Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Bandfest showcases top East Bay bands

Bands4Bands, in association with Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD), presents “BandFest 2016” on Saturday, August 26 at Hayward Memorial Park Amphitheater. The high-powered rock program features local artists and bands, including Hardcore Dinosaur, Rico Macalma Ex’perience, Razor Train, TNP (The New Position), Vigilis, Fish Sticks, and the HAARP Unit.

BandFest is presented by Bands4Bands, a nonprofit organization whose roots go back fifteen years when “we were trying,” says founder Pete Schaaphok, “to help with music in the schools.” Today Bands4Bands “is a coalition of bands supporting bands by networking, information sharing, and live performances. I haven’t really seen anything else like it,” says Schaaphok.

Bands4Bands, besides being a support network for bands making a living with their music, is also intensely committed to giving back to the community it represents. The public is strongly urged to bring canned goods to the food drive happening at the August 26 event.

The concert is sponsored by Bands4Bands, Infiniart, Music Depot, Salvation Army, and HARD. Upcoming Bands4Bands concerts are the MetalFest on October 14 and the Toy Drive Show happening November 18 at the Bistro (1001 B St, Hayward). For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Bands4BandsOrganization.

Bandfest 2017
Saturday, Aug 26, 2017
Hayward Memorial Park
24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward
For more information: facebook.com/bands4bandsorganization
(510) 278-9695

Free – All ages

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