomatli, Blue Note recording artist Kandace Springs and 70+ more.
Celebrating its 31st festival year in 2021, Summer Fest is an eclectic musical celebration that inspires family reunions, gathers old friends and brings music to every corner of downtown San Jose. Tickets and info at summerfest.sanjosejazz.org.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Grammy Award hits at Music in the Park this season
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Music in the Park is back for 2018!
Super early bird tickets are available now for $10 per person and once those sell out, general admission tickets will sell for $15 in advance or $20 the day of the show. VIP passes with a drink ticket, free water, and private seating are available for $35. You can order them over here.
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Friday, July 14, 2017
Blues Traveler visits Music in the Park on July 20
- Aug. 3: Brenton Wood brings his chest of R&B hits up from Los Angeles to perform for his South Bay audience. twitter.com/brentonwood Wood will perform in lieu of Bootsy Collins, who was previously announced but had to cancel for medical reasons.
- Aug. 25: WAR, self-described as “The Original Afro Cuban Jazz Rock Blues band.” Hit parade includes “Why Can't We be Friends,’ “Low Rider,” “Cisco Kid,” “The World is a Ghetto” and more classics. Eric Burden of the Animals co-founded the band in 1969. www.war.com
Friday, June 9, 2017
Four shows lined up for 2017 Music in the Park
First show June 23 features New Zealand’s Katchafire
SAN JOSE – Music in the Park kicks off its 28th season on June 23 with New Zealand-based roots-reggae rockers Katchafire.
Also, save these dates:
- July 20: Grammy-winners Blues Traveler, celebrating their 30th anniversary
- Aug. 3: Brenton Wood
- Aug. 25: The headliner has to be announced in June, but this featured band has earned 17 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards and is self-described as an “original Afro Cuban jazz rock blues band.”
Local artists will open each show at 5:30 p.m. at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, off Market Street in the center of downtown San Jose.
Advanced tickets are $10 per adult and free for 12-under when accompanied by an adult. Tickets and information are available at www.musicintheparksj.com. Day-of-the-event admission will cost $15 per adult.
Music in the Park is presented by Metro Newspapers and produced by the San Jose Downtown Association. The events are supported by the City of San Jose.
June 23: Katchafire - The five-piece all-Maori band formed in 1997 is regaled as one of the most cherished, original live reggae bands in the world. Roots reggae artists at their core, Katchafire also integrates R&B, funk, dancehall and pop themes into their live playing. Most recently they put out a single Burn it Down and offered Stir It Up on a recent tribute to Bob Marley, in the wake of four studio albums, multiple awards and platinum sales. www.katchafire.co.nz
July 20: Blues Traveler - One of America’s all-time favorite jam bands. Says frontman John Popper: “Three decades and I am still surprised when we play and find some rich new musical vein to tap. Three decades and I cannot believe my luck with this band of brothers and this string we have run.”
Blues Traveler has recorded 12 albums and sold millions of records. They hit it big with their 1994 release, “four,” which included “Hook” and the Grammy-winning “Run Around.” Their latest release, “Blow Up the Moon,” (2015). http://www.bluestraveler.com/
Aug. 3: Brenton Wood brings his chest full of R&B hits up from Los Angeles to perform for his South Bay audience. twitter.com/brentonwood Wood will perform in lieu of Bootsy Collins, who was previously announced but had to cancel for medical reasons.
Aug. 25: Headliner to be announced June 11.
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About San Jose Downtown Association: SJDA, a non-profit membership-based organization founded in 1986, represents business and property owners and works to enhance downtown’s vitality and livability. www.sjdowntown.com
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Tower of Power performs Aug. 25 at Music in the Park
Show opens with popular local band Super Soul Brothers
SAN JOSE – Tower of Power returns to Music in the Park on Aug. 25.
Acclaimed for its five-piece horn section, Tower of Power tours the world each year, playing hundreds of dates and pleasing their audiences with a parade of funk and soul classics including: “You’re Still a Young Man,” “Down to the Nightclub,” “So Very Hard to Go,” “Time Will Tell,” and “What is Hip?”
