THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER Festival is Set For This Month
The event is on Saturday, June 22.
By: Stephi Wild Jun. 03, 2024
Los Gatos Music and Arts will present THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER. The event is on Saturday, June 22, Noon to Dark.
This free-to-the public, one-day outdoor summer festival of Bluegrass and Americana showcases some of the Bay Area's best American Roots musicians celebrating the rich, multicultural musical heritage of the United States in a family-friendly picnic atmosphere. Bring a picnic basket and a lawn chair and enjoy free seating. Or purchase reserved seating and specialty foods and wine.
Where: Los Gatos Town Plaza, Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Los Gatos.
Admission: General admission is free. Food and refreshments will be available for take-out from neighboring businesses for purchase.
Support live music and enjoy optimal viewing by purchasing reserved seats located directly in front of the main stage. Seats include all-day, in-and-out privileges. Reserve seating attendees will receive a commemorative Sounds of Summer festival beverage cup.
For paid Reserved Seating visit online: https://jazzontheplazz.com/sos-bluegrass-american-fest/
THE PROGRAM:
12:00 Noon: California Blue Runners. (Trio specializing in Zydeco and Cajun music from southern Louisiana.)
2:00pm: The Goat Hill Girls (All-girl Bluegrass, Country, Americana)
4:00pm: Wildcat Mountain Ramblers (Five voices, Bluegrass, Old-time, Country, Western, Cajun, Acoustic Rock, Cowboy, and Folk music.)
6:00pm: Andre Thierry (Zydeco and Blues Accordion Soul Music)
Although born and raised in Richmond, California, Andre's French-Kreole heritage is deeply rooted in Louisiana. He embarked on a path with specific knowledge and extraordinary talents at a very young age. True to his culture and love of music, he has crafted a career well beyond his years as an artist.
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