Marin Art & Garden Center's Summer Concerts in the Garden returns this motnh in their Gazebo Lawn. Here's your chance to listen to great music, dine al fresco, and sing/dance on a warm summer night in a beautiful setting.
This week's headliner is Makaru. Created by Peter Warren and featuring Ousseynou Kouyate, renowned African singer and dancer from the National Ballet of Senegal, Makuru features top Bay Area world musicians on bass, guitar, drum set and traditional African instruments.
Bring your picnic, refillable water bottle, blanket, low-backed lawn chairs, family & friends. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase. The Garden School will host a KidZone with activities for the little ones.
July Concert Lineup:
July 17th: Edgardu Cambon (Salsa/Cha-Cha-Cha/Bachata)
July 24th: Dirty Cello (Blues/American/Rock)
July 31st: Nashville Honeymoon (Honkytonk/California Country)
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Tickets: Adults $20 in advance, $25 at the gate; Kids 17 & Under (Free)
San Anselmo Live On The Avenue, the popular summer entertainment series, returns this weekend. Concerts are held at Creek Park and the Town Hall Plaza between 6pm - 8:30pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Come on out to stroll, shop, dine, and dance on San Anselmo Avenue!
Zakir Tribute will be the headliner this Friday at Creek Park, and Ginger Beat will be performing in front of Town Hall. And on Saturday, Wonderbread 5 will take the Creek Park stage, and Jojo Diamond will perform at Town Hall.
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Upcoming Music Line-up:
Friday, July 18 - Tracorum (Creek Park)
Friday, July 18 - The Berrios Trio (Town Hall)
Saturday, July 19 - Beatles in the Park (Creek Park)
Saturday, July 19 - Swami 3 (Town Hall)
Friday, July 25 - Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers (Creek Park)
Friday, July 25 - Stephanie Woodford Quartet (Town Hall)
Saturday, July 26 - CA Film (Creek Park)
Saturday, July 26 - Talley Up!
Jazz and Blues by the Bay concert series is back at Sausalito's Gabrielson Park every Friday thru September 12th.
This Friday's headliner is Dennis Johnson & The Revelators. Slide guitar virtuoso Dennis Johnson and his band deliver a high-octane live show packed with swampy grooves, foot-stomping rhythms, and searing solos.
Here's the upcoming summer schedule:
-- July 18: Bermudagrass Triangle (Tropical Jazz)
-- July 25: Johnny Allair and The Adaptors (Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues)
-- August 1: The Ariel Marin Band* (Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Motown)
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Lawn seating is free of charge and on a first-come basis. If you're hungry, Burgers, Potato Salad and Chips will be available for purchase, as will alcohol & non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can bring their own food and beverages to the park.
Tam Valley Community Center's Creekside Fridays is back!
Guests can enjoy live music, a communal picnic, as well as games & fun with their friends and neighbors.
The summer series continues on Friday, July 11th with the Fog City Swampers. The Swampers play classics by artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, and many, many more. If you like live music, come on down and be a part of the Swamp Show!
Admission is FREE.
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This Summer's Music Line-up:
July 25th - Cole Tate Band
August 8th - Maddy & the Mayors
August 22nd - Fog Burners
September 5th - Marble Party
** Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic. Please dress for cool weather and bring a blanket!
The Flamin' Groovies are celebrating their 60th anniversary at Sweetwater this Friday.
The legendary Fillmore era band has been touring and performing (in)consistently for nearly six decades, exceeding all expectations, presenting their own unique and infectious style of rock 'n' roll with such cult classics as "Slow Death," "Teenage Head," and of course, "Shake Some Action." Their live show features a repertoire that spans the band’s career, emphasizing both 1971’s “Teenage Head” album (associated with more old time rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, Stones and Yardbirds influences), as well as the power pop period (Beatles and Byrds influenced) more associated with the band's three albums on Sire Records in the late 70s.
Joining them on stage is The Minks -- All-Girl Kinks Tribute Band. Get ready to time travel to the era of go-go boots and British rock. From the gritty riffs of "You Really Got Me" to the storytelling genius of "Lola," The Minks masterfully deliver The Kinks' evolution from British invasion pioneers to MTV darlings while capturing their rebellious spirit with girl-group attitude.
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Tickets: $35.58
Catch the ultimate tribute show to the music of The Doors this Friday at Mac's at 19 Broadway!
Strange Daze is Northern California’s premier tribute to The Doors, led by charismatic frontman Max Schimm, channeling Jim Morrison’s intensity and emotion. Backed by accomplished musicians — keys, guitar, bass, drums — the band delivers faithful interpretations of Doors classics, including hits like “Light My Fire”, “Love Me Two Times”, and deep cuts for lovers of the original psych‑rock era.
Join us at Mac’s at 19 Broadway in downtown Fairfax for a full immersion into the sound of late‑60s LA — from Morrison’s brooding baritone to Manzarek-style keyboards and Krieger-esque guitar riffs. If you’ve got soul, rebellion, and rhythm in your blood… this night’s for you.
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Tickets: $17.85
Corte Madera's Summer Concert Series returns with a variety of musical talent. Enjoy a free outdoor show every Sunday (5pm - 6:30pm) thru August 24th in Menke Park.
This week's headliner is Bubba's Taxi, a group of Marin boys who play covers of rock & blues. Bring a picnic, a blanket/lawn chair, and enjoy some sunset tunes with friends and neighbors.
Upcoming Schedule:
July 20: Kanekoa
July 27: Miko Marks
August 3: Duo Quartet
August 10: Jimmy Dillon
August 17: Walking Mirrors
August 24: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs
Beatles in the Park! returns to San Anselmo's Creek Park on Saturday, July 19th!
"Come together" for a magical evening of music and memories.
Bring your friends, family, and a picnic blanket and enjoy the Liddypudlians performing the Fab Four's greatest hits in the great outdoors. Sing along to classics like "Hey Jude," "Let It Be," and "Twist and Shout."
100% of ticket sales go to support the San Anselmo Arts Commission's programs and events. No food or beverages will be sold at the venue. So support local restaurants and shops by picking up food and beverages on your way in!
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Tickets: $35 (Adults) $12 (Kids 3 - 12)
** The Beatles in the Park concert is the most important fundraiser organized by the San Anselmo Arts Commission. Proceeds from the event will go towards the commission's annual youth artist scholarships that awards high school students in the theater, dance, music and visual arts.
