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 – 5:00-8:00pm
342 1st St, Los Altos, CA 94022
Buy some fresh food from the Draegers’ BBQ, and dance along to one of our fantastic bands!
The Fog
The Fog is a five-piece band playing high-energy blues-based classic rock (covers & originals) – music that’s good for listening, dancing, and eating/drinking. They’ve been playing all around the Bay Area (clubs, private events, festivals) for over 11 years, performing more than 200 times. Combined the members have over 100 years of live performance experience, and they love to connect with and entertain an audience.
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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.
Analog Kid
Analog Kid is a trio that delivers a big sound and plenty of groove. We cover soul, classic rock, funk, reggae, and 90s favorites, bringing our own twists to your favorite songs. Two lead vocalists trade off and sing tight harmonies, backed up by John Jordan’s killer solos, Aidan Young’s funky bass groove’s, and Megan Thompson’s rhythms that hit deep in the pocket.
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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.
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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4. Dogma
☆First Friday Sponsor☆
149 2nd St, Los Altos, CA 94022
FIRST FRIDAY PARTY! Featuring live music, drinks, and more!
One Sojourn
OneSojourn is a Bay Area youth rock band made up of middle and high school musicians who play classic rock, heavy metal, and prog covers including Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rush, and more. No backing tracks, no click tracks, no digital effects – just raw, live, analog rock and roll. What have you done for rock and roll today?
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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.
Enzo
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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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.
Pinki Martini
“PINKI MARTINI is a newly formed band with the bones of Charline’s Angels and our new singer Pinki. We’re playing rock and pop covers from the past 50 years that everybody knows. We’re available for private parties, corporate events”
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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
This location is sponsored this month by Tesla. Stop by during First Friday for free test rides.
Crossing Dana
Crossing Dana is a local Los Altos, Mountain View and Peninsula band. The band performs a wide selection of rock, contemporary and rhythm & blues music. They play at a variety of venues from pubs and wine bars, to private parties and corporate events.
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10. At Round Robin
146 Main St Suite 1A/100A, Los Altos, CA 94022
Retro Notes
Retro Notes is a San Francisco Bay Area band featuring the silky vocals of Alexandra Beltran and a diverse cast of musicians spanning three continents and five countries. Retro Notes’ unique sound combines elements of jazz standards, international favorites, and contemporary vocals. The band has performed live at a broad range of venues and festivals in the Bay Area since 2017, including the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest.
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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.
LGS Big Band
The LGS Big Band is an 18 piece jazz ensemble that was formed in 2006 in Los Gatos. The band has played for many types of community, school, private, and fund raising events. The musical focus of the band is dance, jazz, Latin, and vocals in all styles.
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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!
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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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
The All-Nighters
Keeping the bay up later every weekend, The All-Nighters entertain audiences with a unique combination of pop, indie, rock, and country covers spanning the 60s to today.
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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
Every First Friday, make The Post your go-to spot for great food, tasty beverages, and live music with The Wanderers! Sonia, Russ, Jeff, and Daniel bring classic rock and pop favorites to the stage – from the ’60s through the 2000s with tight harmonies, and infectious grooves. Visit their website to see where they’ll wander next and book them for your upcoming celebrations!
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Vocal Capital
We’re four guys who share a passion for singing barbershop.
Other Activities
Line Dancing at In The Moment Dance Studio from 6:30-8:30pm.
Gallery 9, at 145 Main Street, is hosting an artist reception for artist Roy Harrington and his “Southwest Creations” exhibition of black & White images shot throughout the American Southwest. Stop by during First Friday (4/3) and meet the artist, 5-8pm. The exhibit runs through April 28th.
Over at 315 State Street, Viewpoints Gallery is hosting a reception from 5-8pm for artist Floy Zittin and her “Bay Area Birds — Natural Wonders Close at Hand,” a collection of works featuring beautiful native Bay Area birds. The exhibit runs through April 26th.
MADSEN art gallery on Main Street will have extended hours on First Friday letting visitors see installations by Angela Johal, Bartosz Janczak and Jared Michael. Those exhibitions continue through the month of April at the gallery located at 351 Main Street.
Free Downtown art installation walking tour with Arts Los Altos at 5:00pm. Meet at Assistance League of Los Altos, 169 State Street.