This past weekend, the historic Redwood Forest Theater came alive with the sounds of bluegrass as the Bloomfield Bluegrass Band took the stage. This return to live music in the redwoods was not just a concert—it was a celebration of community, tradition, and the power of nature to bring people together. The Bloomfield Bluegrass Band featured original songs and harmonies that resonated deeply with the audience. The band themselves remarked that this was one of the most memorable performances of their career, a sentiment echoed by those in attendance.
The Sylvan Sounds, a free concert series, solidifies the park’s role as a key venue for cultural events in Western Sonoma County. Survey participants shared their thoughts, with many describing the evening as “beautiful and aesthetically pleasing,” and expressing that it was both “fun and enjoyable.”
Attendees noted that the event brought people together and made them feel more connected to the park, reinforcing the importance of these cultural gatherings in natural settings. Moreover, many survey respondents voiced a desire to see more performances in the park, suggesting an interest in a wider variety of events such as music, dance, theater, storytelling, poetry, and arts workshops or classes. The arts, as one participant noted, enhanced their experience of the park by “educating me, inspiring me, making me wonder and reflect.”
