Free Music Returns to the Point this Friday, 6/13!
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Chris James & the Showdowns and Maurice Tani Open PRM’s 2025 Live Outdoor Concert Series
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We hope you will join us this Friday, June 13th for the kickoff of our 2025 free outdoor summer music season, featuring Chris
James & the Showdowns and
Maurice Tani! Concerts are held every second Friday of the month through September in downtown Point Richmond (Park
Place between West Richmond and Washington Avenues) from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
An all-volunteer nonprofit organization, PRM’s mission is to build community through the shared experience of live music. Each event features two bands, food trucks, local restaurants, and a wine, beer & margarita bar—proceeds from which support the music series.
Limited festival-style seating is available, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. For more details, visit
www.pointrichmondmusic.org.
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PRM’s 2025 Line-up: Friday, June 13
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5:30-6:30 ~
Chris James & the Showdowns
Bay Area singer-songwriter Chris James delivers soulful vocals and Southern Rock/Americana vibes with his dynamic band, The Showdowns.
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6:45-7:45 ~ Maurice
Tani
Veteran Americana artist Maurice Tani brings sharp songwriting, expressive guitar, and heartfelt vocals, joined by his band and guests.
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5:30-6:30 ~ Mbira
dzaSoko
Founded by Salani Wamakanganise, this ensemble celebrates Zimbabwean culture and the rich tradition of mbira music.
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6:45-7:45 ~ EXTRA
LARGE
A Santa Cruz favorite, Extra Large mixes funk, reggae, Latin, and California rock to deliver infectious, danceable grooves.
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5:30-6:30 ~ Burrows
and Dilbeck
Known for their work with Frobeck, this duo blends soul, funk, and pop into high-energy performances and unforgettable melodies.
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6:45-7:45 ~ Big
Blu Soul Revue
Paying homage to icons like Stevie Wonder and Etta James, this high-energy group channels vintage soul, funk, and R&B with powerhouse vocals and tight musicianship.
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5:30-6:30 ~ Wolf
Jett
Fusing folk, soul, and Americana, Wolf Jett delivers "cosmic mountain music"—uplifting and rhythm-driven original songs.
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6:45-7:45 ~ The
Lemonhammer
This Bay Area indie band crafts introspective songs marked by rich harmonies and lyrical depth.
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About Point Richmond Music:
Founded in 2001, Point Richmond Music (PRM) is a 501c3 nonprofit public benefit organization that provides free outdoor summer concerts as a way to build community through the unifying language of music. PRM concerts provide a gathering place for people of
all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life by featuring musical talent from Richmond, the Bay Area and beyond. This collaborative effort relies on donations of time and money from volunteers and local businesses and organizations. Thank you to our 2025 sponsors
to date:
Republic Services,
Mechanics Bank,
Point Richmond Neighborhood Council,
MSH Group,
M.A. Hays,
Atchison Village Credit Union, the
City of Richmond, East Brother Beer and
Wicked Code. For more information, please visit www.pointrichmondmusic.org and www.facebook.com/ptrichmondmusic.
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