Concord's 12th Annual Music and Market Series

Free evening concerts in combination with one of the best Farmers' Markets in the Bay Area. Thursdays May 8 through Sept 18, 6:30 to 8pm.

12th Annual Music and Market Series
Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m.

May 8, 2008
Zydeco Flames—West Coast’s Premier Zydeco Band
(Possibly the crowd’s favorite band at Todos Santos Plaza .)
www.zydecoflames.com

May 15, 2008
Volker Strifler Band--Award-winning, eclectic, original blues mix
Just won 'North Bay's Best Blues Band' in the 'The Bohemian' weekly… Warm, vibrant blues with great guitar solos. Volker is also in the Robben Ford Band.
www.volkerstrifler.com

May 22, 2008
Concord High Jazz Ensemble--Talented local high school musicians
Currently riding the success of their best jazz group in a decade or more...played 'Yoshi's, which is the Bay Area’s top jazz club.

May 29, 2008
Lava--High-energy Latin rhythms and salsa
One of the hottest new Salsa oriented groups in the Bay Area… Big dance night for sure! And maybe a salsa dance contest!
www.myspace.com/lavas2hot

June 5, 2008
Fundamentals--Show-stopping covers—ultimate party band!
9 Piece cover show band…several decades covered…very popular in Concord. Full horn section…dressed to kill!
www.thefundamentals.com

June 12, 2008
Earl Thomas--Soul-singer extraordinaire
Returning to Concord with his full band… Lots of covers and dance tunes with Earl’s distinctive style and unique twist… “Wilson Pickett meets Otis Redding.”
www.earlthomasmusic.com

June 19, 2008
Salvador Santana--Sonic amalgam of hip-hop, funk and world-beat
Carlos Santana's son debuts a great new album. Lots of promotion on national radio feeds: NPR/Latino USA/ etc. This booking more than any others links the Concord series to the current national music scene. Latin to Hip Hop…
www.salvadorsantana.com

June 26, 2008
Aja Vu--Music of Steely Dan
One of the most sought after cover bands on the west coast. “The music of Steely Dan done to perfection…” SFChronicle
www.ajavu.com

July 3, 2008
Dave Crimmen--Classic 50’s and 60’s rock-a-billy
“Music of the 50’s and early 60’s consistently and brilliantly delivered.” Oakland Tribune Perfect pairing with the annual Car Show.
www.davecrimmen.com

July 10, 2008
Zoo Station--The complete U2 experience
Legendary music from the Generation X set... KFOG stamp of approval…
www.zoostation-online.com

July 17, 2008
Da Island Way--Polynesian dance and music
Local Hawaiian favorites featuring the music and dance of Hawaii in colorful costumes…
www.daislandway.com

July 24, 2008
Beaufunk--Oakland funk marries New Orleans blues
A strong mix of crowd-pleasing styles... A dance night for sure…
www.beaufunk.com

July 31, 2008
Boyz Nite Out--Bay Area’s prize-winning a cappella quintet
Share bills with Ray Charles, Righteous Brothers, Michael McDonald etc... Six young, attractive, super-singers!
www.boyzniteout.com

August 7, 2008
Sourdough Slim--Ten gallon fun! Western songs and folklore—family show
One of the most sought after family acts on the west coast. “A yodeling cowboy fresh from a 1930’s ranch dance...” CBS/Salt Lake City Movie Night: Stagecoach
www.sourdoughslim.com

August 14, 2008
James Clark—A Tribute to Elvis--Great Elvis show band
Nobody does Elvis like James Clark. Should be another big night in Concord... Movie Night: Grease
www.jgcproductions.com
August 21, 2008
Stompy Jones--Jump swing—vintage rhythm and blues
“…a jitterbug party waiting to happen!” jazzwest.com “More jump than a kangaroo convention...” Blues Revue Magazine “Jumpin, hard shufflin’ swing sounds...” Eastbay Express Movie Night: The Maltese Falcon
www.stompyjones.com

August 28, 2008
Hipwaders--Hip music for kids of all ages—family show
A jumping winter wonderland in August… A rock band for kids… “Humorous, whimsical, enticing, and educational…the Hipwaders get kids wondering and wanting to explore.” Family Review Magazine Movie Night: The Wizard of Oz
www.hipwaders.net

September 4, 2008
Delgado Brothers--LA’s best kept secret—Latin blues roots
On tour from L.A: Currently very popular with blues festivals and clubs. Latin blues in the style of Los Lobos. Many songs have wonderful family themes, but stay hip and danceable. “Stunning live show...” Billboard
www.delgadobrothers.com

September 11, 2008
Junius Courtney Big Band--Commemorative show: authentic swing—20-piece band
Commemorative concert for 9/11 featuring thematic material and all-pro 20 piece big band “Classy jazz and blues.” CC Times
www.juniuscourtneybigband.com

September 18, 2008
Tom Rigney--Hot cajun fiddler and his fiery band
Concord-born Cajun fiddler returns to end the series with his consistently vibrant Cajun show. A big favorite in Concord.
www.rigomania.com