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SUMMARY:40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley’s longest running music festival returns to downtown San Jose’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez\, Saturday\, June 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, with award-winning talent to celebrate its 40th year. San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival features 8 bands on 2 stages. \nIn addition to world-class blues\, gospel\, soul\, R&B and rock music\, there will be over 40 varieties of regional craft beers\, ciders\, and wine\, plus the best in local barbecue\, New Orleans and other southern-style foods\, an artist vendor zone\, and interactive family-friendly activities area. \nSan Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival\, supported in part by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San José and produced by The Fountain Blues Foundation. \nMain stage artists will include: \nDevon Allman Project featuring Larry McCray & Jimmy Hall “Wet Willie” \n“In the Spirit of the Allman Brothers” \n Chris Cain Band \nDiunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy \nAndre Thierry & His Accordion Soul Music \nIn addition to the main stage artists\, the Poor House Bistro Stage will feature bands you know and love. \nAdvance General admission tickets are $25\, VIP tickets\, $85 each\, includes a seat in a shaded area adjacent to the stage\, access to flushable toilet and private bar\, plus 2 drink vouchers and a 40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival T-Shirt! \nThere’s VTA light rail stations nearby and free bike valet 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. near the main entrance\, courtesy of Silicon Valley Bike Coalition. Nearby parking options can be found at: parksj.org. \nWhat You Need to Know \n\nGates open at 11 AM.\nAll ticket holders will need to get their tickets scanned to obtain a wristband and have bags checked by security before entering the festival.\nThere will be “in and out” privileges. All bags will be rechecked upon reentering.\nNo pets\, weapons and sharp objects allowed per City of San José ordinances.\nService dogs with proper identification permitted.\nPicnic-style games and cool fountain for families to enjoy. Children 12 and under are free with paid adult.\nOnly low back\, beach style chairs will be allowed.\n\n 
URL:https://fountainblues.com/event/40th-fountain-blues-brews-festival/
LOCATION:Plaza Park\, 1 Paseo de San Antonio\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113
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SUMMARY:Andre Thierry & His Accordion Soul Music
DESCRIPTION:Andre Thierry\, a name highly regarded amongst industry figures and fans throughout the music scene. True to his culture and love of music\, he has crafted a career well beyond his years as an artist. Andre’s French Creole heritage is deeply rooted in Louisiana although he was born and raised in Northern California. At a very young age\, he embarked on a path with distinct knowledge and extraordinary talents. \nAndre grew up experiencing the French Creole (La-La) dances his grandparents held at their church parish\, St. Mark’s Catholic Church. The best Zydeco musicians Louisiana had to offer traveled to California to play at these dances. The exposure allowed him to develop his love for traditional French Creole music. By age twelve\, Andre formed his own band\, “Zydeco Magic”. Self taught\, Andre’s repertoire grew by leaps and bounds as he was regularly invited to play with visiting bands\, such as the late John Delafose and many local Zydeco and Cajun bands\, including the late Danny Poullard (California Cajun Orchestra). \nNow\, in his 30’s\, he has already been deemed a legend. There is widespread agreement that he is an exceptional\, multi-dimensional musician who has a finely honed ability to merge his accordions with musical mastery. \n \nThe Washington Post called Andre “A master at pumping out fast\, funky rhythms on an instrument not usually associated with earthy syncopation. A versatile student of the music\, Thierry can’t be lumped into Zydeco’s old-school R&B-influenced camp or its nouveau\, rap-inspired one: He and his band\, lay down both soulful\, traditional slow-dances and bottom-end-booming kinetic groovers.” \nMichael Tisserand\, author of The Kingdom of Zydeco\, considered the definitive book on the history of Zydeco music\, wrote\, “In America\, great migrations produce great music. Just as Delta musicians took Highway 61 to Chicago and electrified their blues\, so did the Creoles and Cajuns migrate to California and establish vital dance communities. Now the California scenes rival anything back home in Louisiana\, and that’s due to players like Andre Thierry\, a standard bearer for the