Are you looking for an upbeat evening of fun?  Saturday, October 14, Uptown Funk, Tribute to Bruno Mars, comes to the Castro Valley Center for the Arts  at 7:30pm sponsored by the Castro Valley Arts Foundation. This international touring group is the original Bruno Mars tribute band. Experience the excitement of the music and dance moves of this high energy pop group. Sing along to “Treasure,” “Grenade,” “That’s What I Like,” “24K Magic,” and “Uptown Funk.” Band leader and guitarist Daniel Coffeng comments, “Following our nonstop Summer Amphitheater Tour which has taken us around the country from Ohio to Texas, Arizona to Oregon, Iowa to Washington, Colorado to Missouri...including a memorable stop in Woodstock, GA with over 15,000 in attendance, we are excited to come to Castro Valley!”

Singer, songwriter, and record producer Bruno Mars (originally Peter Gene Hernandez), grew up in Hawaii in an entertainment family. His first performances, at age four, were Elvis impersonations. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and performing in a wide range of musical styles, including Pop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Disco, and Rock. Bruno has sold 130 million records worldwide, garnering 15 Grammys and 33 Grammy nominations.

Castro Valley Center for the Arts (19501 Redwood Road) is a little over a mile from the Castro Valley BART Station. Parking is free. For tickets and more information: cvartsfoundation.org