Make Music Pasadena

I can hardly keep track of all the music festivals going on in Pasadena these days. I love it. I just found out about Make Music Pasadena, which is a festival happening TOMORROW, Saturday June 19th. There are tons of bands performing at many different locations around the city. The cost? Free. My favorite price.

Here’s the scoop:

“Make Music Pasadena is a FREE musical celebration throughout Downtown Pasadena from 11 am until 11 pm on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Make Music Pasadena takes place on World Music weekend, where more than 300 cities throughout the world celebrate the spirit of music.

“During this event Downtown Pasadena is transformed into a musical playground where every conceivable genre of music is played. Alleys, Courtyards, building lobbies, and other unconventional performance spaces become spontaneous musical stages and social gathering places. Internationally known artists will perform at two main stages. Previous performers include Kinky, Juana Molina, Nortec Collective, The Raveonettes, and Bobby Rodriquez.” (Make Music Pasadena Facebook Page)

The lineup is extensive, so I won’t post it here. You can check out the schedule and list of bands at www.makemusicpasadena.org.While I’m not familiar with the bands and musicians performing, I know they’ve gotten some great reviews.

“There’s Make Music Pasadena, an orgy of 300 shows throughout the city at $0, the admission price can’t be beat. And with Kinky, the Raveonettes, Autolux, Dengue Fever, and the Little Ones playing,neither can the lineup.” (Los Angeles Times)

“With so many free shows in so few hours, Make Music Pasadena’s bill is as impressive as it is overwhelming. In addition to local heroes Autolux, Division Day, Everest, the Little Ones, and Dengue Fever,the festival’s six stages feature marquee international talents like Mexico’s Nortec Collective, French girl-group the Plastiscines, and top-billing Danish duo the Raveonettes.” (FlavorPill.com)

I may just have to stop by and check it out tomorrow. I need to brush up on my local artists. Plus I love free live music, especially if it’s outdoors. It’s the perfect summer activity.

Photo Courtesy of Make Music Pasadena