Get ready for the sounds of live jazz and blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This will be the 12th year that the Keyes Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues series will feature regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting.

In addition to the extraordinary sounds offered from some of the top jazz and blues recording artists in the world, the scheduled series will bring a variety of interactive programming for the entire family, as well as a variety of food and beverages (including wine and beer for the adults). So dust off your dancing shoes (but leave pets and outside food or beverages at home), because admission to this festive party is free.

Where & When
When: Every Friday night through August 27 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: In the heart of Valencia on Town Center Drive and McBean Parkway, adjacent to the Hyatt.

LINEUP
Friday, June 18: Tom Nolan
One word sums up Tom Nolan Band's mission: Dance! With a world-class rhythm section, great singers and soloists, and an intense stage show, TNB brings people to their feet. Soul, blues, rhythm & blues, jazz - TNB does it all.

Friday, June 25: Lori Andrews JazHarp Quartet
Lori Andrews is an energetic performer who takes the harp beyond tradition and into the elements of jazz, fusion and R&B. She has performed for Presidents Clinton and Ford, the king and queen of Spain and countless celebrities.

Friday, July 2: Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps
Teresa's band is an eclectic mix of Los Angeles-based musicians who have worked with a wide range of artists. Together they have created a sound that is funky and greasy, where New Orleans meets Texas Blues and everyone has a good time.

Friday, July 9: Jeff Jensen Band
"Based in Santa Clarita, the Jeff Jensen Band features blues the way it's supposed to be: firm in the grasp of tradition while offering a fresh voice that can be enjoyed by any audience," Jim Santella of Southland BLUES Magazine

Friday, July 16: Dona Oxford
With amazing keyboard playing and vocals, Dona continues to impress audiences worldwide with her double fisted, high-energy performance. It's all attitude, sultry good looks and a down and dirty beat.

Friday, July 23 to Friday, August 27:
To be Announced
Log onto www.valenciajazzandblues.com for more information.


The Keyes Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series is produced by Summit West Public Relations & Marketing. For more information regarding the series or sponsorship opportunities, call Barbara Myler at 290-2911.