Modstock Music Festival

05/31/2026

Park Talk with Evil Darin & Bad Haley:

One minute we’re discussing classic rock history.

The next minute we’re ranking Disney Channel soundtracks.

This is how Modstock gets planned. ☠️

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05/26/2026

Check out some of the area’s best bands already signed on for the 16th Annual Modstock Music Festival, sponsored by the Modesto New Car Dealers! We still have room for around 20 more bands.

If you’ve played Modstock before and would like to return, contact us! If you’re a band with a strong following looking to be part of this year’s festival, we’d love to hear from you as well.

Vendors — if you’d like to return, or if you’re interested in joining Modstock for the first time, please contact Kristie at 209-543-2065.

Enjoy some photos from Modstock through the years — and huge shoutout to the artwork by .giulia of Aware and .creativeco 🎸

05/23/2026

POV: Darin tries to make one normal Modstock promo video and “Bad Haley” enters the chat. 💀🎸

“Peace and love music festival” was a strong opening statement before the chair kick. ☠️🪑

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(We are joking. Darin approved the chaos.)

05/23/2026

12/16/2025

Opportunity to perform with a great band on the big stage!

12/02/2025

WINTERSTOCK!!
December 7 at 319 Griswold we present two bands on separate stages every 10 minutes from 12 o'clock until 5 PM. A house party music event, potluck if you want, outdoor rock 'n' roll in the winter! This is a free event put on by the Valley Music Institute featuring all of our holiday session bands! Dress warm and come ready to rock and participate in some community music family time!
It's concert season at VMI, after the seventh we play at the prospect theater project on December 14 and then three nights downtown on our own MainStage December 15, 16th and 17th.

10/31/2025

🎸 Valley Music Institute – Five Week End-of-Year Session Begins November 5! 🎤

Join our total-immersion music program for ages 4 to 77 — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned performer, we have a band for you!

This five-week workshop includes:
🎶 Weekly one-hour rehearsals
🔥 A 60-band epic house party performance
🎭 A MainStage show with pro sound and lights
🎟️ The annual performance at The Prospect Theater — our favorite venue! An intimate black box theater with incredible sound, lighting, and atmosphere.

🎵 Scholarships available for those who need them.
📞 Call or text 209-543-2066 to sign up today!
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10/30/2025

Valley Music Institute Presents:
Five-Week Total-Immersion Music Workshop
Here’s your chance to be the lead singer of a band!
We’ve got bands for kids, teens, and adults, and we’re always looking for musicians of every instrument and skill level.
🎶 Especially seeking adult players right now!

📱 209-543-2066
🎓 Scholarships available