Music In The Park

Just had to give this event the HIGHEST rating ever! I have seen Los Lonley Boys before and I just totally LOVE them but now to play just blocks away from me at my local park AND with my personal friend JC Smith and his «HORNY» blowers (I AM talking about the trumpet and sax players lol) well ALL this was just TOO MUCH! And for just $ 10?!?
I felt so close to heaven that day I didn’t have to ask «HOW FAR». Again one of the truly amazing moments in my sweet life thus far!

It’s back! I got to attend through free tickets from Unilocal,and I had an absolute blast. They brought some great acts and the food was actually awesome and unique. The weather also was absolutely beautiful. I liked how the concert was on the earlier side so it was still sunny and light out. All in all, a great time!

I am so sad that this event isn’t going to happen anymore (lack of funding). Anyways been coming to this event every since I went to SJSU. Crazy shenanigans. people drinking and smoking hella trees. Music was always good, especially the reggae days. If they were still putting on events they should have done an EDM theme show.

I forgot to write about you. I’m just recovered from my contact high.
I went there the day they had a beatles cover bad.
Beatles FTW
;D

Definitely a one of a kind atmosphere. All types of people of all races and ages here. It’s like a free open party here every Thursday and it’s definitely worth going to. Lots of drinking, dancing and I smelled a lot of weed smoking, too. I’m not really into all that, but just saying if you are. lol
I would rate it higher, but let’s admit it, downtown is not the safest place. I may be stereotyping, but I definitely saw some creepy looking people so if you do come, come with a group! :)

Well, my first time at Music in the Park was on 7÷14÷2011 and it was mostly to see Neon Trees. It was a good time and they are GREAT live. I would’ve rated it higher just for them if it wasn’t for a lot of the people around. I was turned off by all the weed and shady looking characters.
The second time I was there was the following week and it was the same thing pretty much. Music is cool and it’s great to see that San Jose can have such nice cultural events. Unfortunately, the people who smoke weed, cigarettes, and whatever else they can find were back. After the event was over and I was hanging out with my friends nearby the park, a fight erupted between what I would assume was two gangs and we heard a snap that some people thought may have been a gun shot. I wouldn’t bring my family here and would be very attentive to the well being of any female friends I bring with me.

FREE Music in the Park this time I went to see English Beat. Saw them last Sun at Stern Grove, SF. SJ location they don’t beg & beg for Donations — I like. Security check purses/​bags before entering.
One of the opening bands was Wicker — who? Don’t know, just loud awful so called singing & rock music. Bring Earplugs! Think it lasted from 6:30−7ish.
English Beat started about 8:30 — 9:45p (I left that time, maybe they played a song or 2 more). They sang about the same songs from Sun. Stern Grove concert. I liked Tears of a Clown & Tenderness.
Food they had for sale:
Pizza My Heart — $ 4/​slices; $ 24 whole
Hot Dogs
Peggy Sue’s
Angelou’s Taqueria
Fahrenheit
Beer was $ 7 a cup. I didn’t get any. — Helps pay for the event.
Alice radio station had a booth — spin-​the-​wheel. Big prize was a CD, I just got a kid bag of cookies.
Tip: Bring a blanket, chair, Earplugs, jacket, sunglasses
FREE bike valet — by the BofA. Many Porta Pottys around near the BofA w/​hand washing station next to them.
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I came here for the Neon Trees concert and would’ve given it 4 stars for the performance alone. But I gotta ding it a star because of all the weed present. I don’t care if people want to do pot, but it stank horribly and made it feel pretty GD stuffy for an open air event!
Lawn seating is limited, so if you go, go early and bring some lawn chairs or towels. I’d come back only if I were a fan of the headliners, but the weed was the big turnoff.

I think my years of enjoying the free, weekly, summer music has come to an end. Maybe they should start charging a few bucks to keep those people who give San Jose and Music in the Park a bad name out. It’s become more ghetto than I’m willing to withstand.

This pains me to not be excited for Music in the Park, but I’m not. I just went this year 2011, and it was gated with security checking my purse for bottles and guns. Is this how ghetto it has become?
Tons of little hood rats all over the place. They are all either drunk or high. Some are looking for fights. This isn’t the peaceful event it used to be.
I think I’m over this once great free event.

First time i went the music was great. it gets pretty crowded, the age group varies. At least i can say i tried it. However, I would not attend another ghetto place like that again, sorry. NOT my cup of tea.

It seems, as with all things that start out nice, as time progresses the overall quality of persons is lessened each time I go down there. And not just the fights.
The whole attitude and vibe teeters between unconformable and obscene. It’s not just the guys fighting, it’s skanky women, illiterate youth, and a whole host of other types doing their best to fulfill every negative stereotype out there. The city and the vendors make the concessions over priced and the citizens make it unsafe.
Through with all the recent budget cut backs, I’ve VERY grateful to even have music in the park.

I’ve been going to this on and off for the past few years and it’s gotten so out of hand this year. Went last week for Freddie McGregor and left cause I thought I was going to get killed. No joke, at least hurt really bad. I like to have a good time, drink, even get a little loud… but the violence here is off the charts. Within 15 minutes we saw two big fights within 30 feet of each other. These were fights that went on for a few minutes, serious damage. Not those ones where one person gets in a punch each before it’s broken up. We left and went to jack’s bar in japantown.
If you’re planning on living a long and healthy life, don’t go to this event. I hear Sunnyvale is starting theirs up soon, hopefully it will be better than San Jose.
Also, beer prices are now SEVEN dollars, up from the previous 6 dollars.

