BY MY DAILY FIND STAFF
Free concerts have been turning up all over this summer. Check out the latest in a continuing series in Sherman Oaks and Universal City, where household names may be born and familiar celeb names are popping up. Who remembers Frankie Muniz from Malcom in the Middle? From TV to race cars, he’s now rockin’ the drums in a band.
Universal CityWalk continues to turn up the volume with its “plugged-in” summer music series featuring a mix of non-stop live entertainment including popular celebrity bands and battle of the bands showcases every weekend through August 29.
Frank Muniz , the drummer in You Hang Up, will appear at CityWalk on Saturday, August 14.
On Friday evenings, CityWalk has partnered with the Sunset Strip Music Festival to showcase some L.A.’s hottest upcoming bands and established artists. A panel of top music executives from popular Sunset Strip venues, sponsoring record companies and the 98.7FM programming department will be on hand to judge a weekly contest in which the winners will compete in the 98.7FM Rockstar Finals, which take place at The Key Club as part of the legendary Sunset Strip Music Festival in August. The winning band will receive $10,000, a spot on the Warped Tour 2011, record company meetings, a professional photo shoot and more.
On Saturday evenings, rock out to popular celebrity fronted bands. This week is The Thomas Nicholas Band featuring Thomas Nicholas (“American Pie”). Upcoming is Petree and Jared Lee, both of whom have songs featured in MTV’s “The Hills” (August 7); You Hang Up with “Malcom in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz on drums and Apache Stone featuring Michael Lombardi from “Rescue Me” (August 14); Norman Kelsey opening for Tim Russ of “Star Trek: Voyager” (August 21). continue every Saturday through August 28 from 7:30-10 p.m.
More information on CityWalk “Plugged-In” music series is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com or by calling 818-622-1111.
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Grammy nominated saxophonist Rick Rossi (far right) with his band, supplies many of the artists who appear at Sherman Oaks Galleria Live.
Sherman Oaks Galleria Live, a free concert and dance series, continues through the end of August on Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings. Featuring a wide array of musical talents of all tastes, it is outdoor entertainment that makes the city seem that much smaller. Friday and Saturday evenings run 7 -10 pm and feature a variety of musical performances, while Monday is dance night from 6:30-9 :30 pm. Whether you like salsa, jazz, folk, pop, swing, R&B or rock n’ roll, it’s all here. Don’t miss three time Grammy nominated saxophonist Rick Rossi on August 13 for a blend of some great jazz.
Up this Friday is Cuppa Jo which features music by The Beatles, Judy Collins, Emerson Lake and Palmer, The Moody Blues, Fleetwood Mac, Simon and Garfunkel, Van Morrison and more. On Saturday, it’s Playback featuring and eclectic combination of 40’s Swing, 50’s Rock n’ Roll and 60’s R&B. www.shermanoaksgalleria.com/live/
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