Live Entertainment Line Up
Check out our live music lineup for the 2025 Livermore Downtown Street Fest!
This year, experience two live entertainment areas as well as beer and wine tasting lounges featuring the best from local breweries and wineries!
Bankhead Plaza Stage located at 2400 First Street is sponsored by Fremont Bank, Thank you for your support!
Stockmen's Park Stage located at 29 S. Livermore Ave is sponsored by the businesses of Blacksmith Square: Tap 25, Sweet Hope Naturals & Swirl on the Square! Thank you for your support!
Street Fest Tickets! Buy ahead and skip the lines. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
Scroll down to see all of the band bios and to visit their websites! Thank you for supporting local artists!
Saturday - May 17th, 2025 at Stockmen’s Park
10:30am – 12:00pm – Joey T & Friends
Joey T - Percussionist, Promoter & Band leader who is always excited to play for those who love music! I been fortunate to perform with many talented musicians that stems for Latin Jazz, Classic Rock, R&B, Dinner Jazz & Funk.
Didier Bouvet - French native born on the island of Mauritius, Ile de France as it was formerly called, Didier began learning to speak English at seven and playing the guitar at eight (coming from a long line of accomplished classical composers and pianists on his paternal side, the latter came to him much more easily). His self-taught forays began casually at firs after moving to the U.S., until he was introduced to the likes of Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, and Allan Holdsworth, all of whom he studied intensely.
He moved to the san Francisco Bay Area after high school and began studying guitar for the next ten vears with virtuoso Marc Bonilla who has worked with such luminaries as Ronnie Montrose, Keith Emerson Emerson, Lake and Palmen, and Glenn Hughes Deep Purple). His ability to play so many styles of music
12:30pm – 2:00pm – The Midnites
The Midnites are a Soul, R&B, Blues band made up of Livermore natives bringing an eclectic mix of the aforementioned genres. Inspired by the greats of the past with a love of musical progression, The Midnites bring you an inspired take on classic soul songs while mixing in original material that you will absolutely love.
2:30-4:00pm – Crawdad Republic
No constituents should be left in the balance, void of representation, of fair and just governance, not even small freshwater crustaceans. Crawdad Republic was born among the vineyards in the Bay Area’s Livermore wine country. Their honest style is inspired by folk and bluegrass instrumentation and is vocally driven, often boasting four and five part harmonies. The band’s three albums have received accolades for their simple form and catchy tunes. In Craw we Dad.
4:30pm – 6:00pm – 3Day Weekend
3day Weekend is a high energy, fun, 10-piece band, with a great groove! With three singers, a horn section and full rhythm section, 3day Weekend plays songs by Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Ike and Tina, Stevie Wonder, and more. Our fans love to dance from our first tune to our last!
Saturday - May 17, 2025 at Bankhead Plaza
10:30am – 12:00pm – The Groovy Judy Band
Whether she is rocking the stage at some of San Francisco’s longest-running and most popular events or entertaining crowds at the legendary Great American Music Hall, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Groovy Judy has become one of the Bay Area’s most recognizable musicians. Inspired by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles, Groovy Judy’s classic riffs and warm personality have endeared her to fans everywhere. She's a Livermore native, proud graduate of Granada High School and loves to rock her hometown! She's also a golfer and learned how to play here in Livermore at Las Positas Golf Course. Judy is also a cancer survivor. In 2017, she was diagnosed with stage 3 salivary gland cancer, a rare form of the disease seen in one case per 100,000 cases in the U.S. each year. She underwent surgery to have the tumor removed and made an immediate return to the stage, refusing to cancel her shows despite temporary paralysis on the left side of her face. She also teaches music to up and coming rockers as well as donates proceeds from her shows to several charities. For more information on Groovy Judy, visit her official website at groovyjudy.com
12:30pm – 2:00pm – Highway Vagabonds: A Tribute to Miranda Lambert
The Highway Vagabonds are America’s premier tribute to Country superstar Miranda Lambert. Playing her greatest hits, latest releases and more, they guarantee to put on a great show and create a memorable experience.
2:30pm – 4:00pm – The Vigilantes
The Vigilantes are a seasoned cover band of family and friends, rocking out together for over 20 years. We’re passionate about live music and putting our unique twist on songs through creative mashups and medleys. From 70s classics to today’s hits, our eclectic playlist guarantees surprises with every performance. Always practicing and evolving, we aim to deliver the music other cover bands shy away from—done right. When you catch our show, we promise good vibes, fresh tunes, and a dance floor full of energy! Let’s make every moment unforgettable.
