Eleven concerts. Tributes, originals, blues, soul, country, and a Taylor Swift evening. Something for every Thursday.
Opening night calls for something unexpected and joyful — and the Sun Kings deliver exactly that. The Beatles catalog reimagined through reggae rhythms. Imagine Here Comes the Sun given the island treatment it was always destined for. A warm June evening in the valley, blankets on the grass, and the Beatles played in a way you've never heard them. Season opener doesn't get better than this.
One of the Bay Area's most celebrated Prince tributes captures the full spectrum of his genius — the funk, the rock, the ballads, the showmanship. Purple Rain. Kiss. When Doves Cry. Little Red Corvette. The Purple Ones don't just play the songs — they honor the performance. A Thursday evening in June that's going to feel like a full concert production.
Tom Petty's songs feel like they were written for California summer evenings — Free Fallin', American Girl, Learning to Fly, Refugee. The man wrote the soundtrack to this exact kind of night. The Refugees honor the catalog with the respect it deserves and the energy it demands. Bring a blanket and know every word. You will sing along whether you plan to or not.
The perfect Fourth of July opener — the Wayhighs take you back to the Summer of Love with swirling guitars and dreamy harmonies straight from the psychedelic era. Set your blanket down early and let the canyon carry the sound.
After the Wayhighs warm up the valley, Neon Velvet brings the main event energy to your Independence Day. Contemporary rock with power and polish — the kind of set that fills the Commons and keeps the evening rolling long after the last note. Stick around for the full night. July 4th in Moraga only happens once a year.
Brothers Russ and Scott Bell have spent two decades building one of Northern California's premier live acts — sharing stages with Dwight Yoakam, Jason Aldean, and Rascal Flatts. Their country, rock, and Americana sound resonates particularly well in a valley that still grows wine grapes and pears. This one fits Moraga like it was written for it.
You've never heard blues quite like this. Rebecca Roudman fronts this singular Bay Area act with a cello as the lead instrument — raw, unexpected, and absolutely electrifying. Blues and rock filtered through a voice and an instrument that shouldn't work together this well but absolutely do. One of the most distinctive acts on the Contra Costa summer circuit this year. Come curious, leave converted.
Deep Bay Area blues institution. Harmonica-driven with a full horn section, the Delta Wires have been mining the rich vein of American blues for decades. The kind of band that knows exactly who they are and plays every note with authority. A Thursday evening in the canyon with this caliber of blues coming off the bandshell is the summer experience you'll talk about in September.
The valley gets its full dance floor moment. Funk, soul, disco, and Latin rhythms from one of the Bay Area's most versatile live acts. The Hitmen don't let anyone stay seated — they play with the kind of locked-in groove that turns a casual Thursday evening into the night you talk about for weeks. If you've been sitting all summer, this is the one that changes that.
Before the main act takes the stage, Lamorinda's next generation does. Young vocalists from Lamorinda Arts showcase what this community is raising — the kids who grew up coming to these concerts with their parents, now stepping up to perform at them. A proud community moment that belongs on this stage.
After the Lamorinda Idols open the evening, Big Blu Soul Revue brings the full firepower. A proper soul revue honoring the golden era — Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, the canon that built American popular music. This is the sound that the bandshell was made for: big, warm, and communal. A Thursday night that earns the drive down the canyon.
Cassie B's Dream Like Taylor brings the full Eras experience to Moraga Commons — every era, every anthem, the production that the Swifties in the valley have been waiting for all summer. Then she stays to perform her own original material. A two-for-one evening for anyone who loves great songwriting. August 13th is going to look different than every other Thursday.
The season closer. The Chain. Go Your Own Way. Dreams. Gold Dust Woman. Rhiannon. The Dance. Fleetwood Mac's catalog is one of the great California rock canons — layered, emotional, timeless — and Fleetwood Mask honors every note with the reverence it deserves. A warm August evening, the oak-covered hills going golden, and forty-two years of summer tradition coming to its close. Stay until the last note.
You're already in one of the most pleasant towns in Contra Costa — take advantage of it. Moraga Way and Canyon Road have solid options for dinner before the show. And if you're making the drive from across the county, Smith's Landing on the Antioch Marina is worth building the whole evening around in a different direction entirely.
Moraga Commons Park is tucked into the heart of the valley. Parking at the Commons is extremely limited on concert nights — plan to walk from nearby streets or carpool when possible. Overflow parking is available on the west side of Moraga Road between St. Mary's Road and Moraga Center Shopping Center.
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