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Full Spectrum Jazz Performs Monthly at the Los Gatos Lodge

Oct. 1, 2009
Categorized in: Los Gatos Events

Once a month or so, the highly talented band,  Full Spectrum Jazz, performs at the Los Gatos Lodge. Over the summer they played at Jazz on the Plazz in Los Gatos, so you may be familiar with them already.  This is a local group, and a few members are even residents of the town of Los Gatos. Their next performance there will be in the evening of October 15th (please check the schedules online at the band's website and the Lodge's website).

Full Spectrum Jazz plays a variety of jazz styles, and at times also employ a vocalist. When we were there in mid-September, Duane Lawrence joined them for part of each set. Duane has a beautiful voice & is an enthusiastic singer - the two complimented each other very well.

Below are some photos I took in mid-September. Unfortunately the lighting was such that members to the far left and far right were not too well illuminated, so my apologies that a number of band members and Duane Lawrence are not in these pics (they just didn't turn out).  Come check them out for yourself two weeks from now!  (There's no cover charge and drinks & munchies are reasonably priced.)

Full Spectrum Jazz performs at the Los Gatos Lodge monthly

Full Spectrum Jazz performing at the Los Gatos Lodge

Joel Karp & Roger Levinson are featured in a song composed by Roger Levinson

The Los Gatos Lodge is located at 50 Los Gatos - Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, California.  (Los Gatos-Saratoga Road is also known as Highway 9)  It is just east of Highway 17, between the freeway and Los Gatos Boulevard.  There's plenty of parking too.

Los Gatos Free Music Concerts in 2009: Jazz on the Plazz, Music in the Park and Vasona Vibrations

Jun. 9, 2009
Categorized in: Los Gatos Events

Summer in Los Gatos is a joy - there's so much to do, and most of it doesn't cost a dime, thanks to the generosity of many sponsors.  There are three free music concert series in Los Gatos, and together they provide a wide spectrum of musical styles and entertainment.  Included are jazz, classical, rock & roll tribute bands, and much more.

Below please find the combined schedule - I have done my best to make it accurate but cannot guarantee anything so please double check with the website for each of the series. If you're here over Independence Day weekend, you're in for a double treat as there are 2 concerts on July 4th!

For general information about Music in the Park, Jazz on the Plazz and Vasona Vibrations, please see their websites:

 

Music in the Park Civic Center Lawn
Vasona Vibrations Vasona Lake County Park
Jazz on the Plazz Los Gatos Town Park Plaza (near post office)

Below please find the combined schedule of musical events in Los Gatos as planned with links to the musicians' websites when possible.  Music in the Park will have local talent do lead-in music from 4:15 to 4:45 to get the ball rolling. Please arrive early to the shows to get a great spot! 

Vasona Vibrations 6/6/2009 5-7 pm The Avalanche Choir  
Vasona Vibrations 6/13/2009 5-7 pm City Rocks  
Vasona Vibrations 6/20/2009 5-7 pm Celtic Heart  
Music in the Park 6/21/2009 5-7 pm David Martin’s House Party  
Jazz on the Plazz 6/24/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dennis Rowland  & Full Spectrum Jazz
Vasona Vibrations 6/27/2009 5-7 pm Jessica Johnson  
Music in the Park 6/28/2009 5-7 pm The Refugees  
Jazz on the Plazz 7/1/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm Mark Winkler  
Vasona Vibrations 7/4/2009 5-7 pm Calaveras  
Music in the Park 7/4/2009 1:30-3:30 San Jose Wind Symphony  
Music in the Park 7/5/2009 5-7 pm Mark Russo & the Classy Cats  
Jazz on the Plazz 7/8/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm Mimi Fox  
Vasona Vibrations 7/11/2009 5-7 pm The Sherry Austin Band  
Music in the Park 7/12/2009 5-7 pm Carlos Reyes  
Jazz on the Plazz 7/15/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm Karrin Allyson  
Vasona Vibrations 7/18/2009 5-7 pm 10th Avenue Band  
Music in the Park 7/19/2009 5-7 pm Caravanserai  
Jazz on the Plazz 7/22/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm John Proulx  
Vasona Vibrations 7/25/2009 5-7 pm The Klezmakers  
Music in the Park 7/26/2009 5-7 pm Houston Jones  
Jazz on the Plazz 7/29/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm Kathleen Grace  
Music in the Park 8/2/2009 5-7 pm California Beach Boys  
Jazz on the Plazz 8/5/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm Nestor Torres  
Music in the Park 8/9/2009 5-7 pm Unauthorized Rolling Stones  
Jazz on the Plazz 8/12/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm Lara Price Band  
Jazz on the Plazz 8/19/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm County High School All Stars  
Music in the Park 8/23/2009 5-7 pm Led Zepagain  
Jazz on the Plazz 8/26/2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cleo Laine & John Dankworth  
Music in the Park 8/30/2009 5-7 pm Journey Unauthorized  

Additonaly, on August 15 & 16 there's the Fiesta de Artes at the Civic Center, and music will be there as well.