Tower of Power previously appeared at Music in the Park in 1994 and 1995. Founding members Emilio Castillo (tenor sax and vocals), Stephen “Doc” Kupka (baritone sax), Francis Rocco Prestia (bass) and David Garibaldi (drummer), have never stopped recording or touring in 48 years.
Marcus Scott joined T.O.P. as its new lead singer in April. “I have always been known as a ‘Soul Man’ but the T.O.P. has me singing Soul with a capital S,” he said.
The show begins at 5:30 p.m. with Super Soul Brothers, which combines funk and jazz with familiar melodies from classic video games, anime and TV and movie soundtracks.
All Music in the Park shows are at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, located in downtown San Jose along Market Street and surrounded by the Fairmont San Jose, Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose Museum of Art and other downtown landmarks.
The Tower of Power date is the last of four Music in the Park concerts scheduled for 2016:
June 24: Los Lobos and Maxx Cabelllo, Jr.
July 14: AC/DShe, The Killer Queens and The Drought
Aug. 4: Ozomatli and Sonido Clash Session
Aug. 25: Tower of Power with Super Soul Brothers
For more about the Aug. 25 artists, visit http://www.towerofpower.com and http://www.supersoulbros.com.
Tickets --$10 per adult and free for 12-under when accompanied by an adult -- are now available at www.musicintheparksj.com. At the door, admission will be $15 per adult.
Music in the Park is presented by Metro Newspapers and produced by the San Jose Downtown Association. The events are supported by a grant from the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs.
Visit www.sjdowntown.com for information about downtown San Jose and the San Jose Downtown Association.
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About San Jose Downtown Association: SJDA, a non-profit membership-based organization founded in 1986, represents business and property owners and works to enhance downtown’s vitality and livability.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Tower of Power performs at Music in the Park
SAN JOSE – Bay Area legends Tower of Power returns to Music in the Park on Aug. 25.
Acclaimed for its venerable five-piece horn section, Tower of Power tours the world each year, playing hundreds of dates and pleasing their audiences with a parade of funk and soul classics including: “You’re Still a Young Man,” “Down to the Nightclub,” “So Very Hard to Go,” “Time Will Tell,” and “What is Hip?”
Tower of Power previously appeared at Music in the Park in 1994 and 1995. Founding members Emilio Castillo (tenor sax and vocals), Stephen “Doc” Kupka (baritone sax), Francis Rocco Prestia (bass) and David Garibaldi (drummer), have never stopped recording or touring in 48 years.
Marcus Scott joined T.O.P. as its new lead singer in April.
The show begins at 5:30 p.m. with Super Soul Brothers, which combines funk and jazz with familiar melodies from classic video games, anime and TV and movie soundtracks.
All Music in the Park shows are at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, located in downtown San Jose along Market Street and surrounded by the Fairmont San Jose, Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose Museum of Art and other downtown landmarks.
The Tower of Power date is the last of four Music in the Park concerts scheduled for 2016:
July 14: AC/DShe, The Killer Queens and The Drought
Aug. 4: Ozomatli and Sonido Clash Session
Aug. 25: Tower of Power with Super Soul Brothers
For more about the Aug. 25 artists, visit http://www.towerofpower.com and http://www.supersoulbros.com.
Tickets are now available at www.musicintheparksj.com.
Advanced tickets are $10 per adult and free for 12-under when accompanied by an adult. At the door, admission will cost $15 per adult.
Music in the Park is presented by Metro Newspapers and produced by the San Jose Downtown Association. The events are supported by a grant from the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs.
Visit www.sjdowntown.com for information about Downtown San Jose and the San Jose Downtown Association.
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About San Jose Downtown Association: SJDA, a non-profit membership-based organization founded in 1986, represents business and property owners and works to enhance downtown’s vitality and livability.
Sunday, April 17, 2016
First Music in the Park show scheduled for June 24th
SAN JOSE - Multi-Grammy Award-winners Los Lobos will headline the Music in the Park 2016 series opener June 24 at Plaza de Cesar Chavez.
