Posted: Thursday, Jun 28th, 2018
8 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Ventura Music Festival
top image by Felix Cortez
blog by Debbie Cvijanovich and Susan Scott
Gypsy Jazz! Mambo! Tango! Classical with a twist! And so much more… Something enchanting for everyone! In its 24th exciting year, the Ventura Music Festival (VMF) showcases an eclectic range of top-notch music and dance unfolding in our charming seaside community on July 12-15, July 18 and July 20-22. In February, my husband and I were treated to a “sampling” of Twanguero (see #2 below) during the Thomas Fire free community concert held in Mission Park. We were both instantly captivated by his vibrant energy and passionate musical style. (In fact…I couldn’t wait… I googled him within the first few minutes of strumming!) VMF Executive Director, the eloquent Susan Scott, artfully illustrates what’s in store this year…8 Great Reasons Why You Should Attend The Ventura Music Festival…
1. JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET
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2. TWANGUERO
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3. PINK MARTINI
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4. TRIO CÉLESTE
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5. JARABE MEXICANO
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6. AKROPOLIS
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7. PERLA BATALLA
![8 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Ventura Music Festival 8 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Ventura Music Festival](https://visitventuraca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7.-Perla-Batalla.jpg)
8. MALASHOCK DANCE
![8 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Ventura Music Festival Ventura Music Festival](https://visitventuraca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/8.-Malashock-Dance.jpg)
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