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