Our weekly summer concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. provide an eclectic and unique line-up of bands, and have been assembled to please a wide array of musical interests. Food vendors will be on-hand to offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5:00 p.m. with the music beginning at 6:00 p.m.
About the band: Aki Kumar is a musician with a diverse musical background and a unique approach to blending genres. Born in Mumbai, India, Kumar’s parents’ eclectic tastes exposed him to a wide range of sounds, including rock ‘n’ roll, Bollywood film scores, and Indian classical music.
After moving to the U.S. in 1998 to study computer science, he discovered blues and became a harmonica player and vocalist. His journey includes studying with David Barrett at the School of the Blues in San Jose and performing with local bands. Kumar’s music is a fusion of Chicago-style blues with Bollywood and Indian pop elements, earning him the nickname “The Only Bombay Blues Man.” His latest album, “God Bless The USA,” showcases his unique synthesis of blues and Indian sensibilities.
