Upcoming Music Festivals Near You

If you are in the area this summer, check out some of these music festivals in Southern California:


25th Annual JazzReggae Festival at UCLA
Los Angeles, California, USA
5/29/2011 - 5/30/2011
Description
Come kick off the summer in style with the 25th Annual JazzReggae Festival at UCLA! To celebrate our quarter of a century year were bringing back some old favorites who have played our festival in years past like our headliners Lupe Fiasco and Sean Paul, as well as Bilal and Quadron. 

Performers
Jam Day - May 29 Lupe Fiasco The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble featuring Talib Kweli, Bilal, Pharoahe Monch, MeShell Ndegeocello, Quadron, Karriem Riggins, and More TBA Little Dragon Lee Fields and the Expressions The Stepkids Le J Trio Collective Reggae Day - May 30 Sean Paul Gyptian The Wailing Souls J-Boog Los Rakas The Expanders 
Venue
UCLA Intramural Field
Times
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Admission & Parking
$29/day or $50 both days if bought before the day of the festival
Website
http://jazzreggaefest.com
Infophone
(31-0) 825-6564
Email
anum@jazzreggaefest.com


JazzFest West
San Dimas, California, USA
7/16/2011 - 7/17/2011
Description

The 2-day jazz festival features the best in smooth jazz, R&B and pop music. Come and enjoy the great food vendors, nearly 40 art & craft vendors and a great atmosphere. The park features large grass seating areas, plenty of shade tree's to keep it cool and ample parking next to the park. See for yourself why JazzFest West has become one of the hottest smooth jazz events each and every year!

Venue
Bonelli Park
Directions
Bonelli Park is conveniently located near the junction of the 10, 57 and 210 Freeways. Exit the 57 Freeway at Via Verde and turn east. Bonell Park is 1/4 mile from the freeway. From the 10 Freeway: exit at Fairplex Drive North, travel north on Via Verde, and follow the signs. See website, www.omegaevents.com for detailed driving directions
Website
http://www.omegaevents.com/jazzfest/
Infophone
949--360-7800
Email
info@omegaevents.com


If you're in Northern California, there are events near you too:


Fillmore Jazz Festival
San Francisco, California, USA
7/2/2011 - 7/3/2011
Description
Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend. From sunup to sundown, visitors can groove to the sounds of live music from multiple stages, browse the offerings of over 8 blocks of fine art and crafts and enjoy gourmet food and beverages. Asian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is not to be missed. This year’s entertainment continues the tradition of showcasing outstanding artists from across the Jazz spectrum. The organization and logistics of the Festival are in the hands of Steven Restivo Event Services, LLC in cooperation with Hartmann Studios, a leading event, meeting and festival production company. Artists and vendors who would like to be a part of the Fillmore Jazz Festival can download an application on the website.

Venue
Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy
Website
http://www.fillmorejazzfestival.com/
Infophone
800--310-6563
Email
info@sresproductions.com