July 9 free concert in downtown San Jose features Eek-A-Mouse
Scion’s Music in the Park concert series
presented by Dos Equis and Metro Newspapers
Sixth of 13 free outdoor concerts each Thursday, June 4 - Aug. 27
Basic Information for all shows
Scion’s Music in the Park concert series: Thirteen shows each Thursday June 4 through Aug 27.
- Show is July 9, 5:30-9:15 p.m.
- Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market and San Fernando streets, downtown San Jose
- Concerts are free to the general public
- Food and drink available at the show.
- Call (408) 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com for details.
Performance information
July 9: Eek-A-Mouse (Reggae)
- Eek-A-Mouse, born Joseph Hylton performed in 2002, 2004 at Music in the Park and 2007 at Muic in the Oher Park in downtown San Jose.
- For more than a quarter of a century Eek-A-Mouse has been recording throughout the US and internationally, averaging more than 200 shows per year.
- The reggae star’s one-of-a-kind stage name came from a race horse and he has since captured reggae fans around the world with his unique sound.
- Credited as one of the founding fathers of singjaying, equal parts singing and spoken-word chat, with the ability to transform his voice into instrumental sounds.
- Co-starred in “New Jack City” in 1991
- First hit was “Once a Virgin” (1979)
- Website: www.eeksperience.com
Opening act: Rojas Band (R&B/funk)
www.myspace.com/rojasband
Produced by San Jose Downtown Association
- Title sponsor: Scion
- Presented by Dos Equis and Metro Newspapers
- Event sponsors: PW Markets, Catered Too!, J Lohr Vineyards and Wines, Red Bull, El Observador, NBC11/Telumndo 48
- Radio sponsor: July 9 – Live 105
Photos available on request
San Jose Downtown Association is a non-profit group of business and property owners working to improve the vitality and livability of downtown San Jose.
Contact Rick Jensen
Communications Director
San Jose Downtown Association
408.279.1775 x 318
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