Tempest • Celtic Rock - Music on the Square July 17, 2009

Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 20 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release twelve critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs. Hailing from Oslo, Norway, founding member and lead singer/electric mandolinist Lief Sorbye is recognized as a driving force in the modern folk-rock movement. Fiddler Michael Mullen, a favorite with the fans, is the original fiddler for the group. Bassist Damien Gonzalez, a native Californian, is also an accomplished drummer who may occasionally breathe fire. Native of Devon, England, and a former member of the UK's folk-rock band Equation, guitarist James Crocker combines a deep-rooted British folk sensibility with a life-long rock experience. Cuban-born drummer Adolfo Lazo, an original Tempest member, colors the band's sound with inventive percussion.
http://www.tempestmusic.com/

UPCOMING SHOWS - 2009 MUSIC ON THE SQUARE CONCERTS
7/24 Kenny Neal · Blues
7/31 Evolution · Tribute to Journey - Sponsored by KOIT
8/07 The California Honeydrops · Roots Music/Blues/Soul
8/14 Aja Vu · Plays The Music Of Steely Dan
8/21 Big City Revue · Pop
8/28 Still Time · Original/Eclectic Rock
9/04 Groove Kings Band · Classic Rock
9/11 Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys · Zydeco
9/18 Sun Kings · A Musically Remarkable Tribute To The Beatles - Sponsored by KOIT
9/25 Mazacote · Salsa
10/02 Zoostation · U2 Tribute Band

Other Events at Downtown Redwood City's 2009 Summer Series
Along with Music on the Square, other exciting FREE evening 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 six special outdoor exhibits featuring Art on the Square, Monday and Wednesday afternoon performances with Lunchtime on the Square, Sunday Swing Dancing with Lindy on the Square, as well as weekend Shakespeare performances, Sunday Target Family Days, and Cultural Events.
Full details at http://www.redwoodcityevents.com

Official Website: http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/music.htm