Modstock Music Festival

Join the Our Land Acoustical Band for this year's Modesto July parade and help us share something magnificent with the people of Modesto. It's free, it's fun, it's musical and in service of our community.

The details

You will march in front of the float playing along with the band Float On! Performing our extended version of the song Birthday by The Beatles in support of the theme of this year's parade,Happy 250th Birthday USA. We need singers, acoustic instrument players, and people playing various forms of handheld percussion instruments. Kazoo's welcome! You are going to really play! We want the instruments to be in tune and you can come rehearse with us at VMI on Mondays at 7:30 until the Fourth of July. We will provide lyrics with chords. The music is fairly simple except the arrangement is a little complex. You will not be electrified, but the parade goers will be able to hear and see you.

The history

The Valley Music Institute has been involved in the Modesto July Parade since 2013. Every year, except two, we have had an entry in the parade and every year, except one, we have received either the sweepstakes award, which means best float in the entire parade, or the best in our category. Last year for Fourth of July was the first time we did not have the amazing partnership of Roberts Auto Sales and My Little Balloon Co. We still managed to take home the gold, which was unexpected and an incredible blessing. Sadly, with the death of Doug Roberts, our former partnership is over. We had a good run and God bless Doug's family, business partners, and employees.
Now we are partnered with Care Collision and Beyer Cheer and, with your help we're gonna try to do it again.

For those about to rock...

Modstock!!

The Modstock Music Festival is totally stoked to announce the inclusion of HellHeart to the incredible lineup at the 16th annual Modstock Music Festival sponsored by Modesto New Car Dealers.  With over 100 bands on five stages, almost 100 vendors, Modesto's peace, love and music festival/outdoor market on August 9 will be the end of summer party to experience and remember forever. HellHeart is one of the most legendary and iconic metal bands to come from our area and we are very excited to have them as part of the day's festivities.
HellHeart is a Sacramento-based metalcore band known for intense live performances and a heavy metalcore/deathcore sound. After completing their Hell & High Water Tour, the band launched its first national tour and signed with M7 Entertainment for booking. With recent releases including Bloodletter and The End of Us, HellHeart continues to expand its audience through touring and high-energy live shows, including upcoming performances in Modesto and other cities across the U.S.

The Modstock Music Festival is totally stoked to announce the inclusion of HellHeart to the incredible lineup at the 16th annual Modstock Music Festival sponsored by Modesto New Car Dealers.  With over 100 bands on five stages, almost 100 vendors, Modesto's peace, love and music festival/outdoor market on August 9 will be the end of summer party to experience and remember forever. HellHeart is one of the most legendary and iconic metal man's to come from our area and we are very excited to have them as part of the day's festivities.
HellHeart is a Sacramento-based metalcore band known for intense live performances and a heavy metalcore/deathcore sound. After completing their Hell & High Water Tour, the band launched its first national tour and signed with M7 Entertainment for booking. With recent releases including Bloodletter and The End of Us, HellHeart continues to expand its audience through touring and high-energy live shows, including upcoming performances in Modesto and other cities across the U.S.

Opportunity to perform with a great band on the big stage!

WINTERSTOCK!!
December 7 at 319 Griswold we present two bands on separate stages every 10 minutes from 12 o'clock until 5 PM. A house party music event, potluck if you want, outdoor rock 'n' roll in the winter! This is a free event put on by the Valley Music Institute featuring all of our holiday session bands! Dress warm and come ready to rock and participate in some community music family time!
It's concert season at VMI, after the seventh we play at the prospect theater project on December 14 and then three nights downtown on our own MainStage December 15, 16th and 17th.

🎸 Valley Music Institute – Five Week End-of-Year Session Begins November 5! 🎤

Join our total-immersion music program for ages 4 to 77 — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned performer, we have a band for you!

This five-week workshop includes:
🎶 Weekly one-hour rehearsals
🔥 A 60-band epic house party performance
🎭 A MainStage show with pro sound and lights
🎟️ The annual performance at The Prospect Theater — our favorite venue! An intimate black box theater with incredible sound, lighting, and atmosphere.

🎵 Scholarships available for those who need them.
📞 Call or text 209-543-2066 to sign up today!
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Valley Music Institute Presents:
Five-Week Total-Immersion Music Workshop
Here’s your chance to be the lead singer of a band!
We’ve got bands for kids, teens, and adults, and we’re always looking for musicians of every instrument and skill level.
🎶 Especially seeking adult players right now!

📱 209-543-2066
🎓 Scholarships available