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Sensational Lineup Announced for the “Made on the Coast” Music Stage

SPONSORED BY
City of Half Moon Bay
Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill

Thanks to the sponsorship support of the City of Half Moon Bay and Old Princeton Landing, a stellar lineup of local musicians are slated for this year's Made on the Coast Music Stage at Mac Dutra Park, located at the corner of Kelly Avenue and Main Street.

Visitors will hear a wide range of styles of music from Jazz, Rock, Fusion Blues, Funk, Pop, and a marching band to an Eagles tribute band. Schedule below.

John Lester

John Lester

John Lester is an award-winning singer-songwriter-bassist who has made his mark in both the acoustic and jazz music scenes. He is a two-time winner of the “Song of the Year Award” from West Coast Songwriters, winner of “Best Jazz Song” and “Best Humorous Song” from Northern California Songwriters and he has released four albums of original music. His cover album of rock songs performed as straight ahead jazz, entitled “Jazz?”, made the JazzWeek top 100 charts.
Walter Anderson and the Half Moon Bay High School Marching Band

Walter Anderson and the Half Moon Bay High School Marching Band

Band leader Walter Anderson and the Half Moon Bay High School Marching Band will have you tapping your feet as they perform Saturday from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at Mac Dutra Park. "I have a wonderful group of students now who are extraordinarily talented and they’re killing it," said Anderson in a recent interview with April Seager of the Half Moon Bay Review.
Midnight Flyer

Midnight Flyer

Eagles tribute band, Midnight Flyer, delivers the vocal harmonies and signature musicianship from one of classic rock’s most popular bands. This Northern California based trio formed in 2015 and features Matt Owens (guitar/vocals) Keith Roberson(guitar, banjo, vocals) Marcus Cole(lead guitar, keys, vocals.
David Walker & Moxoa

David Walker & Moxoa

Moxoa is a fusion blues and jam band led by guitarist and singer David Walker. Not just another cover band, Moxoa celebrates the blues music played by The Grateful Dead with a style and a flair all its own. Along with fresh arguments of other songs from their catalog performed with a reverence for the band and a love of the Jam genre. The band features D.B. Walker joined by a talented rotating roster of players - Moxoa puts the jam on!
Michelle Lambert

Michelle Lambert

Michelle Lambert has a lifelong passion and dedication to music that is transparent every time you see her take the stage. The artist and songwriter she is today reflects the experiences she has been through, from the rigid and committed work as a classical violinist and singer during her early days in Northern California to the happy and festive Celtic music honed in Scotland. From the structured sounds of the classrooms at Berklee School of Music in Boston to the years spent perfecting her storytelling on the stages of the Honky Tonks in Nashville. Don’t be mistaken by her colorful clothes, flying red ponytails or candid smile. When Lambert steps on stage you will witness all her experiences melting together to generate a result that defies music genres or styles. Michelle’s live performances are carefully crafted with a balance between her original music and renditions of songs from her influences, from Lady Gaga to Ed Sheeran. You always get to the end of her shows wanting more.
The Aguilar Blumenfeld Project

The Aguilar Blumenfeld Project

Californian musicians Roy Blumenfeld & David Aguilar will be bringing their unique blend of swamp, blues and funk music to the 2023 Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. Only a handful of musicians have lived deeper and more traveled musical lives. The partnership of these two seasoned musicians draws on their extensive combined repertoire, honed over many years performing and collaborating with countless icons of the Americana music scene. The Aguilar Blumenfeld Project creates a fascinating mix of interpretative musical statements that melds together the steamy swamp-music roots of the blues with elements of jazz, rock and soul. Their eclectic and fascinating mix of funky rhythms and inspirational musicianship are sure to get audiences dusting off their dancing shoes at this year’s festival!

Made on the Coast Music Stage
Entertainment Schedule

Mac Dutra Park (Saturday, Oct. 14)

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM John Lester Trio
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Walter Anderson and HMB Marching Band
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Midnight Flyer

Mac Dutra Park

(Sunday, Oct. 15)

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM David Walker & Moxoa
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Michelle Lambert
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Aguilar-BLumenfeld Project
Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival
Celebrating the Great & Almighty Gourd
October 14-15, 2023 – 9am to 5pm
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA