Tuesday Concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza Schedule Released

From West Africa to West County, the summer line-up for Tuesday Concerts in the Plaza shows breadth, star power and good taste will prevail as usual at the Healdsburg traditional gatherings.

The line-up was delayed release for at least two weeks because one of the scheduled bands was slow to sign the contract. No word on who that might have been - they run a tight ship over at Parks and Recreation.

The West African All-Stars kick off the summer season with the only May date on the calendar, May 28. They are followed by the Jazz Festival's annual entry, this time the Roger Glenn's Latin Jazz Ensemble.

There are familiar performers, such as Johnny Rawls (July 9) and headline newcomers like the North Mississippi Allstars (August 6).

The styles of music are wide-ranging and sure to please the diverse demographics of Healdsburg. Western Swing hall-of-famer Tommy Thomsen will perform for the flag-waving crowd on July 2, while a Latin hip-hop band Lo Cura will play on August 20.

Occidental local Nick Gravenites and the Blue Chips will close out the season with some real Chicago Blues on August 27.

Here is the complete schedule:

• May 28: West African Highlife Band (High Life)
• June 4: Roger Glenn’s Latin Jazz Ensemble (Latin Rhythms)
• June 11: Uncle Wiggly (Blues, shuffles, boogies & funk)
• June 18: Slim Jenkins (Hot Jazz & Voodoo blues)
• June 25: Foxes in the Hen House (Country)
• July 2: Tommy Thomsen (Western Swing)
• July 9: Johnny Rawls (Soulful blues)
• July 16: Hot Club Sandwich (Gypsy Jazz)
• July 23: Texas Steve and the Tornados (Rockabilly)
• July 30: Dead Winter Carpenters (Americana, Roots Rock'n'Roll)
• August 6: North Mississippi Allstars (Southern Rock/blues)
• August 13: Danny Click (Rock – Blues)
• August 20: Lo Cura (Latin Hip-Hop)
• August 27: Nick Gravenites and the Blue Chips (Chicago Blues)

The complete schedule poster is attached as a PDF to this document. All concerts are free, from 6 to 8 p.m. Alcohol and food vendors are allowed in the Plaza from 5 to 8 only.

Comment: What band on the list do you want to see most?