Now in its 19th year, the San Jose Downtown Association hosts Music in the Park and Music in the Other Park, a 14-week music series held on Thursday evenings between early June and early September, which attracts an average 5000 people a week. These radio station promoted concerts in downtown San Jose’s most popular parks are a highlight for the summer activities of visitors and residents alike. www.sjdowntown.com

Jazz on the Plazz - 10 Wednesdays of evening music concerts in beautiful downtown Los Gatos each draw 2000 people to listen to the best in jazz while enjoying a view of the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains and access to all of Los Gatos’ stunning shops and restaurants. jazzontheplazz.com

Bruce Labadie was instrumental in developing the Paul Masson Summer Series, now the Mountain Winery Summer Series, during its exciting formative years from 1979 to 2004 and leading it to the fame it enjoys today. www.mountainwinery.com

Bruce then went on to direct the Montalvo Art Center Concert Series, from 1995-2006.