FREE OC Parks Summer Concert Series!
OZOMATLI
Thursday, August 1 2024
Start time: 5:00 P.M.
Meeting Place:
Freedom Hall, Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley!
Details: Music! Fun! Dancing! Trail: The Boogie Trail!
Ozomatli is an American rock band, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and incorporating a wide array of musical styles – including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, hip hop, and others.[4] The group formed in 1995 and has since released seven studio albums. The group is also known for advocating for farm-workers' rights and immigration reform. The band has performed in various countries all over the world, including China, Tunisia, Jordan, Cuba, and Burma.
KYNG
Kyng is a Los Angeles–based stoner metal band consisting of Eddie Veliz (vocals, guitar), Tony Castaneda (bass, backup vocals), and Pepe Clarke (drums).[1] The group formed in 2008 and their debut release, Trampled Sun, was released on September 27, 2011, on Realid Records.[2][3] The band signed to Razor & Tie Records in August 2013[4] and the trio released their second album, Burn The Serum, on April 15, 2014. Burn The Serum was recorded at Grandmaster Recorders LTD and Sword & Shield in Hollywood, California and Studio 606 in Northridge, California. James Rota and Andrew Alekel co-produced the album. Rota is known for Fireball Ministry while Alekel is known for his work on Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age recordings.[5] The band released their third full-length studio album, Breathe in the Water, on October 7, 2016, on Razor & Tie Records.[6]
Doors will open @ 5 PM for guests to enjoy the food trucks and concessions and to save a spot on the grass for the concert. All concerts are from 5 to 8 PM (event starts at 5 PM, live music begins at 6 PM), free and open to the public of all ages. Bring your happiness and enjoy live music under the stars with OC Parks along with your Great Outdoors family.
While this is event would be great to attend as a group, the logistics makes it challenging since it is a weekday event while also having an early evening/late afternoon time period. However if you register I will let you know where I will be sitting and possibly manage to save a space or two. Even better if you can arrive early we can converge at a location within the park before officially being let into the concert space.
All OC Parks Summer Concert Series events are entirely outdoors and will be in accordance with the most current Covid guidance from State and local heath agencies.
Getting to the Music Trailhead:
The official address for Mile Square Park is 16801 Euclid St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Click here for the link to the event on OCParks website with maps and information.
Mile Square Park is centrally located whether coming from the 22 or the 405.
Use your GPS/Mapquest/Whatever for directions! Easy On and Easy Off the 405 or the 22; however be forewarned with construction and rush hour traffic please bring your patience and maybe plan some extra time unless you live near the park.
The concert will be held at/near Freedom Hall so take a gander at the map so you can get your bearing prior to arriving at the park. The park is huge for an urban park so definitely find out where Freedom Hall is located within the Park.
FREE parking at this event!
What to Bring:
You should bring your happiness and tapping toes! Also recommend bringing a folding chair and possibly a light jacket/sweatshirt. There will be food trucks and concessions too but you can always bring your own picnic basket!
Carpooling (per Covid restrictions/policies) is recommended to help reduce electric, gas cost and parking congestion. There is NO FEE for this trip!
Trip Leader: Rick Ponce can be reached at VPO-OCLB@greatoutdoors.org
Photos from past OC Parks Events:
Juan, Rick, Sonia & Nina @ Irvine Regional Park for Bruno Mars Tribute band performance in The City of Orange.
Ed, Rick, Lance & Larry at Bluff Park @ Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point.
Rudel, Rick, Claudia, Cesar & Lance @ Craig Regional Park in Brea.
