Friday, July 31, 2015

Listen to the Music: Petaluma Music Festival

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Live music, summer sun and good company - sounds like a pretty fun and relaxing weekend, right? Combine these elements with a fundraiser that keeps music in our area's public schools and what do you have? The Petaluma Music Festival! The 8th annual music festival, which takes place tomorrow August 1, will distribute its proceeds among Petaluma public schools to fund their music programs.

Even if you do not have children, or children who attend these schools, the festival offers performances that many can appreciate and enjoy. Tonight, July 31, is the kickoff concert and VIP dinner, which features a performance from swing and jive band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. If you would like to attend, tickets range from $45-$125.

Tomorrow's festival features more than a dozen acts, a silent auction, raffles and various vendors. The headlining performers on Saturday are Nahko and the Medicine, The Wood Brothers and ALO. Accompanying acts across the venue's three stages include Rainbow Girls, The Dixie Giants and Buck Nickels & Loose Change, just to name a few. Four guitars will be raffled off on Saturday, autographed by members of Devil Makes Three, Railroad Earth, Widespread Panic, and Sean Hayes - Xavier Rudd. To view a complete schedule of Saturday's concerts, click here. In addition to performances and guitars, guests will also enjoy craft beer from Lagunitas Brewing Company, meet-and-greets and artist merchandise, and local food vendors. 

Ready to enjoy a full day of concerts? The festival takes place at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, and parking is available for free there. Admission to the event cost $40 in advance and $50 the day of. Gates will open at noon. The trip from your home at Annadel to the Fairgrounds is approximately half an hour. This is a family-friendly event! It is recommended that you bring an empty water bottle (they can fill it there), blanket, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes! Items that are prohibited include coolers and patio chairs, and you'll have to leave your pets at home. 

Prepare to eat well, enjoy the sun, listen to music and support area schools! 

Additional sources consulted:
The Press Democrat

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