Novato is a town in the northmost part of Marin County, CA. We are extremely proud of our musical talents/influences, educational system, talented students, dedicated teachers, caring parents and community members. As one of my friends describes Novato, this is a town with 'HUMANITY'. Living here, I have to say that I agree wholeheartly!
Out of the extraordinaty humanity, the love of music, the care for our public schools, the local music circle started the annual 'Rock and Blues by The Lake' all day fundraising event for public schools six years ago. The annual event is hosted at Stafford Lake, one of the most gorgeous backdrops for mucial performances.
The programs are geared towards whole family entertainment with three stages with big stage for the big bands, next to it, is the medium stage for local high school performers. At the other end of the park is a smaller stage for younger kids, individual performers, Battle of the Band, etc.
There are also many play structures for younger kids, as well as booths from public schools with activities to introduce young kids to music, drama, theater, drawing, etc.
The event is staffed mostly by volutneers from local PTSAs and boosters, with net proceeds going to public schools. Local musicians participated and local merchants donates both service and goods. The Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise, the club of Yours Truly, wiill be in charge of Parking at the site. Since inception the event has raised over $330,000 for local public schools.
This year's event is headlined by Three Eye Blind and Plain White T's; selection to endear both younger and older crowds. The event organizer expects sold out crowd.
Rock and Blues by the Lake Schedule
Hope to see you there - I will be parking cars from 9 - 12PM that day!
Past year's musicias include:
Journey
Sammy Hagar (resident of Mill Valley)
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This looks like a wonderful event...AND the money goes to the schools. INCREDIBLE! And just look at those views. My goodness...I'm so jealous. I'm sure that it is going to be even more successful this year than previous six years. GBU!
Thanks, Elizabeth. The other fun part is we get to go and see all our friends. Novato is not a huge town with 50,000 population, but a very friendly town. Since I volunteer at schools, it seems to me that I know all the great people in town. It's a lot of fun to just go and say Hi to all these wonderful folks.
I am very excited about this also. Will be a gorgeous day!
Sylvia - I used to live in Fairfield, Ca - always loved the scenery there and over the Vallejo bridge. This posts reminds me of the fun we had in the 60s and 70s at outdoor concerts all over Ca.
Hi Virginia - We do see people with the 60', 70' influences in the concert. Fun to watch! There was a great turn out yesterday; a bit hot for Novato, but warm days make wonderful evenings for concert nights!