Author Archive: Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy is the President and CEO of Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group and Publisher and Founder of ModestoView Inc. Chris worked globally in the cycling industry returning to Modesto in 1996. He is also the founder of the Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route, Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame, Modesto Rockin’ Holiday, the Modesto Music History Organization and co-founder of the Modesto Area Music Association. Chris is married to his artist wife Rebecca since 1985 and has two daughters Madison and Abigail, both graduating from Modesto High and UC Berkeley. He is lead singer and guitarist for his band, Third Party that donates their performances to non-profits.
Unplugged View – Band of Brothers
Unplugged View By Aaron Rowan Band Of Brothers “The dream world of sleep and the dream world of music are not far apart.” – Linda Ronstadt. I called up Linda’s nephew Michael G. Ronstadt some years back to talk details of a concert I was soon to host with his family band. I’m normally a […]
BargainView – Step into Festival Fall
Bargain View By Monica Barber Step into Festival Fall It is the time of year when the colors of the day begin to change, school is back in session and the city seems a bit quieter than the bustle of the summer months. The season of fall brings the excitement of change and with that […]
Jazz&BluesView
Blues&JazzView by Eric Benson If you luv music you’re gonna love this Alright turned 62 years young this August, celebrated with my Blue Monday Band with Barry Finnerty Jazz guitarist from Miles Davis with catered New Orleans food; Gumbo, Crab cakes, Tri Tip, wings and more in my home town house of Bezerkeley California. You […]
ArtView – Dog Days of Summer
Art View –The Dog Days of Summer By Jim Christiansen It’s the Dog Days of Summer, even if billed as the Central California Art Association Autumn Art Festival, and artist Eva Hass making the best of it, with “Dog in Yellow Sweater” as the Best of Show Award at Mistlin Gallery. Chella won four awards […]
BigView – Vintage for the Future
The BigView Vintage for the Future History and Civic Pride 101 History is for the young? Why, you say? It’s all part of civic pride and you don’t have to be old or retired appreciate the history of where you live or where you go. In fact, the earlier people learn about their city, the […]
ChefView – Food Fix Fabulous
Food Fix Fabulous By Chris Murphy There is a new star on 11th St. When we say star we mean “star”. The great people of Modesto always knew that the food Fix Truck operated by Hank and Ashley Olson is one of our local treasures. Then they were sampled by Chef Alton Brown and then […]
Go DoMo! – Jason Lytle & Virgil Shaw – Sept 6
Go Downtown Modesto Jason Lytle & Virgil Shaw Music in the Plaza and DoMo1st Friday Market This event will be magic. Grandaddy frontman and songwriter Jason Lytle will be performing at Music in the Plaza in conjunction with the DoMo First Fridays on September 6 at 7 pm. This is a show you will not […]
HealthView – Let’s Walk!
HealthView By Chris Murphy HeartView I am so very excited for the American Heart Association Heart Walk on September 14. We have put together a full team at Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group and with the ModestoView Crew. We are “Handle Heart with Care” and we hope you can help us meet our goal. I fell […]
FridayNightView
Friday Night Lights By Chris Murphy Are you ready for some football? We are. High school football is so fun, the games the stadium, the bands, the food and the fun. This season, we have teamed up with our friends at KAT Country 103, Modesto Toyota, SCOE to present our Friday Night Lights Showcase. Our […]
PerformingView – Exciting New Seasons
PerformingView By Kaye Osborn Did you know that many of our local performing arts present a full season with a wide variety of shows. Have you ever considered being a season subscriber? It’s a great way to secure your coveted tickets plus save money. Many theater groups offer season tickets. You can chose the dates […]
GoDowntown Modesto – 9/11 Memorial
9-11 Remembrance September 11 is a date that everyone remembers. Today, we remember and think about what our community needs. We support and remember those that lost their lives and loved ones, and the first responders that gave their lives to save people. We also remember that we have to remove the hate in this […]
GreetingsView – What month is this already?
Greetings Friends, Happy August! What? It’s September? How did that happen? Well, the good news is that when time is going as fast as it is, that means that there is so much going on that the time space continuum that we call Modesto USA is rockin’ and rollin’. The even better part is that […]
Go Modesto – Senior Stride
Go Modesto Experience an invigorating morning of fun and fellowship with a beautiful 1.5-mile and 3-mile course at the Modesto Rotary Senior Stride. You can stroll, stride or power-walk and there are no times kept. Pets and strollers welcome (will follow walkers) Tote bags and t-shirts for the first 300 registered walkers. Quake Mobile DJ […]
Go Modesto – George Lucas’ Willow
GoDowntown Modesto Don’t miss the film Willow written by George Lucas. Fearful of a prophecy stating that a girl child will be born to bring about her downfall, the evil Queen Bavmorda imprisons all pregnant women within the formidable stronghold of Nockmaar. Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, is entrusted with delivering the royal […]
OutsideLands – A Festival to it’s Own
Outside Lands 2019 BY Chris Murphy It was kind of impossible to have a bad day on opening day of OutsideLands 2019. After a ride in on the shuttle, which makes life so easy by the way, walked through the tunnel, a very dramatic and fun way to enter. First on our agenda was the […]
