Music in the Air … with Mark ‘Fenny’ Fenichel: Summer music kicks off FNMS, Vines & Vibes and Boots and Brews

Friday Night Music Series is free. Get more information at www.morganhillchamber.org.

This year’s 10-week Friday Night Music Series hosted by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce kicks off June 12. Gilroy Life file photo

By Mark Fenichel

Mark “Fenny” Fenichel

We know summer is upon us with major outdoor ongoing music events in Morgan Hill.  The Morgan Hill Chamber presents their Friday Night Music Series at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center Amphitheater beginning June 14.  Also Guglielmo Winery presents their Vines & Vibes concert Series opening June 5. And Boots & Brews is back.

The Friday Night Music Series kicks it into high gear from the start and never lets up with fun and exciting bands all 10 weeks.

Starting June 14 with The Cheeseballs playing a mix funk, R&B and dance music. June 21 we’ll see Neverland take the stage, and June 28 will feature Maroon Vibes, a tribute to the band Maroon 5. July 5 brings us the Santana tribute band Carnival.  July 12 it’s the Alex Lucero Band playing Americana and Country.  July 19 classic rockers Daze On The Green offers classic rock from the ’80s and ’90s. Pop Fiction mixes it up on July 26 playing a variety of pop, R&B, hip-hop and rock. Aug. 2 Soul Kiss will get everyone up and dancing then Aug. 9 it’s the all female Aerosmith tribute band Ragdolls. (Is the lead singer Stephanie Tyler?). The final act returning by popular demand it’s The Hitmen playing a cross over of Latin, funk, soul and R&B.

So bring your blankets and lawn chairs and make your plans now for another blockbuster Friday Night Music Series. It’s free. Get more information at www.morganhillchamber.org.

Guglielmo Winery is on board for 12 Wednesdays of Vines & Vibes.  This is a free concert series where you can enjoy a spacious dance floor or kick back and sip fine wines under their giant tent. It’s a beautiful setting and a nice place to celebrate the middle of the week. They open June 5 with Lyin I’s and cover the summer with bands including Sound Decision, The Kaye Bohler Band, Individuo Latin Quintet, The Country Cougars, Engine Room, Rjae Haas Band, Matt Masih & The Messengers, Dustflower Band, Identity Problem, and Bent. Lyin I’s return for a second appearance Aug. 28. In addition, Guglielmo will be presenting their annual Harvest Festival from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17 with live music from South Bay area favorites The Houserockers. For more information visit them at www.guglielmowinery.com.

Finally, grab your dancing boots as Boots & Brews returns to the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center June 29. The featured acts include  Lee Brice, Eddie Montgomery (of Montgomery Gentry Band, Michael Ray and Dasha. An amazing line up. For tickets, visit www.cbfproductions.com.

Mark Fenichel is music writer. Send tips to [email protected].