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Music happenings around the Modesto, California area.

Bright Lights Over Modesto
Bright Lights Over ModestoBy Middagh GoodwinI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you went shopping for gifts on Friday ...

Lessons from a Year of Listening
Lessons from a Year of ListeningBy Mattea NoelleWhen I look back on this year of conversations with local musicians, each ...

The Making of Zoey Rae
The Making of Zoey RaeBy Mattea Overstreet At just seventeen, Zoey Rae’s musical pursuits have already brought her from Modesto ...

Celebrating Modesto Area Arts
Celebrating Modesto Area ArtsBy Middagh Goodwin On October 21st, the Modesto Area Music Awards will celebrate twenty-six years of ...

Fall Blues
Fall BluesBy Eric Benson I turned 68 this month, and it’s a blessing to be still alive and well, although ...

A Revival at the Queen Bean
A Revival at the Queen Bean: Modesto’s Music Scene Finds Its Voice By: Joseph Zimmerer The Queen Bean Coffee and ...

Things We Carry: Weston Perry
Things We Carry: Weston PerryBy Mattea Overstreet An indie-folk artist’s collection of work is likely strewn full of stories, like ...

Vinyl Revival: 4th Annual Record Swap Returns to Graffiti USA!
Vinyl Revival: 4th Annual Record Swap Returns to Graffiti USA! Calling all vinyl collectors and music lovers! Clear your calendar ...

Emerging: Rita Taylor
Emerging: Rita TaylorBy Mattea Overstreet Seventeen-year-old Rita Taylor has spent her life around music, and now she’s carving her path ...

Music in the Plaza
August Nites in the PlazaMusic in the Plaza kicks off with Valley Rhythm Section in conjunction with First Fridays and ...

Music for a Cause
This night is all about helping the ones in need. A Fundraiser for Aspiranet to help foster youth/young adults move ...

ModStock 15 is Coming
ModStock15 is Coming!Modesto’s best summer festival is back for 2025, and you will be amazed! This is a showcase for ...










