Summer Outdoor Concert Series Starts Next Month!

Community groups and local businesses sponsor popular park concerts
Portland, Maine - Today, the City of Portland announced the line-up for this year’s Summer Outdoor Concert Series featuring folk music at sunset along the Western Prom, kids’ fun at Deering Oaks and anything from blues to outlaw country to funk at Fort Sumner Park. The concert series are sponsored by Portland Department of Public Services Event Office, Families of the Western Prom Neighborhood, Maine Red Claws, Quirk Chevrolet, Friends of Eastern Promenade, Cabot Cheese, State Theatre, Betty Winterhalder Fund, Poland Spring, Martin’s Point Health Care, SMRT, Bayside Bowl, Anthony Mancini Inc., and the Willey Trust.

The concerts feature a wide array of local musical talent from the camp songs of Jon Call at the Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park at Deering Oaks to the musical stylings of Darien Brahms set to perform during the Sunset Folk Series at the Western Prom. Residents of all ages are encouraged to pack a picnic and enjoy some of the city’s popular open spaces while listening to these free live performances. Throughout the summer, the concerts organized by the city’s Recreation & Facilities Management Department will be held at Deering Oaks Park Bandstand, Western Promenade Park, and while rehabilitation work is underway at Fort Allen Park, Fort Sumner Park. Attendees should bring a chair or blanket and sit back and enjoy the performances. For more information about the concerts, visit the city’s website at www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/summer.htm (information/cancellation program hotline: 207-756-8130).

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SCHEDULE
SUNSET FOLK SERIES AT THE WESTERN PROMENADE PARK

Sponsored by the Families of the Western Prom Neighborhood

Concerts last approximately 40 minutes (If there is inclement weather, the concert will be canceled).

Wednesday, July 10 - 8:00 PM Ghost of Paul Revere
Wednesday, July 17 - 7:45 PM Darien Brahms
Wednesday, July 24 - 7:45 PM Robby Simpson
Wednesday, July 31 - 7:30 PM Phantom Buffalo
Wednesday, August 7  -  7:30 PM Carolyn Currie
Wednesday, August 14 -  7:30 PM Kurt Baker

Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park
Sponsored by Quirk Chevrolet and the Maine Red Claws

Concerts last approximately 40 minutes at the Bandstand in Deering Oaks Park (If there is inclement weather, the concert will be relocated to Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett Street).

Thursday, July 11 - 12:30 PM Sparks Ark (Wild Animals)
Thursday, July 18 - 12:30 PM Jon Call (Camp Songs)
Thursday, July 25 - 12:30 PM Sammie Haynes (Kids songs)
Thursday, August 1 - 12:30 PM Matt Loosigian (Kids Songs)
Thursday, August 8 - 12:30PM USM Chemistry Club (Experimental fun)

Friends of Eastern Promenade Concert Series
Sponsored by the Friends of the Eastern Promenade

Concerts last approximately an hour and are held at Fort Sumner Park, North Street (If there is inclement weather, the concert will be canceled).

Thursday, July 11 - 7:00 PM Acadian Aces (Canadian Cajun)
Thursday, July 18 - 7:00 PM Blues Prophets (Chicago Blues)
Thursday, July 25 - 7:00 PM Chandler's Band Concert (Marches & Bid Band Era)
Thursday, August 1 - 7:00 PM Pete Kilpatric (Acoustic Folk Pop)
Thursday, August 8 – 7:00 PM Sly Chi (Funk Soul & R&B)
Thursday, August 15 – 7:00 PM The Kenya Hall Band (Funk/NeoSoul)
Thursday, August 22 – 7:00 PM North of Nashville (Outlaw Country/American Roots)
Thursday, August 29 – 7:00 PM Maine Marimba Ensemble (Zimbabwean Music)