Summer Music
By Middagh Goodwin
Summer is in full swing, and music is in the air. There are several fantastic events scheduled through July and early August that you won’t want to miss.
Music in the Plaza continues in full swing, kicking things off on July 11th with Funkhaus, a female-fronted band performing classic rock from the ’70s and ’80s. On the 18th, join Dave Dow & Friends playing Jazz, Blues & Latin Rock to get you moving. Closing out the month of July, 25th fan favorites Third Party bring the sounds of the ’50s-’90s to Music in the Plaza. Make sure to bring your lawn chair and grab a spot in front of the stage, or get a seat at one of the great 10th Street Plaza patios. Huge thank you to all the sponsors who help make events happen.
By Middagh Goodwin
Summer is in full swing, and music is in the air. There are several fantastic events scheduled through July and early August that you won’t want to miss.
Music in the Plaza continues in full swing, kicking things off on July 11th with Funkhaus, a female-fronted band performing classic rock from the ’70s and ’80s. On the 18th, join Dave Dow & Friends playing Jazz, Blues & Latin Rock to get you moving. Closing out the month of July, 25th fan favorites Third Party bring the sounds of the ’50s-’90s to Music in the Plaza. Make sure to bring your lawn chair and grab a spot in front of the stage, or get a seat at one of the great 10th Street Plaza patios. Huge thank you to all the sponsors who help make events happen.
July 11th-20th, the Stanislaus County Fair is taking place with some great acts performing on the mainstage and tons of local bands playing the center stage, so make sure to check them out while you are at the Fair.
July 16th, Jump Up Recording Artists, The Prizefighters from Minneapolis, MN, will be bringing their blend of Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae to the Queen Bean Coffee on their first trek West. Joining them is Modesto’s own New Rocksteady band, The Bracers, finishing their run to Skalabama. They have just released the Three Million Mile EP on tape (coming soon on vinyl) in conjunction with This Is Ska and Escape Hatch Records. 6-9 pm FREE(bring some cash to tip and buy merch.)
If you are looking for something a bit heavier, HexHeart presents New Bloods at SipNPuff(formerly the Other Place location) on July 26th, starting at 5 pm. Catch Cursed, 24Gore, Planets Collide, Gentlemen of Tragedy, and Carion Cathedral. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
August 2nd at Twin Rivers Saloon, mark your calendars for Rock Fest 2, Featuring performances by some of Modesto’s finest: Triple D, Aware, Vintage Youth, Bangarang, Third Party, The ODJ Project, FunkHaus, Harbor Drive, and 24 Hour Notice. The event starts at 4 pm. Presale tickets are $15, and the door price is $20.
Also, make sure to mark your calendar for the 15th Annual ModStock, happening at Graceada Park on August 10th. This year features Flying Blind headlining the Mancini Bowl. This is a free event that features over 100 acts on multiple stages.
Regardless of what style of music you enjoy listening to, you are sure to find it if you look around. Post your events in ModestoView and Things to Do on Facebook and email them to events@modestoview.com to be included in the calendar.
Regardless of what style of music you enjoy listening to, you are sure to find it if you look around. Post your events in ModestoView and Things to Do on Facebook and email them to events@modestoview.com to be included in the calendar.
