Mo’ Summer , Mo’ Band, Mo’ Markets
By Mattea Overstreet
It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join the ViewCrew as we plunge into the summertime and all the juiciness our community offers this season. We’re ready to sink our teeth into some sweet homegrown strawberries from the Modesto Certified Farmers Market, and our skin can’t wait to be kissed by the crispy waters of the Stanislaus River. Central Valley people really come alive in the sunshine, stretching out from under the wintertime like a fresh summer watermelon.
The creatives in our community are dialing in for our busiest stretch of the year. Festivities bring every weekend to life, keeping the cup of Modesto culture full and overflowing. From beer gardens to backyard barbecues, our hardworking local bands and singer-songwriters provide the soundscape for our seasonal celebrations.
May brought us another phenomenal installment of PORCHFEST, where over 95 local acts graced the patios of at least 65 generous hosts. It’s a joyful day of bicycle brigades frolicking through the Downtown, La Loma, and College neighborhoods, enjoying the free entertainment. The Porchfest team deserves major raves for curating one of the most popular and successful grassroots events our town has ever seen.
In May, we were \excited to enjoy a hometown performance from an OG crooner and multi-MAMA Award-winning songwriter, Josh Rosenblum, whose band graced the historic State Theatre with support from local icon Neil Beuttner. The Modesto unplugged scene has been enshrined and empowered by the creative contributions of these two local treasures. We hope they can feel the love and gratitude.
We love the bluegrassy sounds at Modesto Farmers Market every Thursday and Saturday morning, and we are thrilled to welcome a few new Saturday markets where you can catch your favorite acoustic artists. The Market, Turlock is a food and makers market on Main St, Turlock, Saturday Mornings from 930 am-1230 pm. The Oakdale Morning Market occupies 3rd Ave from 8 am-11 am. Culture Coffee hosts Saturday markets from 9 am to noon at 2801 McHenry. Support local makers and soak up the acoustic sounds of our local talent. Promise to tip the entertainment, and don’t forget SPF!
I also hope to see everyone’s picnic spread at Graceada Park as we kick off MoBand’s 105th year! You can check the concert schedule and support MoBand’s future at www.moband.org.
I’m honored to be able to write about the local acoustic happenings in our amazing town. Thank you so much, ModestoView.
Mattéa Overstreet is a local musician based in Modesto, CA. She performs under the name Téa Noelle. Mattéa is an instructional technician for the Commercial Music program at Modesto Junior College and provides audio engineering and music production for live events, recording artists, and podcasts.
It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join the ViewCrew as we plunge into the summertime and all the juiciness our community offers this season. We’re ready to sink our teeth into some sweet homegrown strawberries from the Modesto Certified Farmers Market, and our skin can’t wait to be kissed by the crispy waters of the Stanislaus River. Central Valley people really come alive in the sunshine, stretching out from under the wintertime like a fresh summer watermelon.
The creatives in our community are dialing in for our busiest stretch of the year. Festivities bring every weekend to life, keeping the cup of Modesto culture full and overflowing. From beer gardens to backyard barbecues, our hardworking local bands and singer-songwriters provide the soundscape for our seasonal celebrations.
May brought us another phenomenal installment of PORCHFEST, where over 95 local acts graced the patios of at least 65 generous hosts. It’s a joyful day of bicycle brigades frolicking through the Downtown, La Loma, and College neighborhoods, enjoying the free entertainment. The Porchfest team deserves major raves for curating one of the most popular and successful grassroots events our town has ever seen.
In May, we were \excited to enjoy a hometown performance from an OG crooner and multi-MAMA Award-winning songwriter, Josh Rosenblum, whose band graced the historic State Theatre with support from local icon Neil Beuttner. The Modesto unplugged scene has been enshrined and empowered by the creative contributions of these two local treasures. We hope they can feel the love and gratitude.
We love the bluegrassy sounds at Modesto Farmers Market every Thursday and Saturday morning, and we are thrilled to welcome a few new Saturday markets where you can catch your favorite acoustic artists. The Market, Turlock is a food and makers market on Main St, Turlock, Saturday Mornings from 930 am-1230 pm. The Oakdale Morning Market occupies 3rd Ave from 8 am-11 am. Culture Coffee hosts Saturday markets from 9 am to noon at 2801 McHenry. Support local makers and soak up the acoustic sounds of our local talent. Promise to tip the entertainment, and don’t forget SPF!
I also hope to see everyone’s picnic spread at Graceada Park as we kick off MoBand’s 105th year! You can check the concert schedule and support MoBand’s future at www.moband.org.
I’m honored to be able to write about the local acoustic happenings in our amazing town. Thank you so much, ModestoView.
Mattéa Overstreet is a local musician based in Modesto, CA. She performs under the name Téa Noelle. Mattéa is an instructional technician for the Commercial Music program at Modesto Junior College and provides audio engineering and music production for live events, recording artists, and podcasts.
