Now that all the rain clouds have subsided, it's starting to look a lot more like summer in Oakland.

And, beginning today, the "sounds" of summer will resonate from the Oakland City Center, 500 12th St., as the 24th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series gets underway with a diverse mix of music and performances from June 2 through August.

Seone Stylist will kick off the first of 13 free concerts with a tribute to music legend Michael Jackson. All the concerts are open to the public, will run from noon to 1 p.m. and take place every Wednesday.
 
Future concerts will feature different genres of music including Latin, R&B/Hip Hop, Zydeco, Salsa, Soul, 90s Pop and Cuban, to name a few.

The concerts offer a great lunchtime experience to behold while grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants and cafes downtown. 

For more on Summer Sounds 2010, including the entire schedule, visit www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm.

Concert dates for June:
 
June 2
Seone Stylist
A thrilling Michael Jackson Tribute performance by Seone Stylist

June 9
Alexa Morales
The steamy Latin sounds of Alexa Morales
www.alexawebermorales.com

June 16

Dynamic Spirited, syncopated rhythm and blues/hip hop fusion sound from Dynamic
www.entireproductions.com/talent/dynamic/

June 23
Zydeco Flames
Toe-tapping Zydeco tunes by the Bay Area's favorite, the Zydeco Flames
www.Zydecoflames.com

June 30
Pa'l Bailador
Sexy Salsa tunes from popular musician singer Pa'l Bailador
www.SalsaPB.com