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The summer’s hottest outdoor concert series in the East Bay!
All concerts are FREE and perfect for the whole family! No tickets are required, but seating is first-come, first-served, so be sure to arrive early. We'll have extra ways to keep cool during unusually hot weather with misters, additional umbrellas, and access to our air conditioned lobby!
Presented by Lesher Center
Located on the Rudney Plaza (corner of Locust St & Civic Dr)
Running Time: approx. 90 minutes, with no intermission
Summer Sounds 2026 Lineup
Summer Sounds: VUP
- Date: 07/24/2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: A high-energy funk and soul band known for reimagining timeless classics.
FREE CONCERT
The popular outdoor concert series returns to the Rudney Plaza at the Lesher Center! Concerts are free and begin at 5:30 pm.
VUP
A high-energy funk and soul band known for reimagining timeless classics.
VUP brings you the legendary music of Stevie Wonder, MJ, Chaka, D’Angelo, and other funk and jazz greats. The band loves to perform original arrangements of timeless songs, and they guarantee that you’ll want to get out of your seat and join the party. Get ready to dance and get down to VUP! VUP has performed in venues across Ann Arbor, San Francisco, and New York City. They are so excited to be part of Summer Sounds 2025 and bring their energy back to the Bay Area!
BAND
Vocals - Ariana Kertsman
Saxophone - Darren Lee
Trumpet - Adam Solomon
Guitar - Jackson Manfredi
Drums - Stephen Oduro
Bass - Jack Nissen
Keys - Rowan Tucker-Meyer
NO TICKET REQUIRED!
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