Annual Benefit Concert
Each year Blue Bear presents a benefit concert that raises funds for the school's youth music education programs.
In February 2006 Blue Bear held its first annual Music for Youth Benefit, BLUE BEAR LIVE I at The Independent in San Francisco. Blues guitar virtuoso Robben Ford headlined the sold out event. Joining Robben on stage was Blue Bear alum, faculty member and Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Bonnie Hayes and her band. Special guests included Vicki Randle from The Tonight Show Band, and guitarist, Blue Bear alum and guest faculty member Tal Morris of Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
BLUE BEAR LIVE II took place on May 12, 2007 at The Great American Music Hall. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Booker T. Jones was the featured headline artist. Returning from BLUE BEAR LIVE II, Bonnie Hayes and Vicki Randle were joined on stage with guest vocalists Sista Monica Parker, Amber Morris and Larry Batiste.
BLUE BEAR LIVE III took place on May 9, 2008 at The Great American Music Hall. Blues guitar legend Elvin Bishop was the headline artist, and was joined by Tommy Castro, Bonnie Hayes, John Németh, Vicki Randle, Mighty Mike Schermer, André Thierry and R.C. Carriere, along with Blue Bear students, staff, and faculty.
BLUE BEAR LIVE IV took place on March 26, 2009 at Bimbo's 365 Club. Los Lobos was the headline band, joined by Jackie Greene, Elvin Bishop, and Blue Bear-affiliated student bands, The Korks from Rooftop School, Obstruction of Justice and Chrome Potato from James Lick Middle School, and Know Clue.
BLUE BEAR LIVE V took place on May 14, 2010 at Bimbo's 365 Club. The headline act was Trombone Shorty, joined by Zigaboo Modeliste and Ivan Neville. Blue Bear-affiliated student bands also performed.
BLUE BEAR LIVE VI took place on May 20, 2011 at Bimbo's 365 Club. The headline act was The Funky Meters. Blue Bear-affiliated student bands also performed.
The Blue Bear 40th Anniversary Concert took place on March 22, 2012 at Bimbo's 365 Club. The headline act was Jackie Greene. Blue Bear-affiliated student bands also performed.
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