BLEND: Oakland's International Concert Series
Schedule
Sat Jul 29 2023 at 08:00 pm to Sat May 18 2024 at 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Buck Wild Brewing & Taproom | Oakland, CA
Welcome to B: L: E: N: D, Oakland CA's International Concert Series. "An OASIS of Live Music in the Heart of Jack London Square"
About this Event
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Nestled in the heart of Oakland's beautiful Jack London Square, B: L: E: N: D showcases the dizzying diversity of The Town's live music scene in a welcoming, Family-friendly environment.
Afro-Beat, Brazilian Soul, Oakland Blues, Latin Grooves...
SOULFUL, INTERNATIONAL & ACOUSTIC
Two Saturdays a Month, 7-9 pm, B: L: E: N: D brings you the World....Oakland Style! THESE ARE ALL AGES SHOWS - Children Enthusiastically welcomed and Under 12 are F-R-E-E!
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GET TICKETS EARLY - MANY SHOWS SELL OUT ! (Max. Capacity = 50)DIFFERENT SOULFUL AND ECLECTIC ARTISTS EVERY SHOW** POSITIVE VIBES ALWAYS **
Beautiful venue at BUCK WILD BREWING, 401 Jackson St., Oakland, in the heart of JACK LONDON SQUARE.
Over 20+ Craft Beers on Tap. IPA's, Lagers, Kolschs, Sours, Hazy's.... Buck Wild Brews it! Organic, Gluten-free wine available.
Kitchen Is Open until 8:00pm! FANTASTIC Baja Fish Tacos, Chicken Batter-Fried in Buck Wild Kolsh beer, Parmesian Truffle Fries, Classic Burger on Udi's bun with Arugala... Bring your appetite, stroll Jack London, and enjoy an unforgettable night out!
We are proud to offer our SAFE ESCORT service. One of our staff will personally walk you to your car (no charge) after the show!
All our shows are FAMILY-FRIENDLY! Children enthusiastically welcomed: we have a dedicated side room (visible from the main listening room) stocked with games to keep your little ones entertained while you enjoy the show!
GET YOUR TIX IN TWO EASY STEPS:1. Scroll down to 2024 SCHEDULE and choose your show, then2. Click on red "SELECT A DATE" button and input your chosen date
B:L:E:N:D 2024 SCHEDULE:
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Saturday, January 27, 2024 7-9pmBalkan Beats with LARS & IN CHARGELARS AND IN CHARGE performs high-energy original and traditional music of Turkey, Greece and beyond....all presented with unmistakable Oakland swag. Lars Tergis leads the charge on violin with driving, gritty interpretations of traditional party tunes as well as original compositions based in regional scales and rhythms. With Chris Reid, Joe Rosato Jr. and percussionist Faisal Zedan.
For "BALKLAN BEATS with Lars & In Charge" show, click "Select a Date" & pick Jan. 27
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Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, 7-9 pmBRAZIL:Bless SAMBA!Join BRAZIL:Bless, Oakland's free-wheeling SAMBA band for a night of Brazilian classics, Feel-Good originals and light-up-the-night percussion as we celebrate BRAZIL! Featuring charsimatic vocalist CATIA MACHADO LUND, guitar/cavaquinho talent BRIAN MORAN and accordeon whiz KHALIFA, plus the one-two percussion duo of BRIAN RICE and BOBBY BEATS (with SPECIAL GUESTS).
Come early, stroll Jack London Square, grab a meal and beer and make it a great night out in Oakland! This is an ALL AGES show and Children 12 & Under are FREE.
For "BRAZIL:Bless Samba" show, click "Select a Date" & pick Feb. 10
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Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, 7-9 pmGypsy Flamenco Jazz with BARRIO MANOUCHE TRIO“BARRIO MANOUCHE IS TAKING THEIR AUDIENCE ON A MAGICAL JOURNEY, WITH A UNIQUE FUSION OF CULTURES AND MUSICAL BACKGROUNDS, AND AUDITORY AND VISUAL FEAST LIKE NO OTHER”
Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of Jazz Manouche, Modern Jazz, Flamenco and Latin-American rhythms.
This intimate TRIO PERFORMANCE features Javi Jimenez (guitar, vocals), Ross Howe (guitar), and Luis Jiminez (cajon). Be prepared for an emotionally charged sound that is difficult to classify but instantly recognizable. This is an ALL AGES show and Children 12 & Under are FREE.
For "BARRIO MANOUCHE" show, click "Select a Date" & pick Feb. 24
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BANDS & MUSICIANS! Would you like to play in the B L E N D Concert Series?
Send email captioned "Submissions" with link to bios, photos, social media, videos (live performances) to [email protected]. Thank you!
Where is it happening?
Buck Wild Brewing & Taproom, 401 Jackson Street, Oakland, United StatesUSD 20.00
