Graffiti Summer 2019
By Chris Murphy
Graffiti Summer in Modesto USA gets better every year! There are more fans, more cars, more fun and best of all, more people here in our area and around the world know that ModestoUSA is the Home of American Graffiti, the Home of George Lucas and the Birthplace of Rockabilly Music. Wow. Cool huh?
This summer, there are so many things to do and music to hear that will take you to a different place, maybe a night in 1962 when we were all “Draggin’ 10th” listing to KFIV and making song dedications to the DJ sitting in the booth at Burge’s Drive In or up on McHenry at Felix or Al’s Drive In. The Friday night cruise will be back on June 7, the poodle skirts are out and there is a full month of great events that will make you Modesto proud. From the car shows, to the Elvis karaoke, burgers and shakes at Fast Eddy’s and A&W, there is truly something for everyone. Even if you don’t have or want a classic car, you can enjoy the Graffiti spirit at the 2019 GraffitiCon where comics, cars, Star Wars, science fiction and retro fun all collide in a cosmic Modesto explosion for all ages. This month, there will be a classic soundtrack playing on 92.3 The Vine so you can blast your radio all summer long and enjoy some of the best tunes ever made. Who knows, if you are in a jam, you may be helped by one of the FAROs. Cars, music, hangin’ out, good food and creative clean fun, that’s what Modesto USA is all about.
Go to www.modestoview.com for interviews with the cruise legends and George Lucas.
Visit www.modestocruiseroute.com for info on our American Graffiti history
Visit www.modestoview.com for all of the great things happening in the Greater Modesto Area.
