Opening night is Friday, June 19, when the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This will be the 16th year that the Valencia Jazz & Blues will feature regional, national and international entertainers in a family friendly, quaint street party setting offering activities for adults and children.

This year’s series, set to begin Friday, June 19, will run for 8 weeks through August 7. Hours for the concerts will be 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM. The events will take place on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway, in the street outside the Hyatt Regency Valencia.

Some of the Series Sponsors, making it possible to bring the much anticipated concert series back to Valencia include: Hyatt Regency Valencia, Chiquita Canyon Landfill and The City of Santa Clarita, among others.

The exciting schedule of artists appearing is as follows:

June 19 – Tom Nolan Band

June 26 – Lori Andrews JazHarp Quartet

July 3 – Kelly’s Lot

July 10 – Jim Gibson

July 17 – Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps

July 24 – The Tony Galla Band

July 31 – Doña Oxford

August 7 – Delgado Brothers

In addition to the extraordinary sounds offered from some of the top Jazz and Blues recording artist in the world, the scheduled series will bring a variety of activities for the entire family as well as a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. Admission is free.

The Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series is produced by Summit West Public Relations & Marketing. For more information regarding the series or sponsorship opportunities go to www.ValenciaJazzandBlues.com or call Barbara Myler at 661-290-2911.

Tom Nolan Band