when most people think of Modesto or Ceres they don't realize the level of musical talent here. All genres from Valley Rhythm Section to DAM to Wicked Hickie to Disturbing the Peace and on and on. The venues Fat Cat Music House and Lounge is considered a World Class Venue, Clayton's with Eric Benson's Blue Monday live music with a packed house on a Monday night, the Whitmore Mansion in Ceres the home of the CVMG you simply have to come see a show at this phoenominal venue and lets not forget about XFEST on August 7th 50 bands 8 stages all genres need i say more?