FREE CONCERT EVERY THURSDAY IN DOWNTOWN SJ DURING THE SUMMER! It was my first time going to Music in the Park. Today was Rock. I am not necessarily a rock person but I loved the crowd. The crowd consist of all people from both sides of the spectrum; people of all colors and of all ages. Loved it! House of Siam on Wheels = Good foood! I got the Pad See Ew & basil chicken for $ 6.50!
Good food + Good company + Music = Good Time

This experience I am sure would be better if I go on a night that I would actually enjoy. Free concert in the center of downtown san jose!
I have never been to Music in the Park and I wanted to see what it was all about! So Hey why not I thought? It was the last one yesterday night for the summer 8.26.10. This date meant: Reggae Night. I don’t mind Reggae music at all! But you know what comes with Reggae!
Last night was definitely not my scene. I was about to yack from the massive smell of everyone smoking. It felt like I was Hot-​Boxing. but not really. haha
I can see this being fun though. I never realized how many people come for this event! LOTS! All ages are welcomed. Beer was $ 6 and they give you wristbands for alcohol. Food such as Pizza my heart and hot dogs are available in booths around the park.
Go to happy hours nearby before heading out here! Then Enjoy!
Thank god I have hookups for parking. ;) or else it would of been all bad.

Thank you City of San Jose for squeezing that extra cash for this summer’s Music In The Park 2010 concert series! Last night, I watched «FOREVERLAND» in concert!!!
For those that missed out, this San Francisco tribute band had a jam packed show performing not only the King of Pop’s greatest hits… but they jammed out with his hits with the Jackson 5 — «ABC» and «I Want You Back»! I’ve been going to Music in the Park since 2007, and I have never seen it this packed. Early attendees made camp around the plaza with their foldable chairs and lawn blankets. Beer and wine booth vendors surrounded the area with unbearable lines of thirsty masses. And thanks to MJ, this was a definitely one the largest outdoor parties for downtown. Special shout out to one of my favorite radio stations: 98.1 KISS FM for hosting this event!
Logistics:
— Music in the Park Concerts are always free. You must get there an hour early before the show begins. There is no assigned seating. Just break out your chairs and blankets and claim your picnic area.
— Parking is horrendous. Every year, I end up parking at the lots or public garages. Bring cash — Lots are typically $ 5.00 to $ 8.00.
— No glass bottles or alcohol at the event site. The City of San Jose installs chain link fences for each major concert. Security enforced.
— Make plans to eat a light dinner before the show. There are food vendor onsite, but the lines are hella long. My friends and I ended up taking advantage of the local restaurant happy hours after the show.

Music in the park is always fun… I have been going to this reoccurring event forever, yep I’m that old! = D
It’s a nice diverse crowd of people and ages… Most of the time everyone is really cool, of course there can be a few bad apples, that taint the pie… everyone should just chill and enjoy. Security and a mild amount of cops are visible, but no one wants to babysit so. just take care and have fun!
I bike there, and near security is a bike lock up area. There are little concession stands that offer different types of foods and then the Bevi’s although not much of a selection its sponsored by Dos Equis, but the Amber is pretty good.
The venues range from pop to rock, and Ska!!! Woo hoo… Reggae and tribute bands… plenty of seating on the lawn or you can hang out right down the middle of the walking path where the benches are located up near the stage… This makes for a great evening after work, bike over and have a beer be safe and rock out!

I drove up north to go to technology museums with my son before he started his college classes again. I happily found out that there was a live concert in the park a block away from my hotel the night before I was scheduled to leave.
The White Album Ensemble performed all the songs from «Across the Universe». I love The Beatles so this, to me, was a fabulous way to end a trip to San Jose. The City of San Jose knows how to put on a concert! They block off the street, add more porta potties and included local merchants for food and booze. That’s right — during the concert, you can drink Dos XX and J. Lohr in the park if you want with no hassles. All the while there is a good police presence and city workers cleaning up the park.

I used to be quite a regular at Music in the Park. It offers a great event for the city during the summer months and is free! Woo Hoo! Over the years, they’ve expanded their food vendors and have been able to offer a good variety of musical entertainment. And c’mon now, who doesn’t love seeing them some Mandy Moore or El De Barge!
It does get crowded these days and they have begun checking bags and picnic baskets… so don’t bring things you shouldn’t be bringing! :) So if you’re free on Thursday evenings in the summer, grab a blanket and your boo/​buddies and head on over to Plaza de Cesar Chavez for some good music and entertainment!

My favorite in Jr High: Third Eye Blind
Unusual to see them here for FREE!
Super packed!
Inside the crowd, but away from the mosh
Coming next time with stilts! :P
Outline of the concert
5:30−6:30: Opener
6:30−7:20: intermission
7:20−8:20: Third Eye Blind
Tips
— Take public transportation. Don’t bother bringing a car and trying to find parking.
— Bring a lawn chair or nice big blanket
— Bring a picnic dinner, or food, snacks and water
Go green take: lightrail or VTA buses to Convention Center