Friday, July 3rd |
Adam Burns Band - An Englishman in Yosemite with a sort of “Dave Matthews” vibe. |
Saturday, July 4th |
No performance at the Art Park. |
Friday, July 10th |
The Trespassers - High lonesome gypsy and bluegrass originals from the High Sierras. |
Saturday, July 11th |
James Lee Cult Revival - Singer-songwriter Jae Rymer leads with choice originals. |
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Friday, July 17th |
Brent Schroeder - Folk troubadour playing eclectic covers and originals. |
Saturday, July 18th |
Green Machine - The best purveyors in California of reggae-jam sounds. |
Friday, July 24th |
Electric Blue featuring the Hagar Brothers - High energy blues. |
Saturday, July 25th |
Steve Johnson & Those BobTones - International blues recording artist from N.Y. in rare left coast performance. Past shows have broken attendance and tip records for Mariposa Evenings. |
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Friday, July 31st |
The Redding Bros. Band - Classic rock and country rock covers. |
Saturday, Aug 1st |
TURBOEAGLE - Hard Country - Bakersfield style. |
Friday, Aug 7th |
HWY 49 - Classic rock covers, led by Cousin Jack’s son Glenn Franklin. |
Saturday, Aug 8th |
Mike Hammar & The Nails - Home grown Native American playing electric power blues with a smile. |
Friday, Aug 14th |
Pacific Vibe - Cool, smooth jazz, led by drummer Rudy Marino - real jazz heritage. |
Saturday, Aug 15th |
Smiley Mountain – Traditional and contemporary bluegrass and gypsy music. |
Friday, Aug 21st |
Billy DeWitt & SnakeRock - Classic strong rock covers led by Billy DeWitt. |
Saturday, Aug 22nd |
Good Medicine - Folk-a-delic (Cousin Jack’s favorite) group returns for their 17th appearance at Mariposa Evenings. |
Friday, Aug 28th |
The String Slingerz - Old-timey music played on traditional instruments with old radio show flair. |
Saturday, Aug 29th |
Moon in Leo - Bret Wice’s (Asopriam) re-established alt. rock band with fresh, original songs. |
Cousin Jack’s Annual Birthday Celebration
Saturday June 20th, Noon – 9:00 pm
Mariposa County Art Park
Who is "Cousin Jack?"
Known as a "One Man Happiness Festival", Cousin Jack Franklin was a minstrel, street musician, promoter, "tuistinairist" and beloved by the community! Born in Iowa in 1929, Cousin Jack came to San Jose in the late 30's. He played big band trumpet in the late 40's and 50's, owned the famous "Jack's Record Cellar" in San Francisco, he was a long-time member of the "Marsh Flat Ramblers", a folk singing group in the Bay Area, and a regular performer with the Harvest Festival for 15 years. In 1989 he opened Cousin Jacks Music/Dolls by Alinda in Mariposa.
Cousin Jack loved Mariposa, and loved making Mariposa visitors remember their trip-sharing samples of gold, coins from all over the world, balloon sculptors and spontaneous performances, Cousin Jack was instantly loved. In gratitude to Cousin Jack and Alinda, for being a positive representative of Mariposa, sharing their smiles, spirit, good cheer, support, energy and expertise so generously, Cousin Jack was named "Honorary Mayor" and Good Will Ambassador for Mariposa.
Cousin Jack's birthday celebrations were a time of year to gather the community, play some music, have fun, and raise funds in support of organizations such as the SPCA. This free-spirited musician, who picked a 1920s Montgomery Ward Parlor acoustic guitar, dulcimer, harmonica and that throwback banjo, played for anyone who would listen! Cousin Jack could play "Mary had a Little Lamb" on virtually any instrument for local youth. He spent many hours volunteering in the schools giving free music lessons to children, and supported many local organizations.
Cousin Jack and a group of business owners influenced the County to purchase vacant land on Hwy 140 and 4th Street to become an Art Park. Cousin Jack's dream became a reality in 2004 with the new Mariposa County Art Park. It is a beautifully landscaped natural amphitheater with a small stage. For the 2005 celebration for Cousin Jack, the Mariposa County Arts Council was pleased to dedicate our Summer Music series in his honor. Mariposa Evenings is well known as:
"Cousin Jack's Mariposa Evenings!"
A blanket or a lounge chair provide the best seating for performances. Ample parking is available on 5th Street. A short stroll along the Mariposa Creek walkway also provides handicapped access.