Summer has arrived in Capitola Village. The beachside neighborhood, a favorite among tourists from both far and near (if you are from San Jose, you’re not local – sorry!), puts on a number of events for the whole family to enjoy every summer.
Starting Sunday, June 14th, the first of a series of events that will bring music, art and entertainment to the Esplanade begins with the first showing of Sunday Art & Music at the Beach, brought to you by the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission and sponsored by GreenWaste Recovery, Inc.
For six Sundays throughout the summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the stunning, Monterey Bay, live bands will perform an assortment of music for free, while local craftsmen and artists display their work. What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon?
2015 Concert Series Schedule
June 14: Ron Kaplan (jazz) – Ron Kaplan’s musical style is reminiscent of the great acts of the 1950’s, performing popular and jazz standards of the Great American Songbook.
June 28: Laurent Fourgo & His Combo (American & French jazz standards) – Their repertoire is as fun as it is musically diverse. In addition to performing many American jazz standards, they also perform French & Italian favorites that have been popularized by Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, and Dean Martin.
July 5: Singing Wood Marimba (world music) – High-energy dance and poly rhythmic trance music from Zimbabwe.
July 19: Harpin & Clark (acoustic guitar & harmonica) – After playing together in various bands along the central coast over the last 20 years, Harpin Jonny (virtuoso harmonica player) and Peter Clark (acoustic guitar) have joined together to form a dynamic musical experience.
August 2: Samba Cruz (Brazilian) – Comprised of Vivian Simon on flute, sax and percussion and Pablo Riviere on guitar and vocals, the duo play Brazilian music, including bossa nova, samba, baião, choro and other jazz-inflected Brazilian musical forms.
August 16: 7th Wave (acoustic/light rock) – A local cover group with a song list that spans decades. Watch them perform classics from the Beatles, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Info: Sunday Art & Music at the Beach, Sundays starting June 14, in Capitola Village. Image: Painting of Ron Kaplan by George Milo Buck via Ron Kaplan Music Facebook.
