Publications
Bangka Sa bay
"Boat on the Bay" DJ Ferry Night
"Sail the San Francisco Bay to live DJ sounds, sweeping skyline views, with all-ages feel-good vibes. DJ JP Breganza brings the energy of Filipino celebrations into unconventional spaces—this time, from land to water—connecting cities the same way Filipino gatherings connect people." - Vallejo Sun
Vallejo's Drag Brunch
Slay for Your Stay
"Since its start, the event’s popularity at Bambino’s has been nothing short of impressive, explained Bambino’s owner Ismael Palacio. 'Statistically, this is unlike anything we’ve seen,” he said. “It has been sold out in almost every single show.'" - Times-Herald
Times-Herald | Vallejo Drag Brunch kicks off new competitive segment
Earth Daze
hosted by Ever Wonder & City of Vallejo
"the family-oriented festival was aimed at honoring Earth Day and all that it stands for....As usual with downtown Vallejo events, the energy was kept high — this time with beats from DJ Big Vince and MC, Mr. Chubs of the Free Music Collective." - Times-Herald
Times-Herald | Earth Daze: A sustainable celebration in Vallejo
Vallejo's Drag Brunch
Back for more
"FMC enlisted the expertise of local drag queens MissCherryLane and Sadie C. Sparkles. Although Bambino’s hosted after hours drag shows in the past, MissCherryLane and Sadie C. Sparkles hosted their first official drag brunch back in June and will host the upcoming event in July as well." - Times-Herald
Times-Herald | Bambino’s Drag Brunch is coming back for more
Hope for live hip-hop in Vallejo
"But there may yet be hope for live hip-hop in Vallejo. Carnalito’s Customs at 905 Tennessee St. has doubled as recording studio Thou Wow Studios since January.
In collaboration with the Free Music Collective, for the last three years they have hosted cyphers, artist development workshops, live bands, singers, songwriters, rappers, ravers, and everything in-between. By varying the age restrictions on their events, with some open to all ages and some 21+, the collective’s lineup of events are constantly changing, pushing as many different sects of Vallejo as possible to participate." - Vallejo Sun
Vallejo Sun | It’s time to bring live hip-hop back to Vallejo
707 Week Afterparty
"Or for more Vallejo vibes, drop by Bambino’s for the 707 Hangout: After Party, with R. Shay Miles, Khaylee Lujan, and Free Music Collective. The Hangout is a nightlife moment built on beats, community, and unapologetic local pride." - Vallejo Sun
Vallejo Sun | 707 Week Afterparty
Summer Jump Off
Summer Concert Series
"Summer Jump Off ‘25 is the third year that Free Music Collective and Thou Wow Studio have collaborated for a summer concert series. Started in August of 2020 during the height of the pandemic, Free Music Collective had a goal of bringing together Vallejo artists and making the city a focal point of the Bay Area music scene, says founder Jeremy “Remy” Smith-Batha." - Times-Herald
Times-Herald | Jump Off supports new musicians in Vallejo
Dads & Grads on Father's Day
Filipino Punk band DownbyDown hosts celebratory concert
"FMC’s founder Jeremy 'Remy' Smith-Batha says that the Dads and Grads show was really spearheaded by Down by Dawn. The goal is to put on a show that celebrates these members of the community. 'it’s wholesome and it invites that type of atmosphere,' says Smith-Batha....'Really it’s a celebration of a lot of things and it’s a celebration of the community that we’ve built here in Vallejo,' says Aguila." - Times-Herald
Times-Herald | Vallejo band celebrates dads and grads on Father’s Day
Hip-hop events in the V
Summer Daze '25 @ Carnalitos
Get ready for a night of live music, food & drinks, local vendors, and nonstop vibes with some of the Bay Area’s hottest artists. Genre: Multi-genre, pop, alternative, hip-hop, R&B, Latin, and more.
Vallejo Sun | Upcoming Vallejo Events – Hip-hop events in the V
Save Los Amigos Taqueria
"A handful of classic cars, a DJ and a drummer showed up at Los Amigos Taqueriain the rain last Saturday afternoon, the first of a series of community efforts planned to draw business to the restaurant struggling to get by in the northern corner of Vallejo’s nearly-abandoned Meadows Plaza....Gutierrez, Free Music Collective member Justin Calonia and Pete Duenas of the Chelu Car Club collaborated on the 'Save Los Amigos Taqueria,' event as a way to help Ramirez. 'Live events really generate and activate the community,' Calonia said. 'You have to get behind a great business. They've been here for 22 years and we don't want that to go away.'" - Vallejo Sun
Vallejo Sun | Vallejo community turns out to help taqueria survive in declining shopping center