MdMCS Presents Groovin' at the Grove

Groovin at the Grove is the inaugural music festival fundraiser for Montessori del Mar Community School that celebrates local talent and brings together families for a day of fun, music, and community spirit. Set at the beautiful Mendocino Grove, this festival features local artists Bella Rayne with her band and New Nashville West with Gene Parsons as well as an opening act with drummers Chris Szejk and the MdMCS Drums Club.

The original early nineteen sixties group, Nashville West, was one of the premier, pioneer music groups that defined the term “Country Rock”. Many of the musicians that went on to form famous groups like The Flying Burrito Brothers, Poco, and the “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” version of the Byrds and Buck Owens’ “Buckaroos”, came regularly to listen and be inspired by the Nashville West as they played nightly as the house band at the “Nashville West” music club in El Monte, Southern California. They also played various clubs in Bakersfield and throughout the California Southland. Gene, as sole survivor of the original band, strives to lend tribute to the original members and late friends by having fun playing some of the music they created. The members of New Nashville West tip a hat to those iconic times and tunes while introducing songs offered from the more current times and from the extremely talented members as well.

Event Highlights

• Live Performances: Music starts at 2:15pm with the MdMCS Drums Club and Big Chris, Bella Rayne & her band come on at 2:30pm and New Nashville West performs at 5:30pm.

• Live Auction: At 4:30pm, there will be a LIVE Auction of amazing items including overnight stays and dinners at Mendocino County's finest hotels and resturants, activities and services bundles with something for everyone and more!

• Kids' Zone: A dedicated area for kids featuring face-painting and fun and interactive games and activities.

• Food and Drink: A variety of local chefs will offer food for purchase throughout the day including pizzas, paella and more. Wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.

• Vendor Booths: Local vendors will have vintage clothing and other items for sale.

  
  

This event is super Family-Friendly!

Festival Details

Date: May 4, 2025

Location: Mendocino Grove, Highway 1, Mendocino

Time: 2 PM - 8 PM

Tickets: $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Kids under 12 enter free!

Groovin' at the Grove is not just a music festival;

it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and family.

All proceeds go to our local Montessori school!