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Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival Starts Next Thursday, July 6-Free!! Reserved Seats $10

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Free

Summer breezes… an intimate courtyard… free parking… and great music. Escape to Culver City for the 2017 Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival. Boulevard Music presents 6 free concerts on Thursday evenings at 7 pm from July 6 through August 10 in the palm-lined courtyard of Culver City City Hall.

 

Curated by producer Gary Mandell of Culver City’s Boulevard Music, Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival offers something for everyone: Country/Bluegrass music from 2016 Grammy nominated Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands (July 6); The sounds of Zydeco with blues/jazz/rock from Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic (July 13); High energy Afro/Cuban rhythms great for dancing from Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (July 20); Soaring Gypsy Jazz from The John Jorgenson Quintet (July 27); Classic Rock done acoustic with string quartet by Led Zepagain (Aug 3); and Country/Rock/Blues from guitar legend Albert Lee and his band (Aug 10).

 

Avoid the crowds and parking hassles of other areas on the Westside. Parking is free for two hours in designated structures in downtown Culver City, and dozens of dining options are available within walking distance. Culver City’s downtown area is Southern California’s best-kept secret, featuring a wonderful mix of historic buildings, boutiques, theaters, galleries, and unique restaurants opening onto tree-lined streets.

 

Culver City’s Boulevard Music Festival is sponsored by The City of Culver City, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Boulevard Music, Culver Studios, John Riordan Plumbing, Culver City Volvo & Mazda, Maxam Properties, Swiss Motors, Sorrento Market, Papa John’s Pizza, D & E Associates, Hillside Memorial Park, Cavanaugh Realty, Dolce Realtors, Marriott Hotel, Michael Kayem Remax, Public School 310, Music Munchers, Culver Hotel, Dynagraphics, Culver City News, Culver City Observer, Steeldeck Inc, Eastman Guitars, Kremona USA, Ohana Ukuleles, Ernie Ball and more to be confirmed soon as sponsorships are still available. Your company name could be here..

 

Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival takes place on Thursday evenings at 7 pm from July 6–August 10. The Culver City City Hall Courtyard is located at 9770 Culver Blvd. in Downtown Culver City (corner Culver Blvd. and Duquesne Ave.). Parking is free for the first two hours (with festival validation) in designated structures in the Downtown area. The courtyard opens at 4:30 pm. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages may be brought into City Hall Courtyard. For more information, call Boulevard Music 310-398-2583.

Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival

WHAT:

Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival – Six free concerts under the stars in the intimate courtyard of Culver City City Hall. The 2016 summer series offers something for everyone including Zydeco, Classic Rock, Gypsy Jazz, Motown/Soul, Afro/Cuban, Bluegrass/Country, Country/Rock/Blues and more types of music. Enjoy dozens of dining options within walking distance. Even the parking is free (with festival validation) for two hours in designated structures.

 

WHEN:

July 6 – August 10, Thursdays @ 7 pm (City Hall Courtyard opens @ 4:30 pm)

  • Thursday, July 6 @ 7 pm: Country/Bluegrass music from 2016 Grammy nominated Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands
  • Thursday, July 13 @ 7 pm: The sounds of Zydeco with blues/jazz and rock influences from Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic
  • Thursday, July 20 @ 7 pm: High energy Afro/Cuban rhythms great for dancing from Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca
  • Thursday, July 27 @ 7 pm: Soaring Gypsy Jazz with elements of Latin, Romanian, Classical, Rock, and Greek music from the John Jorgenson Quintet
  • Thursday, August 3 @ 7 pm: Symphony to Heaven—Acoustic Classic rock with string quartet as performed by the premier Led Zeppelin tribute group Led Zepagain
  • Thursday, August 10 @ 7 pm: Country/Rock/Blues guitar legend Albert Lee and his band

WHERE:

Culver City City Hall Courtyard

9770 Culver Blvd

Culver City, CA 90232

(corner Culver Blvd. and Duquesne Ave.)

 

ADMISSION:

Free

Also become an entry level sponsor by purchasing one of the 100 premium reserved seats at $10 each per show available at Boulevard Music.

Tickets may be purchased at Boulevard Music in person or over the phone.

 

PARKING:

Free underneath City Hall in the City Hall Garage.

Additional parking is free (with festival validation) for the first two hours in designated structures in the Downtown area.

INFORMATION:

310-398-2583

www.boulevardmusic.com

www.culvercity.org

OTHER:

Dozens of restaurants, as well as galleries and boutiques, are located within walking distance. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages may be brought into City Hall Courtyard.

Details

Date:
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Cost:
Free

Online tickets sales close at 6pm the night of the show.  Any remaining tickets are for sale at Boulevard Music when doors open At 7:30pm unless noted otherwise.  Tickets may also be purchased in person at Blvd Music or by phone (310) 398-2583 using a major credit card. 

A $3 service charge per ticket is added to online and phone orders. All ticket sales are final. They are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. For online ticket purchases, you will need to provide the ticket barcode for entry. Please print your ticket or display the barcode on your phone.

Please note all shows start at 8pm and doors open at 7:30pm unless indicated otherwise. People who already have their tickets (purchased them in advance) get in first when doors open at 7:30 pm. After the people who already have their tickets are admitted any remaining tickets will go on sale.

Please note that taking photos or any other type of recording is not allowed during performances at Boulevard Music.