new generation. Thierry is among the best of both the West Coast and the Gulf Coast\, and he combines youthful vigor with a mature appreciation for his inherited tradition.” \nSome of Andre’s most groundbreaking artistic works have resulted when awareness and experience from distant genres and unrelated forms collaborated through an evolution of French Creole\, Zydeco and Accordion Soul. Undoubtedly\, Andre’s style isn’t conventional\, he and his accordions provide a signature sound by creating magnetic sonic landscapes. The rhythmic songs played drive an atmospheric blend\, giving his band a powerful edge\, naturally building a dedicated following through constant shows\, touring and a string of recordings like “It’s About Time\,” “A Whole Lotta Somthin” and “Are You Ready To Learn”. \nSinging\, song-writing and producing with a collective of artists\, while their individual contributions are discernible\, Thierry creates the transformative effects\, leaving his musical imprints on records like “Live! At the Woodshop”\, “Creole United\, Non Jamais Fait” and “Creole United\, Tu Kekchause A’ Korrek”. \nIn “Bouncin With The Blues” Thierry performs songs written or popularized by music legends that have inspired the acclaimed accordionist\, featuring songs from Howlin Wolf\, Muddy Waters\, Albert King and Clifton Chenier. Unforgettable performances with musicians Sammy Hagar (gritty hard Rocker) and David Hildago (influential Latin singer-songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist) showcased fabulous fusion with Andre in his musical zone\, pumpin genre bending sounds\, breaking all accordion stereotypes. \nThe accordion defies all national and continental borders. Andre Thierry was the first American artist to perform in the Akkordeonale\, International Festival (Program 2016). Representing the USA — Impelling Blues with Creole Roots\, the accordion virtuoso celebrated with audiences touring Germany\, delivering awe inspiring performances\, coming together with musicians in a vivid interchange. Different as the cultural backgrounds were\, so were the musical approaches and styles. The only real common language was music\, creating a thrilling coexistence on stage. \n​Forthcoming about his journey\, Andre Thierry’s music creations are intoxicating and timeless. Enjoy the unfolding of this charismatic\, rising artist as he vibrates Accordion Soul with stimulating beats\, attracting any music lover to the dance floor! \nClick here for more info about the 40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival.
URL:https://fountainblues.com/event/andre-thierry-fountain-blues-fest/
LOCATION:Plaza Park\, 1 Paseo de San Antonio\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113
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SUMMARY:Diunna Greenleaf Band
DESCRIPTION:Living Blues Magazine’s 2015 Female Artist of the Year – Diunna Greenleaf – is a native Texan (Houston) with a dynamic musical background steeped in Southern soul\, gospel\, blues and jazz\, with influences like Koko Taylor\, Aretha Franklin\, Rosetta Thorpe\, Sam Cooke\, Charles Brown and her parents (Gospel singers Ben and Maya Ella Greenleaf).  Known for riveting live shows\, that take fans on an emotional roller coaster ride\, Greenleaf’s accolades further attest to her popularity and International notoriety: \n\n2017 and 2014 Winner of the “Koko Taylor Award – Traditional Blues Female” at the Blues Music Awards (BMA)\n2012 BMA Nominee for “Koko Taylor Award – Traditional Blues Female” and “Traditional Blues Album”\n2009 BMA Nominee for “Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year”\n2008 BMA Winner of “Best New Artist Debut” and Nominee for “Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year”\n“Trying to Hold On” album reached #1 on XM/Sirius Radio Bluesville Chart; #1 on French Blues Charts; #1 on Living Blues Charts (Dec. 2012) and the top of Blues charts in the UK\, Australia and U.S.A.\n\nDiunna has performed throughout the U.S. and Internationally\, sharing the stage with legends such as Willie “Pinetop” Perkins\, James Cotton\, Odetta\, Percy Sledge\, Gary Clare\, Jr.\, Keb Mo\, Bob Margolin\, Hubert Sumlin\, Smoking Joe Kubek\, Bernard Allison and numerous others. Her commitment to the Blues goes well beyond performing\, serving for years as President of the Houston Blues Society (HBS)\, starting the first HBS Founder’s Day and one of the founders of the Friends of Blues Montgomery County. She continues to spread the gospel of the blues to to an up-and-coming generation of music lovers through the HBS Blues in Schools programs and Artist in Residency programs for universities. \nGet inspired by videos and downloads of Diunna at:  www.diunna.com \nClick here for more info about the 40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival.
