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Over the Hill Blues Band Playing at Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

The music is back at Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley! Dance to some rockin’ blues on the outdoor patio after a good meal and some great drinks.

Over the Hill Blues Band is a high-energy blues cover band. The band plays traditional to contemporary blues (playlist). These guys keep the crowds moving and shaking with their unique, soulful style.

They cover great traditional artists like Robert Johnson, Jimmy Rogers, Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Howling Wolf, Eric Clapton, and B.B. King.

They also cover tunes by classic bands like The Allman Brothers Band, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Cream and Led Zeppelin, as well as new bands like Trampled Under Foot, The Mannish Boys, and Mississippi Heat.

The performance is at Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 6-10pm. Watch a preview of the band on the Over the Hill Blues Band Channel. [EVENT AND LOCATION ARE CLOSED]

If you’d like to book the band for a gig or to play at your private party, please contact Maria at 408-674-2868 or info@overthehillbluesband.com.

Harpist Elizabeth Erickson Performing in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: Harpist Elizabeth EricksonAccomplished Harpist, Elizabeth Erickson, will be performing in Almaden Valley. Her enchanting and delightful music is enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to seniors.

Elizabeth has played the piano and harp nearly all her life. A natural performer and teacher, she is loved by her students and appreciated by her audiences, whether at receptions, dinner parties, memorial services, or wherever elegant music is desired.

This special performance is at Almaden Community Center on March 16, 2011 from 6:30-7:30pm. The performance is free for everyone to enjoy. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra Performing in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

logo: Firebird Youth Chinese OrchestraBring in the New Year and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a live musical performance by Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra (FYOC).

In the past few years, FYCO’s concerts and performances have received exceptional praise from audiences, including arts organization observers. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) declared FYCO as “one of the very few ensembles in the United States dedicated to educating young people, their families and communities through traditional Chinese music, and is carrying out its mission with great success.”

FYCO was founded in 2000 by Gordon Lee along with thirteen musicians. FYCO currently has about one hundred musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments. Most of the students are American born Chinese youths ranging from nine to seventeen years of age.

The mission of FYOC is to train young musicians and promote Chinese music as an integral part of Chinese-American culture, thereby strengthening the Chinese community and enhancing the cultural diversity and richness of American Society.

The performance is at the Almaden Community Center on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:00pm. No pre-registration required. Just go and enjoy! [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Guitar Quartet Presenting Holiday Concert in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: guitaristA classical guitar quartet, featuring Ben Zussman, Scott Swink, Tom Gardin, and Jerry Snyder, will be presenting a concert of traditional, classical, and popular Christmas and Winter seasonal music for the Holidays.

This South Bay Guitar Society quartet will be playing selections by Enrique Granados, Celso Machado, Zequinha Abreu, Johnny Mercer, Michael Langer & Chen Atkins.

This free concert is at the Almaden Community Center on Tuesday, December 14, 6:30-8:00pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Gaea Schell Performing Live at UNWINED – UPDATED 2022

Gaea Schell

[UPDATE: In 2015, Unwined moved out of Almaden and joined forces with Flight Wine & Food in Cupertino. For CLICK HERE for more recent posts of Live Music in Almaden]

Accomplished jazz vocalist and keyboardist, Gaea Schell, will be performing live at UNWINED in Almaden Valley. Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 7-9pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Northern Son Performing in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

Northern Son band is performing at Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley. Folk rock, classic rock, and alternative influences. Saturday, 1/30/2010 at 9pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Chanson du Soir Concert in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

Chanson du Soir concert at the Almaden Community Center, Program Room. Chelsea Camille, soprano, and David Isaacs, classical guitarist, will perform music from the Renaissance to the 20th Century in four languages. Tuesday, 1/26/2010, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. The concert is free. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Randy Whiting and @Jazz Playing at UNWINED – UPDATED 2022

[UPDATE: In 2015, Unwined moved out of Almaden and joined forces with Flight Wine & Food in Cupertino. For CLICK HERE for more recent posts of Live Music in Almaden]

Randy Whiting and @Jazz playing contemporary jazz compositions at UNWINED. Thursday, 1/7/2010, 7:00-9:30 pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

SuperBad playing 70’s, 80’s & 90’s classics at Almaden Britannia Arms – UPDATED 2022

SuperBad playing 70’s, 80’s & 90’s classics at Britannia Arms Almaden, Friday 1/8/2010 at 10 p.m. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Breathe Carolina band playing in Almaden – UPDATED 2022

Breathe Carolina band playing at Almaden Community Center 2/13/2010. Hyper Crush, Let’s Get It, Queens Club, and The Spin Cycle are also playing. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $12 advance / $14 door. More: http://www.myspace.com/breathecarolina. [EVENT IS CLOSED]