Jazz on the Plazz
Town Plaza Main Street & Montebello, Los Gatos, California, United StatesJuly 26 Monterey Jazz Festival Regional Band and Vocal Ensemble In our ongoing support of music education in schools, Monterey Jazz Festival is excited to announce the return of the MJF Regional All-Star Band and Vocal Ensemble, as well as the Regional All-Star Middle School Combo in a new partnership with York School in Monterey.… Continue reading
Music in the Park
Civic Center 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CaliforniaJuly 30, 5-7pm Suburban Bliss A free public summer concert Sunday afternoons on the Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn. Suburban Bliss originated in 2015 and consists of 6 talented local musicians.
Jazz on the Plazz
Town Plaza Main Street & Montebello, Los Gatos, California, United StatesAugust 2 Claudia Villela Quintet Vocalist and composer Claudia Villela's talent for musical exploration knows no limits. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, she absorbed the sounds of Brazil all around her: Samba, Bossa Nova, Partido Alto, Choro, Baiao, Maracatu, as well as influences of music from all over the world, Jazz, from traditional to… Continue reading
Music in the Park
Civic Center 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CaliforniaAugust 6, 5-7pm Aardvark Enjoy a free public concert outside on the Civic Center Lawn. Aardvark is a Bay Area jam band that has been channeling the spirit of the Grateful Dead since 2012.
Jazz on the Plazz
Town Plaza Main Street & Montebello, Los Gatos, California, United StatesAug 9 Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Terrie Odabi The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra was formed in San Francisco by guitarist Anthony Paule in 2007. Inspired by soul and blues sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s, this dramatic horn-driven powerhouse creates its own classics, while staying deeply rooted in the origins of this treasured African… Continue reading
Music in the Park
Civic Center 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CaliforniaAugust 13, 5-7pm Ruth Gerson Free outdoor concert on the Civic Center Lawn. Hailed as “an underground songwriting master” (David Wiegand, San Francisco Chronicle) acclaimed singer/songwriter and vocal coach Ruth Gerson has appeared on the "The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", "Extra", PBS, Showtime, HBO and Lifetime television. Ruth… Continue reading
Jazz on the Plazz
Town Plaza Main Street & Montebello, Los Gatos, California, United StatesAugust 16 Tiffany Austin with Full Spectrum Jazz Rather than separating African American music into kindred tributaries, Tiffany Austin plunges into the whole river of sound that’s sustained black life in America since before the nation’s founding. In many ways, she’s contesting what vocalist Gregory Porter has called “musical genocide” with a soul-steeped affirmation that… Continue reading
Music in the Park
Civic Center 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CaliforniaAugust 20, 5-7pm Tortilla Soup Based in San Jose, CA Tortilla Soup was founded in 2003 by Trumpet Player Robert Payne. One thing for sure, the talent and experience of each and every member of Tortilla Soup is amazing. Tortilla Soup is now a 9 piece band that includes a three-piece horn section that plays… Continue reading
Jazz on the Plazz
Town Plaza Main Street & Montebello, Los Gatos, California, United StatesAugust 23 David Benoit For four decades, the GRAMMY®-nominated pianist/composer/ arranger David Benoit has reigned supreme as one the founding fathers of contemporary jazz. David’s career as a contemporary jazz pianist began in 1977 and includes 40 solo recordings over the past 40 years. Benoit currently hosts a morning radio show on KKJZ 88.1 FM, CA, and… Continue reading
Music in the Park
Civic Center 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CaliforniaAugust 27, 5-7pm Andre Thierry Accordion soul music. Andre's style isn't conventional; he and his accordions provide a signature sound by creating magnetic, sonic landscapes. The rhythmic songs drive an atmospheric blend, giving his band a powerful edge, naturally building a dedicated following through performing, touring, and a string of album recordings like "It's About… Continue reading
Remembering 9/11
Civic Center 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CaliforniaSunday, September 10, 5:00 – 6:15 PM The Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation invites you to join us to pay tribute to 9/11 Survivors, Victims and Heroes. The ceremony will be held at The Flame of Liberty Memorial site which honors America’s Veterans, First Responders and two local 9/11 heroes – Todd Beamer and Mark Bingham –… Continue reading
Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival
Civic Center 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CaliforniaSeptember 16-17 The Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes, takes place on the Civic Center lawn in beautiful downtown Los Gatos at 110 E. Main St.. Featuring over 200 artists, live music all day/all weekend, fine wine by local vintners and craft beer...not to mention food trucks and plenty of opportunities to have a… Continue reading