Somebody Scream!
By Middagh Goodwin
Modesto’s premier summer festival, ModStock, is returning, bigger and better than ever. On August 11th, 90 bands will perform on
four stages at Graceada Park. This event showcases the talent from the VMI School of Music
and features many newly formed bands that are the future of our music scene. A mix of seasoned acts and student bands from VMI will showcase their skills. The day will be filled with music, vendors, food, drinks, and more.
The Mancini Bowl/VMI stage will host 60 VMI student bands; catch tomorrow’s rockstars today. These talented students get better every time we see them perform.
The Proband stage provided by ModestoView and located at the mini bowl will feature some of the area’s hardest-working bands: Triple D, The Wet Bandidos, Spy vs. Spi, No Way Back, Horizon Point, The Vibes, Overdrive, Aware, Texas Funk, and Third Party. You will hear rock, Latin, indie, emo, punk, and a little bit of everything.
The GK stage will host mostly GK student bands and a solid metal block with Glitchkill, Timekeeper, Hellheart, Perfect Nightmare, Adynamia, and The Eyebirds.
The RockIt Gear Music Stage will feature Commitment Issues, DMT, Vintage Youth, Detour, Western Bound, and more.
This free event is made possible by Roberts Auto Sales and the hard work of Darin and Kristie Morris, the VMI Crew, and volunteers. Vendors interested in participating this year can contact Kristie Morris at 209-543-2065.
Don’t miss this fantastic day of Modesto music at Graceada Park, which starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 8 p.m.
For updates, @modstockmusicfest @vmirocks
Music in the Plaza has some great entertainment scheduled for July in the 10th Street Plaza from 7-9 pm. The David Perez Band performs on the 12th; they always get the crowd dancing with their Latin grooves. MIP fan favorite Third Party brings the hits from the 50s through the 90s on the 19th. Joining us for the first time on July 26th is They Catch Secrets. This young band has been making a name for themselves, and we are excited to have them join us. This is a free event thanks to the sponsors VisitModesto, Downtown Modesto Partnership, Downtown Improvement District, Fuzio, Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, the City of Modesto, and ModestoView.
The Modesto Area Music Awards will take place at the historic State Theatre in October, celebrating 25 years. Musicians/Venues keep you on the radar by sending your events to events@modestoview.com.
