Sunday, July 14
The Commodores, celebrated for their R&B classics such as "Just to Be Close to You," "Easy," and "Brickhouse," stood as one of Motown's premier bands, boasting a repertoire that included over 50 albums and numerous chart-toppers. Originating from Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, the band emerged from the merging of two disbanded groups, the Mystics and the Jays, initially driven by a desire to play music casually and meet girls. Led by Clyde Orange, the group struggled to settle on a name until fate led them to "Commodores."
THE Commodores
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Their early performances in Alabama garnered local attention before a breakthrough gig at Smalls Paradise in New York City catapulted them into the spotlight, leading to a two-week residency. Their partnership with Motown solidified after an impressive tour opening for The Jackson 5, eventually resulting in a string of hits including the funky "Machine Gun" and the soulful ballad "Just to Be Close to You." Following the departure of Lionel Richie, J.D. Nicholas joined the band, and they achieved their biggest success with the Grammy-winning tribute "Nightshift." Departing from Motown in 1985, the band continued to thrive with Polydor, maintaining a presence in the music industry well into the '90s despite lineup changes.
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The Grease Traps are a solid 8-piece funk and soul band based in Oakland, CA. Featuring tight horns and stirring vocals from that sharp-dressing, all-around fly dude, The Gata, their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin' and cure your dance jones. Over the years, they've played at festivals and clubs all around the SF Bay Area, sharing the stage with acts such as Shuggie Otis, Durand Jones, Monophonics, Robert Walter, Neal Francis, Kendra Morris, and many more. Their first 45 single was released on well-respected funk/soul label, Colemine Records. They released their first full-length LP, Solid Ground, on the Record Kicks label. Their all-analog album was recorded straight to a Tascam 388 8-track recorder between Fifty Filth Studios in Oakland and Transistor Sound in San Rafael. It was mixed by guitarist Kevin O'Dea and Sergio Rios of the funk group, Orgone.
The Grease Traps
DJ SET
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J Boogie is a seasoned figure in the music industry, serving as an accomplished DJ, engaging radio host, creative recording artist, and the innovative force behind J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science. With a music career spanning over three decades, he has mastered the art of curating diverse and captivating DJ sets, weaving together a global musical tapestry.
Hailing from the culturally rich SF Bay Area, J Boogie has dedicated his career to sharing music through his unique sound and broadening his audience's musical explorations. His contributions to established names like Om Records, Pandora, Beats, and respected Bay Area radio stations, including KALW, KPFA, and KUSF, underscore his role in promoting new musical talents. Recognized by Billboard Magazine as a "hip-hop power player," his influence in the music community is well-regarded.
Fans can enjoy his broadcasts every Friday night from 10 PM to 12 AM on KALW 91.7 FM, available both in the Bay Area and globally through KALW.ORG.
J Boogie's diverse body of work, including original tracks, remixes, edits, and DJ sets, is available on several music platforms. For more information, visit JBoogie.com and stay tuned to hear what he’ll be dropping next!
J Boogie
FREE TICKETS RELEASE SCHEDULE
1st Release: June 14 @ 2PM
2nd Release: June 21 @ 8AM
3rd Release: June 29 @ 12PM
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Tickets are also available on Eventbrite the week and morning of the show
Tables for the Commodores are currently full. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, with the intent to PURCHASE A TABLE, should it become available, please email RSVP@sterngrove.org or call (415) 625-6006
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Doors at 12PM
DJ AT 1pm
CONCERT at 2PM
ticket Types
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Our concerts are FREE but we require tickets
Tickets are released 1 month prior to the show date
Didn’t get tickets on the first ticket release? Keep checking back in! We release thousands of tickets at randomly and secretly after the first release leading up to the show date. Keep trying!
We release multiple rounds (8 actually!) of tickets secretly and randomly leading up to each show because we understand that not everyone can be there at 2:00 PM. Persistence pays off. Limit 4 tickets per reservation
Children 2 years and up require a ticket
Only reserved tickets from our official Eventbrite pages. Stern Grove Festival reserves the right to refuse entry for tickets purchased from unauthorized 3rd party resellers (individuals or brokers)
ALL GA Tickets are made ONLINE ONLY.
Info on Senior, Wheelchair, & ADA Seating.
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BASIC RESERVED TABLES
$2,000
Reserved Table for 10 People
3 Parking Spots in our Upper Lot
VIP Security Check-In and Entrance
PREMIUM RESERVED TABLES
$4,000
• Premium Table Location - Best Views of the Stage
• Reserved Table for 10 People
• Customizable Catered Lunch for 10
• Premium Beer, Wine, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• 3 Parking Spots in the Preferred Lower Lot
• VIP Security Check-In and Entrance
• Additional Marketing Benefits for Corporate Table Buyers
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$10,000
• Exclusive VIP Lounge with Best Views of Stage
• Accommodates 40 Guests
• Includes Lunches, with Premium Beer, Wine, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• 10 Reserved Parking Spots in the Preferred Lower Lot
• VIP Security Check-In and Entrance
• Festival Merchandise Package
• Opportunity for host and 1 guest to watch a song from stage (pending artist approval)