The Mexican-American roots-rock group from East Los Angeles has been recording since the late 1970s. Their crossover hit, La Bamba, from the 1987 film reached phenomenal worldwide popularity. Their current tour supports their latest album release, Gates of Gold.
Los Lobos’ three Grammy Awards:
1983 – Anselma – Best Mexican-American Performance (song)
1989 – La Pistola y el Corazon – Best Mexican-American Performance (album)
1995 – Mariachi Suite – Best Pop Instrumental Performance
The show begins just after work at 5:30 p.m. with South Bay guitarist Maxx Cabelllo, Jr.
Tickets are now available at www.musicintheparksj.com.
Advanced tickets are $10 per adult and free for 12-under when accompanied by an adult. At the door, admission will cost $15 per adult.
Music in the Park is presented by Metro Newspapers and produced by the San Jose Downtown Association. The events are supported by the City of San Jose.
This is the 28th season of Music in the Park. Three more Music in the Park concerts are also planned this summer at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, which is located along Market Street and surrounded by downtown’s museums, hotels and office buildings.
For more about the artists, visit www.loslobos.org and www.maxxcabellojr.com. Visit www.sjdowntown.com for information about downtown San Jose and the San Jose Downtown Association.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Grammy Winning Los Lonely Boys Play Music in the Park - Aug. 28
Friday, July 10, 2015
Music in the Park: Salsa on July 17 and Los Lonely Boys August 28
- Enjoy urban art activities, live DJ and dance workshops at The FutureArtsNow! Activity Zone. futureartsnow.org
- Interactive CHALK ZONE by Luna Chalk Arts Festival. lunaparkchalkart.org/about-us/
- New this year – Cocktail Lounge in the Park: Tasty mixed drinks and lounge seating in a transformed space, courtesy Method42 Productions. method42.net
- Also new – Craft Beer offerings from local breweries, including Lagunitas Brewing Co. and Strike Brewing.
- Food on site from Angelou's Mexican Grill; Falafel Fresh; Pizza My Heart; Siam Loco Wraps; Asmara's Hotdogs and Kettle Korn; Snowzilla Shaved Ice and Fruit, and more.
- J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines
- San Jose Bike Coalition, in cooperation with the City of San Jose, will provide free valet bike parking from 4:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
- To find the nearest parking options to Plaza de Cesar Chavez, go to sjdowntownparking.com
Friday, October 17, 2014
SJ Music Fest @ Plaza de Cesar Chavez Tomorrow
At 11pm, there is also an after party at Liquid Restaurant & Lounge. The proceeds for the SJ Music Fest will benefit SJ Pulse tech, arts, music, and sports programs in San Jose. More info here.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Music in the Park's 26th Season Opens July 17 with the English Beat and Finish Ticket
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.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Music in the Park Continues on Thursday!
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- They will perform "Beatles and Beyond" a hodgepodge of Beatles classics through the ages, with some solo favorites too. Hits such as Imagine, Maybe I'm Amazed, My Sweet Lord and Dark Horse.
- Band will perform two hour-long sets
- Seventh Music in the Park appearance in eight years, taking a year off in 2010.
- At Music in the Park, WAE covered The Beatles' "White Album" in 2004, "Sgt. Peppers' Lonely Heart Club Band" in 2005, “Rubber Soul and “Revolver” in 2006, “Abbey Road” and “Let It Be” in 2007, “The White Album” again in 2008 and “Across the Universe” in 2009.
- The band consists of top Santa Cruz and Monterey-based musicians and vocalists for bands such as the Doobie Brothers, Quicksilver, Snail and The Little River Band, including: Dale Ockerman keyboards; Ken Kraft, guitarist and vocals; Richard Bryant, vocals; Tiran Porter, bass; Timb Harris (violin and trumpet). Omar Spence, son of Moby Grace's Skip Spence, will perform some of the vocal work.
- Not branded as a look-alike or tribute band … more like a symphony or orchestra playing timeless pieces.
- Pay tribute to the music of Neil Young