RockView
By Chris Murphy
ModStock!
We all know that the original Woodstock, held Aug 15-18 1969, unintentionally became a free show when the fences were breached. But, you can rest easy that Modesto’s ModStock is already FREE. Yes this is a great community day of live music, featuring a whole new slate of new bands from the VMI Music institute. Best of all, there are a variety of showcase stages featuring some of Modesto’s best rockers including Flying Blind and Triple D along with new hot rods like Vintage Youth. Do not miss this FREE Sunday event with multiple stages, vendors, and a band for everyone’s taste thanks to the sponsorship of Roberts Auto Sales. ModestoView will be hosting the Pro Stage. You will dig the music and celebrate the talent we have here in Modesto USA! 5 Stages, 100 Bands, 100 vendors
August 10, 10 am to 7 pm
RockFest
I wanna rock! Modesto area bands are going to kick out the jams and ModestoView will be there supporting Modesto’s rockers at the Twin Rivers, out 132 west of Modesto. Twin Rivers is developing a great reputation to have outdoor larger events. Built with two permanent stages, comfortable grounds and of course supported by a bar and restaurant, this is one stop rock n roll. Doug Robinett of Modesto’s Triple D put this show together which is non-stop rock from 9 local bands. The rockin’ starts at 4 pm and doesn’t stop until 10:30
4pm-Harbor Drive, 4:45 – Bangarang, 5:30 – 24 hour notice 6:15 – ODJ, 7:00-Funk Haus, 7:45 – Third Party, 8:30 Vintage Youth, 9pm – Aware, 9:45 – Triple D
August 2 4 pm – Twin Rivers Saloon, 7000 Maze Blvd, Modesto 209-380-1613
@twinriverssaloon
Fruit Yard
Out east of Modesto on 132, the other great outdoor concert venue is the Fruit Yard. With a capacity up to 5,000 people, this venue is close to town and offers some of Modesto’s best sunsets as our show starts. This month is going to be really fun with the return of Weird Al Yankovick on August 23. Fans young and old will love some of the best musical parody of all time, from Amish Paradise, My Bologna, King of Suede, Fat, and so many more on his Bigger and Weirder tour, August 23 beginning at 8 pm. This event is sold out, but look out for resale tix or offerings closer to show time. Coming soon, Darius Rucker on Sept 6.
www.thefruityardevents.com<www.thefruityardevents.com>
Rockit Music Showcase
Halee Smith and the Rockit team are on a roll. They have been hosting punk sessions at the Queen Bean, State Theatre and this month, you can check out more showcases. There will be a Rockit Stage at ModStock on August 10 and then a full showcase at Queen Bean on August 24. Stay up on their events @rockitproductions
Off The Air
Modesto has a really cool indie music series that blends cool national talent with some local up and comers. The new series has moved to the Queen Bean and the next show will be August 29 featuring the bands: Completions, LoPi, and Sylvan Improvement.
@offtheairmusic August 29, 8 pm
Doors and Beatles 1971 Benefit
August 30, don’t miss a special concert benefitting Aspiranet that has a special program for youth transitioning out of foster care into new housing, jobs and independence. This great show will feature music of the Doors and a special performance of the 1971 music that will get you going. Deanna LaVaye and The Valley Rhythm Section will be performing R&B hits from 1971 and Modesto’s Third Party will be performing Beatles 1971 solo hits from Ram, Imagine, All Things Must Pass and It Don’t Come Easy. Then dig the psychedelic show with Ron Meyer as Ron Morrison, backed by Modesto’s Vibes. Great music for a great cause.
State Theatre 6 pm. Tix at www.thestate.org<www.thestate.org/>
