The West Alameda Business Association (WABA) will host its fourth annual Concerts at the Cove - a series of three concerts - at Alameda’s Crab Cove at Crown Memorial State Beach starting June 14. The free evening performances will be held on the second Friday of each month, June through August. The free concerts begin at 5:30 p.m., and are open to the public.
WABA will kick off this year’s series on June 14, with a blues/soul-jazz performance by Pamela Rose and her funky, swinging Hammond B-3 organ band. The jazz group Second Nature, with a combination of styles, cultures and influences, will take the stage on July 12. And on August 9, Zydeco Flames heats up the summer evening with their spirited rhythms and soulful lyrics.
The public can call the WABA event hotline at (888) 291-9222 for additional information about the concerts.

Families can truly enjoy the Crab Cove shoreline experience by also visiting the Crab Cove Visitor Center, which is adjacent to the concert area. The Visitor Center staff is offering organized activities for families and children on the deck of the center, which will be open until 7:30 p.m. each night of the concerts. Free parking is available at Crown Memorial Beach, just a short walk from Crab Cove.

Concerts at the Cove are sponsored by WABA, Alameda Power & Telecom, Rosenblum Cellars, Catellus Development Corporation, Trans Pacific National Bank and Anheusur Busch.