And finally, the Los Gatos Shakespeare Festival is another fun (though not free) event to put on your calendar. Performances run from mid-July to early August and are held at Oak Meadow Park.

Enjoy the summer!  Whether you live in Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose, or anywhere in Silicon Valley, the many events, mostly free, are a wonderful draw to our town.  See you there!

Jazz on the Plazz
Enjoy Cool Tunes on a Hot Summer Night

Aug. 29, 2007
Categorized in: Los Gatos Events
Tagged with: free concert, jazz, los gatos, music, park

Los Gatos offers free music each summer, including Jazz on the Plazz on Wednesday eveningsTwo-time grammy winning Diane Schuur belts out the grand finale of Jazz on the Plazz tonight at the Los Gatos Town Park Plaza. Get there early with your cooler & lawn chair, as this immensely popular singer will fill the park to capacity and then some. The show runs from 6:30 - 8:30.

Free Music Lineup This Weekend in Los Gatos

Jul. 6, 2007
Categorized in: Los Gatos Events


The weather this weekend is anticipated to be nearly perfect in Los Gatos, with temps reaching only to the low or middle 80's. It's a perfect time to be outdoors, and what better way than to take in some of the town's delightful free music?

Here's what's doing in downtown Los Gatos this weekend:

Saturday, July 7, 12 noon - 2pm at Border's in Old Town: Daphna Rahmil (Jazz & Folk)

Saturday, July 7: 5 - 7 pm at Vasona Park: Leanne Weatherly Band (Jazz)

Sunday, July 8, 6:30 - 8pm at the Civic Center Lawn: Becca and Carlos Reyes (country)

Good News!
A New Addition to the Free Summer Music Series in Los Gatos!

Jul. 5, 2007
Categorized in: Los Gatos Events

Border's at Old Town, Los Gatos, CA - photo by Mary Pope-HandyJust when you thought summers in Los Gatos couldn't be much nicer, something new comes along to make it even better. Los Gatos already had three wonderfully diverse summer music series (see list care of the Los Gatos Observer) but this week, yet another has been added to the list of offerings. 

The new venue will take place on Saturdays, July 7 through Aug 25, from 12 -2 pm on the deck at Border's in Old Town. A variety of acoustic music will be provided by singers and songwriters. For more info and a list of performers and dates, please read the article from Tuesday's Los Gatos Weekly Times, "New sounds at Old Town in Los Gatos this summer".

Free Music In & Near Los Gatos Starting Tomorrow Evening

Jun. 20, 2007
Categorized in: Los Gatos Events
Tagged with: music

Summer is synonomous with free music in and around Los Gatos! Here's what's doing:

Thursday, June 21st in downtown San Jose: Music in the Other Park 5:30-9:30pm at St James Park. Band for this date is Sugar Minott and the music is reggae.

Friday June 22nd in Santa Cruz: Bands on The Beach presents The Original Family Stone, including some members from Sly and the Family Stone. Two concerts: 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Please see
the Beach Boardwalk website for a complete schedule of who's performing and when.

Saturday June 23rd, Vasona Vibrations presents The Bird Dogs from 5-7pm at Vasona Lake County Park.

Sunday, June 24th, the Music in the Park series has its kickoff celebration from 5 -7 pm on the Civic Center lawn with the David Martin's House Party performing.

Tuesday, June 26th, Santana Row's Jazz on the Row offers an ensemble of jazz students with Jazz Summer Camp Band from 6-9pm. Can't make it but want to see the rest of the lineup for this every-Tuesday event? Check out the San Jose Jazz website's page with the
full schedule.

Concert Tonight in Los Gatos

May. 19, 2007
Categorized in: Los Gatos Events
Tagged with: concert, music

Tonight you can hear a new piece of music, care of the Silicon Valley Symphony, at the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos.  The concert begins at 8pm. Tickets are $20 for most, $15 for seniors and students. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. For more info, click here.