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The Bob Gonzalez Band Featuring Aaron Madsen
May 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Campbell Boogie Music Festival
About the Event
The Bob Gonzalez Band Featuring Aaron Madsen will be one of 7 acts over 2 days on the Fountain Blues Foundation Stage at the heart of this year’s Campbell Boogie Music Festival. Admission is FREE!
Bob Gonzalez, a Syndicate of Sound founding member and Fountain Blues Foundation board president, guides you back to the golden era of rock with their Top Ten hit in May of ’66 and the enduring legacy of “Little Girl.”
Gonzalez’s musical journey from ’66 to ’70 includes sharing stages with icons like James Brown, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Neil Diamond, the Yardbirds, the Rascals, and Jefferson Airplane. This event promises to capture the rich history of rock’s evolution.
Joining him is Aaron Madsen, lead guitarist and songwriter for the Honey Wilders. With a fresh take on classic rock and Power Pop, Aaron’s guitar prowess and songwriting skills promise a modern twist to the night. Together, the Bob Gonzalez Band and Aaron Madsen create a seamless blend of past and present, delivering a musical experience resonating with rock ‘n’ roll and blues enthusiasts.
The Fountain Blues Foundation Stage is located between First and Central.
May 18th
- Lauren Halliwell & The Dirty Sound, 11-1:30
- Anthony Arya Band, 2-3:30
- Bob Gonzalez Band, 4 – 6
May 19th
- RJae Haas Band, 11- 1:00
- Pearl Alley Band, 1:30 – 3:30
- We’re Blueschasers, 4 – 5
Boogie Music Festival
Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers for multiple years running, Campbell’s Boogie Music Festival draws a staggering 50,000 to 60,000 attendees from across the Bay Area. This vibrant event spans two exhilarating days of live music spread across four stages. Attendees will indulge in a diverse array of offerings from over 100 vendors, serving up delectable food and drink and rows of artisans showcasing their finely crafted works.
Best of all, admission to the festival is FREE!
Venue
Campbell Boogie Music Festival
323 E. Campbell Avenue
Campbell,
95008
United States
Details
Date:
May 18, 2024
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fountain Blues Foundation
The Fountain Blues Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is organized to preserve and promote the indigenous American music known as the blues, and related genres like rock 'n' roll and R&B. Activities take a variety of forms, including live performances, broadcasts, lectures, and community education, culminating in the longest-running blues festival in Northern California: the San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival and live music events throughout the year.
New This Year: Follow the Music
We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between Fountain Blues Foundation and Follow the Music, a pioneering music education and emerging artists program. Follow the Music, spearheaded by a passionate group who recognize the profound impact of music, boasts honorary guests such as 49er legend and NFL Hall-of-Famer Ronnie Lott, alongside Oakland music icon and Elevate Oakland co-founder Sheila E.
This innovative program, developed in partnership with Elevate Oakland and key stakeholders in arts, entertainment, media, and sports, serves as the gateway into the vibrant South Bay community. By joining forces with Follow the Music, Fountain Blues Foundation aims to enrich the lives of young people by bringing the transformative power of music directly into their lives. Together, we envision a future where music becomes a catalyst for inspiration, creativity, and community engagement, and we invite you to be a part of this impactful journey.