The Events
Where We Play
The Serenaders is a band based in Silicon Valley; we play primarily on the San Francisco Peninsula between San Jose and San Francisco (inclusive).
The band plays for many types of events:
- Holiday celebrations (including Valentine’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas)
- Birthday, anniversary, and wedding celebrations
- Dinner dances
- Concerts in the park and at VA hospitals (charity events)
And the band has played at many different venues:
- Clubs and hotels from Santa Cruz to San Francisco
- Community centers
- Retirement communities
- Parks and outdoor events.
Examples of Serenaders Events
Viva CalleSJ
On September 19, 2021, the Serenaders performed at the Viva CalleSJ event in St. James Park, San Jose. Viva CalleSJ was an "open streets" event, a free program that temporarily closed miles of San Jose streets to bring communities together to walk, bike, skate, - and listen to music.
Tabard Theatre Big Band Celebration
On August 15, 2021, the Serenaders performed at the Big Band Celebration held by the Tabard Theatre (at San Jose's San Pedro Square).
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
On August 11, 2018, again on August 10, 2019, and yet again on August 13, 2022, the Serenaders performed on the Swing Stage at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest.
Santana Row
In July and October, 2018, in July, 2019, and again in June, 2023, the band performed on the Park Valencia stage at Santana Row (an inviting corner of San Jose). (photo by Bob Kimsey)
Angelicas
In July, 2019, the Serenaders performed at Angelicas, an inviting dinner club on Main Street in downtown Redwood City.
New Year's Eve
The Serenaders performed at the San Jose Elks' 2018 New Year's Eve celebration (photo by Marjorie Alfs).
Palo Alto Veterans Administration
The Serenaders provided live music for the 11th Annual Reveille Car Show held at the Palo Alto VA. (photo and video by Larry Trice)
CityDance San Jose
In October, 2016, the Serenaders performed at CityDance San Jose in César Chávez Plaza. (photo by Bob Jansen)
Ortega Park
For 33 years, the Serenaders provided free summer concerts at Ortega Park, Sunnyvale.
(photo by Clare Smith)
Los Altos Sub-acute & Rehab Center
The band played at the facility's Independence Day celebration in July, 2017.
(photo by photousbooth)
Menlo Oaks District Association
The Serenaders played at this community organization's annual picnic (attended by over 100).
(photo by Judy Horst)
Our Lady of Peace
The Serenaders were featured at a Major Senior Swing Gala (attended by 250) held by Our Lady of Peace Church in Santa Clara.
(photo by Bob Jansen in June, 2015)