URL:https://fountainblues.com/event/diunna-greenleaf/
LOCATION:Plaza Park\, 1 Paseo de San Antonio\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113
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SUMMARY:Chris Cain Band
DESCRIPTION:“That boy can PLAY the guitar!” – BB KING Legendary Blues Guitarist \nChris Cain was born in San Jose\, California in 1955. His parents were huge music fans and shared their love of blues\, jazz\, and popular music with Chris. His African American father and Greek mother both loved music and had a huge record collection. His father first took Chris to see B.B. King when Chris was three\, and\, says Cain\, “we never missed another show.” Thanks to his parents’ musical passion\, young Chris saw almost every blues\, jazz and rock artist that came through town\, many of them repeatedly: James Brown\, Albert King\, Johnny Winter\, Jimi Hendrix\, even The Beatles. He picked up his first guitar at age eight and learned lick after lick\, song after song. He’d listen to his father’s records over and over until the music had seeped into his soul. \n“Chris Cain is for real. He’s a great blues player with an intensity that keeps you on the edge of your seat\, wondering what he’s going to do next. Plus he knows how to write a song you haven’t heard before\, full of humor and insight. I am a stone fan.”  – ROBBEN FORD Iconic Blues Guitarist \nCain’s rough-and-tumble East San Jose neighborhood was a melting pot of soul\, rock\, blues\, jazz and Latin sounds\, and he absorbed it all as his guitar playing improved. By the time he was in his teens\, he was starting to get noticed. In 1976\, local San Jose singer and harmonica player Gary Smith gave Cain his first. \n“Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder of a guitarist\, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King.” – JOE BONAMASSA  3 Time Grammy Nominee Blues/Rock Guitarist \nAmong the greatest compliments a musician can receive is praise from his fellow artists. With more than three decades of touring and fourteen previous albums\, master blues guitarist and vocalist Chris Cain has earned his reputation as a musician’s musician. Since his first release in 1987\, Cain has created his very own blues sound inspired by his heroes–B.B. King\, Albert King\, Ray Charles\, Albert Collins\, Grant Green\, and Wes Montgomery. His jazz-informed blues guitar playing is fiery\, emotional\, and always unpredictable. His vocals–gruff\, lived-in\, and powerful–add fuel to the fire.Chris Cain has received two BMA nominations for 2023 including Best Contemporary Blues Artist and Guitarist of the Year. In 2022\, Chris Cain was honored with four BMA nominations including Best Male Blues Artist and Best Blues Album of the Year for his recent Alligator Records release\, Raisin’ Cain. Living Blues Radio awarded Raisin’ Cain as the second most played contemporary blues album of 2021 in America. The album hit #1 on the blues charts in America and Australia\, #2 in the UK and #3 in France\, remaining in the top 10 for most of the year. The song from the album\, I Believe I Got Off Cheap\, won the International Songwriters Competition for Blues. \nTruly a world-class blues artist\, Chris Cain has toured all over the world\, sharing his indelible style in over 20 countries throughout Europe\, South America\, New Zealand\, and Australia. \n  \nClick here for more info about the 40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival.
URL:https://fountainblues.com/event/chris-cain-fountain-blues-fest/
LOCATION:Plaza Park\, 1 Paseo de San Antonio\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113
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SUMMARY:Devon Allman Project featuring Larry McCray & Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie)
DESCRIPTION:The Devon Allman Project featuring Larry McCray & Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the spirit and soul of one of the greatest bands in rock history – the Allman Brothers – brought to life on stage. This electrifying performance will take place at the upcoming 40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival in San Jose\, where music lovers from all over Norther California will gather to enjoy the best blues music. \nDevon Allman\, the son of the legendary Gregg Allman\, has been carrying on his father’s legacy with his powerful vocals\, soulful guitar playing\, and an undeniable passion for blues music. He has been touring extensively with the Devon Allman Project\, a band that pays tribute to the Allman Brothers while also showcasing original music. With Larry McCray on guitar and Jimmy Hall on vocals\, this lineup promises to deliver an unforgettable performance. \nLarry McCray is a blues guitarist and singer from Michigan\, who has been playing music for over three decades. He has been hailed as one of the best blues guitarists of his generation\, and has shared the stage with legends such as B.B. King\, Albert Collins\, and Buddy Guy. His fiery solos and soulful vocals will add a new dimension to the Devon Allman Project’s tribute to the Allman Brothers. \nJimmy Hall\, the lead vocalist and harmonica player of Wet Willie\, is another musical legend who will be joining the Devon Allman Project for this performance. Wet Willie was a popular southern rock band in the 1970s\, known for their hits such as “Keep On Smilin'” and “Street Corner Serenade.” Hall’s soulful voice and expert harmonica playing will add a touch of nostalgia to the performance\, taking the audience back to the golden age of rock and roll. \nThe combination of Devon Allman\, Larry McCray\, and Jimmy Hall is a musical dream come true for blues lovers. With their shared passion for the Allman Brothers’ music and their undeniable talent\, they will bring the audience to their feet with their electrifying performance. This is a show that you do not want to miss – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the magic of the Allman Brothers’ music in person. \nClick here for more info about the 40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival.
URL:https://fountainblues.com/event/devon-allman-project/
LOCATION:Plaza Park\, 1 Paseo de San Antonio\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113
CATEGORIES:Plaza de Cesar Chavez
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