MAMAView: Music in the Plaza, MoBand and More
By Middagh Goodwin
Graffiti Summer drove in fast here in Modesto, with the smell of freshly polished cars, high-octane exhaust, and music filling the air. Wednesday, the 5th Third Party will perform in the 10th Street Plaza as Part of the Leg. ends of the Cruise and Park n Shine in Downtown Modesto. Friday the 7th, don’t miss Gary Gervase performing a mix of blues and classic rock in the Plaza for the spectators of the American Graffiti Parade. Saturday, June 8th at 7 pm, catch some great Rockabilly and Surf at the Goat with Tony T and the Pendleton, Surf Creeps, Los Pistoleros, and The Reckless Ones.
Music in the Plaza continues on June 14th, with No Way Back, fresh from PorchFest, performing a hit full set of rock n’ roll; June 21st, the talented instrumental band Imaginary Friends brings you an evening of reimagined hits from several eras. Ending the month with some high-octane rock n’ roll we have crowd favorite Triple D fresh from their performance at the American Graffiti Classic Car Show and Festival.
Celebrate the 100-plus-year tradition of MoBand in Modesto. MoBand will be Rockin’ Out in Mancini Bowl in Graceada Park starting June 6th at 8 pm and every Thursday through June, July 3rd(Wednesday), and July 11th. We congratulate Conductor George Gardner on his retirement after this season and welcome Mr. Brad Hart as conductor for the 2025 season, who will keep the tradition alive for many years.
On Saturday, June 15th, support the great non-profits The State Theatre and Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum by purchasing tickets to see CCSeger and Journey Revisited perform at Legends Under the Oak Tree at Del Rio Golf Course. All proceeds will be donated to the two non-profits, and advance tickets are available from the State Theatre. http://www.thestate.org
We are nearing when we will ask for your suggestions for MAMAnees for the 2024 Modesto Area Music Awards performers. Email your gigs to events@modestoveiw.com so we can keep track of what you are doing and share them online and in the calendar. Nominees must be active and reside in the 209(greater Modesto Area). If you have music that can be played on the radio, email mamarecords209@gmail.com for consideration for MAMA Radio on KCBP 95.5 FM and Pirate Flag Radio.
There is so many great events all Summer long, make your plans to go to as many as you can and bring a friend or two.
