Music on the Square - Preston Shannon • Blues May 20, 2011

Free live music every week throughout the summer!

Hailed as the reigning "King of Beale Street", Memphis' own Preston Shannon is a powerful guitarist with a compelling and soulful voice that sounds like a cross between Otis Redding and Bobby Womack. Shannon toured for a couple of years as a member of soul singer Shirley Brown's band; in concert he sang Womack's part in the soul duet Brown had done years before with Womack himself. Known to have performed on Bourbon Street and in Memphis area casinos, Shannon is a singer guitarist who can solo himself through a fire-breathing set of slick, urban blues. Preston exemplifies to many listeners the power of Southern "deep soul" - hoarse, gritty vocals, brassy arrangements, and an emotional way with both party tunes and aching ballads. http://prestonshannon.com/

Come enjoy 23 wonderful shows not to be missed. With top-quality local and national musical performers — from rock, blues, Celtic, and swing, to Latin, Reggae, country, and more — music fans of all ages will be thrilled to discover and enjoy Redwood City's free summer concert series, every Friday through October 7th!

UPCOMING SHOWS - 2011 CONCERTS
5/20 - Preston Shannon (Blues)

5/27 - Orquesta La Moderna Tradición (Salsa/Afro Cuban)

6/3 - Handful of Luvin (Indie Rock)

6/10 - Boys of Summer (Eagles Tribute) Sponsored by Oldies 103.7

6/17 - Tempest (Irish Rock) plus Art on the Square

6/24 - Livewire (Pop Covers) Sponsored by 102.9 KBLX

7/1 - Whiskey Dawn (Country)

7/8 - Aja Vu (Steely Dan Tribute) Sponsored by 98.5 KFOX plus Jewlery on the Square

7/15 - Native Elements (Reggae)

7/22 - Earl Thomas (Blues) plus Art on the Square

7/29 - Cash Tribute (Johnny Cash)

8/5 - Caravanserai (Santana Tribute) plus Art on the Square

8/12 - Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's (Jump Blues)

8/19 - Cream of Clapton (Cream & Eric Clapton)

8/26 - The Rising (Springsteen Tribute) plus Art on the Square

9/2 - Stung (Police Tribute)

9/9 - Foreverland (Michael Jackson Tribute) Sponsored by 98.1 KISS FM

9/16 - Joel: The Band (Billy Joel Tribute) Sponsored by Oldies 103.7

9/23 - Mazacote (Salsa) plus Art on the Square

9/30 - Bump City (Tower of Power Tribute)

10/7 - Mustache Harbor (Soft Rock Covers) Sponsored by 96.5 KOIT

Along with Music on the Square, other exciting FREE events include: Movies on the Square on Thursdays, Dancing on the Square on Tuesdays, and Jazz on Main St. on Mondays. Other ongoing events in the coming months include seven special outdoor exhibits featuring Art on the Square, as well as weekend Target Family Days, and Classical Concerts.

Full details at http://www.redwoodcityevents.com

Official Website: http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/musiconthesquare.html