4:30pm – 6:00pm – Damn Dirty Apes
The Damn Dirty Apes like playing music and having fun. More importantly, they make sure their audience has fun, too. Playing rock and roll hits from the 60’s through today, along with some country and funk favorites, the band always gets the crowd on their feet dancing and singing. Formed in 2001 and based out of the Livermore valley, the band has performed at the Alameda County Fair, Good Guys car show, Livermore’s Thirsty Thursday, Pleasanton’s Concert In The Park series, as well as numerous clubs throughout the bay area. Whether they’re playing rock staples, contemporary hits, or bringing out closet classics, the Damn Dirty Apes will have the crowd proclaiming “Four thumbs up!”
Sunday - May 18, 2025 at Stockmen’s Park
9:00am - 9:45am – Joya Yoga Session
Join Joya for a FREE morning yoga session in the park. Please bring mat and water. Our mission is to empower communities of all ages, sizes, shapes, genders, religious beliefs, sexual orientations and colors to come together as one by providing a safe and encouraging environment to practice wellness and strengthen the mind, body and spirit.
11:30am – 1:00pm – Loren O
Local favorite bringing you all of the best upbeat classics!
1:30pm – 3:00pm – Frankie Bones Project
The Frankie Bones Project is a local Livermore band of veteran musicians who have been playing live and in open mics locally for the last 25 years, and were instrumental to the evolution of the Livermore Music Scene. In both past and present you can see the players playing locally in other current popular Livermore bands. The band covers popular well known song from artists including Tom Petty, Allman Brothers, 311, RHCP, Van Morrison, Santana, Led Zeppelin, Zach Brown, Springsteen, Eddie Money, Johnny Cash, Dire Straits, Rolling Stones, Jack Johnson and many more. The band also has surprisingly good originals by main vocalist Frankie who wrote music while deployed in the services. You can see them live in numerous local wineries most months throughout the year.
3:30pm – 5:00pm – Petty Rocks
Petty Rocks is the ultimate tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, delivering authentic recreations of Tom Petty’s greatest hits and select Traveling Wilburys classics. With a frontman who looks and sounds like Tom Petty, we bring audiences a truly immersive experience.
For over six years, we’ve rocked casinos, music festivals, summer concert series, and iconic venues throughout Northern California. Our high-energy performances transport fans back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll, capturing the spirit and sound of one of America’s greatest songwriters.
Sunday - May 18, 2025 at Bankhead Plaza
11:30am – 1:00pm – Maddy Hudson
Emerging pop vocalist Maddy Hudson is a dynamic singer and songwriter who has captured the hearts of audiences nationwide. Recently featured on American Idol, she is excited to share the next stage of her journey with fans.
1:30pm – 3:00pm – Foam Riders
Foam Riders bring the party with a high-voltage tribute to the best of ’80s rock — and a few surprises of their own. Known across the East Bay for their explosive energy, killer musicianship, and spot-on renditions of hits from Journey, Van Halen, Billy Idol and more, this crowd-favorite band turns every show into a full-throttle singalong. With a mix of iconic covers and a few original jams that fans now know by heart, Foam Riders deliver a nostalgic, no-holds-barred rock ‘n’ roll experience you won’t forget.
3:30pm – 5:00pm - Ruff Stock
Ruff Stock is a Rodeo term referring to animals that are “un-ridable” or mean enough and tough enough to be used in a rodeo. Mike Giannecchini, one of our two singers, used to be on a local rodeo circuit around 20 years ago. After meeting Mike in May of 2024 and making a few phone calls this band started coming into view with the goal of being a really good Country Western Cover Band. We have some great folks and real talent in the band but two of them are Local Music Giants. If you ask around town about Patrick Martinez and Gabe Duffin, you’ll find that everyone in the Livermore music scene knows and respects them. They really are local legends and we are lucky to have them both playing with Ruff Stock. We are all local to Livermore and we currently practice in Mike Giannecchini’s custom cabinet shop here in Livermore. If you know of anyone who would like new custom cabinets, Mike can help you out with that at Caliber Cabinets. Mike Giannecchini - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Patrick Martines - Lead Vocals/Pedal Steel Guitar, Gabe Duffin - Lead & Rhythm Guitar/Back up Vocals, Bill Sheridan - Lead & Rhythm Guitar/Back up Vocals, Michael Lewis - Bass Guitar/Back up Vocals, Russ Beck – Drums.
Stockmen's Park Entertainment Stage is sponsored by The Businesses of Blacksmith Square - Tap 25, Sweet Hope Naturals & Swirl on the Square! Thank you for your support!
Bankhead Plaza Entertainment Stage is sponsored by Fremont Bank! Thank you for your support!
