July 21, 2017
By: Cate Ayson
Summer Fest has a distinguished track record of presenting great musical talents on the ascent to a very fruitful career. Seeing notable musicians can be great, but it can be just as fulfilling discovering something brand new. Keep these five artists on your radar Fest weekend. The Seshen Bay Area based six-piece the Seshen’s forward-thinking sounds combine synthesizers, drum machines, live percussion and hypnotizing harmonies, creating an amazing synthesis of R&B, synth-pop, and electronic music. …
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July 21, 2017
By: SJZ Staff
Every year, Summer Fest presents the largest celebration of Latin jazz and salsa found on the West Coast. In addition to Angélique Kidjo’s headline tribute to salsa on the Sobrato Organization Main Stage, find a wide range of Latin flavors sprinkled throughout the Fest, including on our popular Salsa Stage. Preview the danceable rhythms and infectious energy of these vibrant sounds with our second Summer Fest Spotify playlist. Our selection was overseen by Summer Fest …
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July 18, 2017
By: Cate Ayson
The vocal track can be one of the most emotionally resonant parts of a song, providing a window into the performer’s soul. Summer Fest annually gives listeners the opportunity to fall in love with a wealth of incredible vocal talent, and this year is no different. Expect to hear great singers from around the world express themselves in a number of musical contexts. For this segment of SJZ Recommends, discover five must-see vocalists at this …
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July 11, 2017
By: Cate Ayson
On Summer Fest’s Blues/Big Easy Stage, immerse yourself in the sounds of the Crescent City while sampling NOLA-style po boys! Nestled along picturesque Post Street, the Blues/Big Easy Stage is the perfect place to experience contemporary blues music alongside the many sounds and moods present within a musical treasure as rich as New Orleans. Here are five artists ready to liven up downtown San Jose’s city streets on this year’s Blues/Big Easy Stage. Sasha Masakowski …
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July 5, 2017
By: SJZ Staff
Take a two-hour trip through hits past and present from Summer Fest 2017’s most anticipated feature performers. This 28-song curated playlist includes tracks by George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, the Whispers, Robert Glasper Experiment, and more. Click here to go directly to our playlist in Spotify. Stay tuned–in the coming days, we’ll be sharing playlists that highlight Latin music and vocalists at this year’s Summer Fest. Purchase Summer Fest tickets at all four levels on …
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June 29, 2017
By: Brandon E. Roos
Each year, it’s a fun challenge sorting out how to provide glimpses of the breadth of Summer Fest in bite-size chunks. With that in mind, we launch the SJZ Recommends series, which will deliver a snapshot of a handful of Summer Fest artists based around a topic or sound. For our debut SJZ Recommends post, we take a closer look at five Bay Area-based groups who will showcase both the depth and diversity of our region’s musical talent. Tommy …
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