Santa Fe Steeze: The Hills are Alive—Music at St. John's College

One of the great free events during the summer in Santa Fe is Music on the Hill. This concert series is put on by St. John's college and this year marks the fourth anniversary. Music on the Hill is a six-concert series that takes place every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm on the soccer field at St. John's College. This year it began on June 10th and, unfortunately, will end next week on July 22nd.

The line-up this year was Bert Dalton (Brazilian Jazz), Arlen Asher Quartet (Jazz), Michael Herndon (Jazz Vocals), Nacha Mendez (Latin Jazz), and Wagogo (World Beat).

Last night was Nacha Mendez and the show was great. I plan on posting a video soon. We were also treated to another amazing Santa Fe sunset as seen in the photo above.

For those of you who know me, I am sure you are used to seeing me wandering around Santa Fe by myself, sitting at local bars by myself, lunching on the plaza by myself, etc., so this may come as a shock to you, but I actually do have friends. My friends and I have made Music on the Hill a standing date to meet, eat and catch up with each other.

So why do we like Music on the Hill so much? First of all I will say that it is the music. But one of the greatest things about having it at St. John's is that the college is on private property which means that St. John's can set the rules and they have been very generous in what they will allow.

As you can see from the photo my friends and I (mostly my friends) put out quite a spread. This week's menu included sushi, chicken salad, fresh fruit, assorted cheeses, seafood salad, and of course red and white wine, white sangria and my friend Susan always includes a few Italian beers just for me.

And, not to go without recognition is the always appreciated presence of grass!! When you live in the desert a lawn is a luxury, and every time I am at St. John's I remember how much I do miss grass. It is also amazing to see all the kids running and playing and having a great time. Besides beer for me, Seezy brings a bocce ball set, although I have not played yet this year.

I was told that last night's concert brought in about 1300 people, but there is plenty of parking and a drop-off zone.

If you are in town next Wednesday check out Music on the Hill—the band will be Wagogo (World Beat). Hope to see you there!