Even if he didn’t sell 72 million recordings, with 15 gold albums, and five number one hits – Herb Alpert would still be a music industry icon. For while he’s best known as the trumpet player behind the instrumental pop sounds of the Tijuana Brass of the 1960’s and 70’s, …
Read More »Merced fair lines up Sheila E., Selena tribute and more for concert series
The Merced County Fair announced its summer line-up of performers for its five nights of live concerts in June. The annual fair is June 6-10 at the Merced County Fairgrounds, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Brawl breaks out at concert during Hmong celebration at fairgrounds
Video posted to social media sites YouTube and Facebook show dozens of Deev Siab concert goers brawling inside the Agricultural Building at the Big Fresno fairgrounds Dec. 27, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Las Vegas shooting at concert kills 58
A gunman on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Strip casino opened fire while country music star Jason Aldean was performing Sunday night a the Route 91 Harvest Festival. At least 58 people, including two off-duty police officers, and wounded more than 400, officials said Monday. Here, see footage …
Read More »Plain White T’s headline High School Nation Tour concert at Golden Valley High School
The High School Nation Tour stopped at Golden Valley High School for a concert in Merced, Calif., on Friday, May 12, 2017. Golden Valley is one of 60 schools on the tour as recording artists travel across the country promoting the arts in public schools. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College holiday concert set
The Merced College Chorale will make its debut as it presents “We Lift Our Voices,” a holiday choral concert, on Dec. 3, according to a news release. The concert begins … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Symphony’s season begins with ‘intimate’ concert
The Merced Symphony Association begins its 59th season with an intimate chamber music concert, according to a news release. The symphony will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Multicultural … Click to Continue »
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