40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival

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San Jose, CA.  95128

40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Blues Festival

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.

In 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.

San 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.

Main stage artists will include:

6:30 - 8:00    Devon Allman Project featuring Larry McCray & Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie) “In the Spirit of the Allman Brothers”

4:15 - 5:45      Chris Cain Band

2:00 - 3:30    Diunna Greenleaf Band

12:00 - 1:15   Andre Thierry & His Accordion Soul Music

In addition to the main stage artists, the Poor House Bistro Stage will feature local bands that Bay Area blues fans know and love.

Advance Ticket Prices
General Admission $25
VIP $85

VIP tickets provide a seat in a shaded section located near the stage, along with exclusive access to a private bar and flushable toilets. Additionally, the package comes with two drink vouchers and a commemorative 40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival t-shirt.

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Main Stage Festival Lineup (Music on the Poor House Bistro Stage begins at 11 AM)

Devon Allman Project featuring Larry McCray & Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie)

June 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
1 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113 United States

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…

Chris Cain Band

June 17 @ 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
1 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113 United States

“That boy can PLAY the guitar!” – BB KING Legendary Blues Guitarist Chris Cain was born in San Jose, California in 1955. His parents were huge music fans and shared…

Diunna Greenleaf Band

June 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
1 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113 United States

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…

Andre Thierry & His Accordion Soul Music

June 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
1 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113 United States

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…

About San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival

40th Year of San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival.  Silicon Valley’s longest running music festival returns to downtown San Jose’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with award-winning talent to celebrate its 40th year.

Craft Beers, Wines and Ciders. Alongside top-notch blues, gospel, soul, R&B, and rock performances, there will be an array of more than 40 microbreweries showcasing their craft beers plus wines, and ciders. You can also savor the finest local barbecue, New Orleans delicacies, and other Southern-style dishes, browse through an artist vendor zone, and engage in interactive, family-friendly activities.

City of San José support.

San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival is supported in part by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San José and produced by the Fountain Blues Foundation.

Tickets.

Advance general admission tickets are $25, get two for $40 (limited availability).

VIP seats are $85. VIP tickets provide a seat in a shaded section located near the stage, along with exclusive access to a private bar and flushable toilets. Additionally, the package comes with two drink vouchers and a commemorative 40th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival t-shirt

Parking.

There are five ParkSJ garages, near the festival, with max $10 flat rate deals that offer first 90 minutes free at this link.

Festival details.

  • All ticket holders will need to get their tickets scanned to obtain a wristband and have bags checked by security before entering the festival.
  • There will be “in and out” privileges with all bags rechecked.
  • No pets, weapons, and sharp objects.
  • No outside food and beverages.
  • Service dogs with proper identification are permitted.
  • Children 12 and under are free with paid adult
  • Low back, beach style chairs and blankets okay.
  • VIP ticket holders will have a padded folding chair/seat in the shade provided by the festival (these are GA and not reserved).

Plaza de Ceasar Chavez

1 Paseo De San Antionio, San Jose, CA.  95113

Time & Date

June 17, 2023 @ 11AM to 8PM

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The Poor House Bistro Stage

In addition to the main stage artists, the Poor House Bistro Stage will feature Bay Area blues artists, that our fans know and love, between main-stage acts.

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