Entertainment
Locations listed counter-clockwise from 1st Street, down State Street, and up Main Street back to 1st Street. Final list of bands for each month subject to change. Check back a couple days before each event for the latest info.
If it rains during the event, some bands may cancel, some may play outside under a small canopy, and others may be able to play inside.
1. Draegers
342 1st St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Buy some fresh food from the Draegers’ BBQ, and dance along to one of our fantastic bands!
THIS MONTH ONLY:
This band will be playing from 4:00-7:00!
Sorta Sisters
Bay Area Songwriters Kara Hermann, Jenny B-G and Kelley are known for their sweet harmonies and original songs. They are best known for their original song “Be”, now streaming. Their acoustic covers include a wide variety such as the Indigo Girls, Molly Tuttle and Florence + The Machine.
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2. Amandine Lounge
235 1st St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Enjoy a cocktail at Amandine Lounge, or bring a small folding chair to sit a while as you enjoy one of our bands.
Clarinet Peeps
Clarinet Peeps is a recently-formed group of clarinet enthusiasts from Cupertino Symphonic and Woodside Village Bands. They enjoy playing chamber music and folk songs. Come hear the harmonies of the most versatile instrument in the band!
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3. At B K Collections
342 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Stroll on over to BK Collections to enjoy one of our local bands. Bring a folding chair if you’d like to sit a while.
Jazz Before Midnight
Jazz Before Midnight plays swing tunes from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, Brazilian Bossa’s, Cool Jazz tunes and our favorites from the Great American Songbook. We’ll have your toes tapping, your body swaying, and will put a smile on your face.
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4. INSIDE Dogma
☆First Friday Sponsor☆
149 2nd St, Los Altos, CA 94022
FIRST FRIDAY PARTY! Featuring live music, drinks, and more!
Enzo
at Amandine Lounge
235 1st St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Born in Costa Rica, Enzo made his musical debut at only five years old. Enzo has performed in 3 different languages at theaters, special events, and restaurants, and has recorded an album, “Mas que palabras”. Enzo also performs at his own concerts.
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5. At Linden Tree Books
265 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Have a seat and enjoy one of our bands in the cozy sitting area outside this beloved downtown book store.
JD And The Shout
JD, Bill, and Larry are the dynamic trio behind the energetic, danceable rock & roll sound of JD and the Shout. Drawing inspiration from the music of the 1950s through the 2000s, we infuse a blend of rock, pop and country influences to create a high-octane guitar-driven sound with tight vocal harmonies. Our music is a nostalgic journey through the tunes you grew up with and can’t resist singing along to.
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6. INSIDE State Street Market
☆First Friday Sponsor☆
State Street Market, located in Downtown Los Altos, is a community space to connect with friends, family, and food. The hand-picked vendors include The Good Salad, Konjoe Burger, Miko’s CALiTALIA, Little Blue Door, Orenchi Ramen & Sushi, The Penny Ice Creamery, Little Sky Bakery and Murdoch’s Bar. State Street Market hosts live music inside the food hall on First Fridays.
9 South
Friends since their high school days in Cupertino, 9 South plays acoustic renditions of (mostly) rock songs from the 60’s to the 2000’s. The band consists of Walter Saleme (vocals, guitar, ukulele, trumpet, etc) and Tom Johnson (guitar, vocals, ukulele, percussion).
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7. Assistance League of Los Altos
169 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022
This beautiful plaza is a great place to enjoy some local music. Bring a folding chair if you’d like to sit a while.
Top Shelf Big Band
Top Shelf Big Band is a seventeen-piece big band in the South San Francisco Bay Area. We play jazz and swing from the music of such artists as Count Basie, Les Brown, Ted Heath, Glenn Miller, and Frank Sinatra, to contemporary bands like Gordon Goodwin and Louis Dowdeswell. Hear us at parks, markets, and festivals throughout the South Bay Area. We are available for hire for weddings, parties, or any other special event.
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8. At Enchante Boutique Hotel
1 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Make a dinner reservation for an exquisite meal while you enjoy the msuic.
House Band
at Enchante Boutique Hotel
1 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022
House Band plays high energy dance music from the Stones, Beatles & Elton John, to Pink, Black Keys & Adele.
Tom Corn – guitar/lead vocals, Brendan DeLumpa – guitar/lead vocals, Bob Kaplan – drums, Barbara Nelson – keys/vocals, Rob Van Wandelen – bass/lead vocals.
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9. At Veterans Community Plaza
Main St &, State St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Don’t miss the special First Friday champagne celebration here at 6:00pm!
Fully Funded
Fully Funded is a classic rock cover band from Los Altos that has been performing regularly at First Friday events for many years. We play classic favorites from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. We enjoy seeing families and kids playing, dancing, and singing along to our music.
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10. At Round Robin
146 Main St Suite 1A/100A, Los Altos, CA 94022
Seqouia
Sequoia is a trio, soft/classic rock cover band. Our song selection and creative performance of the songs we cover are what bring us the most praise and it appeals to just about everyone. It spans multiple eras (70’s to present) and generations and includes only popular and identifiable tunes from some of the greatest artists in history. We have something unique and special that audiences just love. We are happiest when we are performing and watching people enjoy our music. Whether you’re singing along, dancing or just listening, we guarantee a fun and pleasurable journey down memory lane.
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11. At Chase Bank
199 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Rock out to one of our bands at the plaza outside Chase Bank. Limited seating is available, so consider bringing a folding chair if you’d like to sit and listen for a while.
Eurotrash
at Chase Bank
199 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Eurotrash is a San Jose-based band playing Rock and Blues tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, as well as a bit of Funk, Country, and whatever else grooves. They play concert venues, wineries, company events, and private parties.
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12. Outside Rustic Oyster House
☆First Friday Sponsor☆
295 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022
A great spot to have dinner and enjoy one of our bands!
Rick Sanders
Rick is an acoustic guitarist, singer, and live-loop artist who mainly plays covers of songs you love from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
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13. At Le Boulanger
301 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022
This location has seating, so pull up a chair and enjoy one of our bands.
Sunday Seven
Sunday Seven was formed fifteen years ago with seven musicians on a Sunday afternoon. The band enjoys playing polkas, waltzes, oldies, and sing-alongs at venues in the South Bay Area.
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14. Inside Le Banc
366 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022
15. At The Post
☆First Friday Sponsor☆
395 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022
A great spot to have dinner and enjoy one of our live bands!
The Wanderers
The Wanderers are a party band serving up rock and pop favorites with tight harmonies and rhythmic grooves. Sonia, Russ, Dan and Jeff have been rocking First Friday for over four years, bringing timeless classics to life with a fresh twist. Catch them at The Post restaurant for dinner, drinks, and music that’ll have you singing and dancing in the moonlight! Book The Wanderers for your next event or visit their website to see where they’ll wander next.
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