Murrieta, CA|Featured Event
Southern Rock Comes to Santa Rosa Plateau as Plateau Palooza Continues July 11 w/James Kelly Band

Following a sold-out opening night on June 27, the Plateau Palooza @ the Santa Rosa Plateau Art & Concert Series continues on Saturday, July 11, with an unforgettable Southern Rock Night featuring the James Kelly Band at the beautiful Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in Murrieta.
Presented by The Nature Education Foundation, the evening promises an exciting blend of live music, local art, great food, and community spirit under the stars while supporting youth nature education programs throughout Southwest Riverside County.
The James Kelly Band will bring an evening of Southern Rock favorites to the Reserve, creating the perfect soundtrack for a summer night surrounded by one of Southern California's most scenic landscapes.
The event is proudly sponsored by PNC Bank, whose support helps make these community experiences possible while advancing The Nature Education Foundation's mission to educate and empower youth to appreciate, preserve and protect nature.
Guests will enjoy:
- Live Southern Rock performed by the James Kelly Band
- Access to the Plateau Palooza Summer Art Show
- Food trucks featuring gourmet and casual American and Mexican fare
- Wine, craft beer, mocktails and specialty beverages available for purchase
- Live auction and 50/50 opportunity drawings
- Photo fun and other Palooza surprises!
The event takes place Saturday, July 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in Murrieta.
General admission tickets are $45 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. General admission guests must bring their own chairs. For those seeking an enhanced experience, VIP tickets are available and include:
- Meal voucher
- Reserved VIP table seating
- Reserved parking
- Complimentary drink tickets
Concertgoers are encouraged to get into the spirit of the evening by wearing their favorite Southern rock attire for fun photo opportunities.
In addition to attending an exceptional summer concert, every ticket purchased helps support The Nature Education Foundation's youth naure education programs, connecting thousands of local students each year with hands-on environmental learning experiences at the Santa Rosa Plateau.
Tickets are selling quickly and may be purchased at www.tnefplateaupalooza.org.
Those interested in additional benefits, including discounted concert tickets, are encouraged to become members of The Nature Education Foundation. Membership information is available at www.the-nef.org.
Event Information
- What: Plateau Palooza – Southern Rock Night
- Featuring: The James Kelly Band
- Date: Saturday, July 11
- Time: 5:00–9:00 p.m.
- Location: Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Murrieta, California
- Tickets: $45 General Admission; VIP tickets available
- Tickets: www.tnefplateaupalooza.org
About The Nature Education Foundation
The Nature Education Foundation is dedicated to educating and empowering youth to appreciate, preserve and protect nature through innovative outdoor education programs, environmental stewardship, scholarships, and community engagement. Proceeds from Plateau Palooza directly support these programs, helping inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.