Up next: The summer sounds of Brazilian samba and bossa nova will waft over the community center meadow on Thursday, July 14, when Colin Wenhardt and his Bossa Nova Quintet take the stage for the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series (ISCS). READ MORE …
‘Bohemio’ keeps concertgoers on their feet
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Left, “Bohemio,” a Santana tribute band, opened Idyllwild’s Summer Concert Series with a comprehensive repertoire, which not only highlighted Santana’s songs but also included a wide range of sizzling Latin American music styles. Concertgoers exclaimed that the dance floor was filled on every song. Photo by Cid Castillo
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