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Free Lunchtime Concert: Traditional Creole French | Oakland

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Oakland City Center (12th Street) | 500 12th Street, Oakland, CA

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“Summer Sounds” Free Lunchtime Concert | Oakland

Come down to Oakland’s City Center for free concerts in the spring and summer outside the 12th Street Oakland City Center BART station starting June 26th.

The concert series give a little taste of everything, from Motown and folk to classic and jazz bands and they typically take place from noon to 1 pm — perfect for the 9-to-5 crowd in downtown Oakland.

2019 Free Lunchtime Concert Lineup: 

  • June 5th – The Afro Cuban Jazz Cartel
  • June 26th: Sabor De Mi Cuba (cuban/rumba/salsa)
  • July 10th: The Revtones (Rockabilly)
  • July 17th: The Party Starters (Variety Band)
  • July 24th: The 415s (Variety Band)
  • July 31st: Pure Ecstasy (Motown)
  • August 7th: Tom Rigney & Flambeau (Cajun Zydeco)
  • August 14th: Patron Latin Rhythms (Latin Jazz/Rock)
  • August 21st: Honor Brass Band (Nola Brass)
  • August 28th: Soul Mechanix (Funk)

Please note that the 2019 concert lineup has been updated by the promoter of this event.

Andre Thierry is a phenomenal talent who has been capturing the attention of other musicians and music lovers for years. Andre is a virtuoso on all the accordion types, single row, double row, triple row and piano key.He effortlessly moves across types to deliver an energetic two-step, traditional Creole waltz, hard-driving blues or a blend that is his own sound.

Although Andre’s instrument of choice is the accordion he also displays talent on bass guitar, rhythm guitar and drums. He sings traditional songs in original Creole French and his voice is the perfect blend of rich and soulful tones.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, Live Music
Address: 500 12th Street, Oakland, CA