MUSIC + EVENTS
September 6
Hey Mom!
Hey Mom! is a Bay Area quartet of professional musicians (and moms) dedicated to presenting music that appeals to children as well as parents. With sparkling vocal harmonies and instruments including steel drum, banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, kazoo, hand drum and harmonica, they weave a wide variety of styles and textures into their songs. Their music ranges from traditional to modern folk, to jazz, to south of the border, to just plain fun, often dealing with topics like friendship, respect for life, and caring for the environment.
Website: www.heymommusic.com
September 13
Plan B
Plan B This popular three person group from Campbell plays folk, blues,
western, rock. Note the sign by their tip jar that reads: "It's ok to
over-tip the band, but not to tip over the band." Plan B is Jackie Loken on
base, Ron Heimbuecher on guitar, and Walter "T.Bone" Gafvert.
Email: set64@juno.com
September 20
Stony Mountain Ramblers
This local bluegrass band, whose members are from Palo Alto and Menlo Park, has appeared at blue grass festivals an numerous other Bay Area events. Their music is a mix of traditional bluegrass, modern acoustic, and some familiar tunes you may have never heard played by an acoustic band.
Website: www.banjoroom.com
September 27
Harmon's Peak
Traditional folk, blues and country music
Harmon's Peak's acoustic folk musicians play with a bright, uplifting style--with voices, guitar, two fiddles, a banjo and occasional tin whistles or accordion.
Website: www.harmonspeak.com