Summer is about being outdoors, enjoying activities with friends and family and of course, heading over to your favorite park for a concert. If that concert is free, well... that's even better.
So, without further ado, here's a list of Summer Concerts in the Park.
2009 Summer Concert Schedule:
ALTADENA, CA
Location: 568 East Mt. Curve Ave. in the Ampitheater at Farnsworth Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
| Down Beat Express (Big Band) |
Saturday, June 27th |
| Elk's #99 Concert Band (Patiotic Music) |
Saturday, July 4th |
| The Surfing Safaris (Beach Party) |
Saturday, July 18th |
| Elliott Caine (Jazz Trumpet) |
Saturday, July 25th |
| Melena (Latin Jazz) |
Saturday, August 1st |
| Those Manning Boys (Irish Dance & Song) |
Saturday, August 8th |
| Brian Hughes (Jazz Guitarist) |
Saturday, August 15th |
| All American Wranglers (Country) |
Saturday, August 29th |
| Hot August Night (tribute to Neil Diamond) |
Saturday, Sept. 12th |
ARCADIA, CA
Location: 240 West Huntington Drive - City Hall West Lawn
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. There will also be a Free Kids Fun Zone with games and crafts
| Hodads (Beach Tunes) |
Thursday, July 9th |
| Hollin' Blues Boogie Band (Blues) |
Thursday, July 16th |
| Rockit Scientists (Tribute to Baby Boomers) |
Thursday, July 23rd |
| Silverados (Country) |
Thursday, July 30th |
| Cold Duck (70's) |
Thursday, August 6th |
| Jumpin Joz (Swing) |
Thursday, August 13th |
| Rubber Soul (Beatles Tribute) |
Thursday, August 20th |
COVINA, CA
Location: 301 North 4th Avenue Covina Park Bandshell
Time: 7:30 p.m.
| The Answer (Classic Rock) |
Monday, June 22nd |
| Covina Concert Band - Swing with the Big Bands |
Thursday, June 25th |
| Cold Duck (R&B) |
Monday, June 29th |
| Covina Concert Band - America: Home Sweet Home |
Thursday, July 2nd |
| The Hodads (Beach Boys Tunes) |
Monday, July 6th |
| Covina Concert Band - Broadway Curtain Time |
Thursday, July 9th |
| Suave (Latin Jazz, Disco & Salsa) |
Monday, July 13th |
| Covina Concert Band - Night at the movies |
Thursday, July 16th |
| Undercover Girls (Rock hits) |
Monday, July 20th |
| Covina Concert Band - Music for the Young at Heart |
Thursday, July 23rd |
| Film at Eleven & The Late Breaking Horns (Classic 60's n 70's) |
Monday, July 27th |
| Covina Concert Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes |
Thursday, July 30th |
GLENDORA, CA
Location: 160 North Wabash Avenue, Glendora - Bandshell at Finkbiner Park
Time: 6:00 p.m.
| The Answer (Classic Rock) |
Sunday, July 12th |
| Stone Soul (Motown & Soul) |
Sunday, July 19th |
| Disco Diva (70's Dance) |
Sunday, July 26th |
| Elvis |
Sunday, August 2nd |
| The Wise Guys (Big Band) |
Sunday, August 9th |
| All American Wranglers (Counrty) |
Sunday, August 16th |
| Cold Duck (R&B) |
Sunday, August 23rd |
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA
Location: 1301 Foothill Blvd., Memorial Park
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
| Wake the Bard (Traditional Celtic) |
Sunday, June 21st |
| Misplaced Priorities (Classic Rock) Classic Car Show prior to Concert |
Sunday, June 28th |
| Steve Roth (Elvis Tribute) |
Sunday, July 5th |
| The Jack Lantz Big Band (Big Band) |
Sunday, July 12th |
| Pacific Coast Highway (Light Rock) |
Sunday, July 19th |
| Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys (Country) |
Sunday, July 26th |
| Swing Inc. (Swing) |
Sunday, August 2nd |
| Hot August Night ( Tribute to Neil Diamond) |
Sunday, August 9th |
| Bluegrass Billionares (Bluegrass) |
Sunday, August 16th |
| Palm Drive ( Classic Rock) |
Sunday, August 23rd |
LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN
Location: 350 South Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles - California Plaza
Call: 213-687-2159
| Hal David - Musicology 302 |
July 9th 8:00 p.m. |
| Rocky Dawuni |
July 10th 12:00 & 8:00 p.m. |
| Buika & Perla Batalla |
July 11th 8:00 p.m. |
| Justo Almario's Afro-Colombian Ensamble |
July 17th 12:00 p.m. |
| Watcha Clan & CuCu Diamantes |
July 17th 8:00 p.m. |
| Albita |
July 18th 8:00 p.m. |
| The Bad Plus & Wendy Lewis |
July 24th 12:00 & 8:00 p.m. |
| Curumin & Novalima |
July 25th 8:00 p.m. |
| Lo Cor de la Plana & Fishtank Ensemble |
July 31st 12:00 & 8:00 p.m. |
| Mentiritas, La Santa Cecilia & Mr. Vallenato |
August 1st 7:00 p.m. |
| Haegum Plus |
August 7th 12:00 & 8:00 p.m. |
| Tanya Tagaq & Hyperpotamus |
August 8th 8:00 p.m. |
| K.B. Solomon: The Paul Robeson Project |
August 9th 8:00 p.m. |
| Toto la Momposina y sus Tambores |
August 14th 12:00 & 8:00 p.m. |
| Rokia Traore |
August 15th 8:00 p.m. |
| Inspiration House Poetry Choir |
August 20th 8:00 p.m. |
| Adaawe |
August 21st 12:00 p.m. |
| Rahim Alhaj |
August 21st 8:00 p.m. |
MONROVIA, CA
Location: Library Park Bandshell
Time: 6:30 p.m.
| Doo Wah Riders |
Sunday, July 12th |
| Moon Dance |
Sunday, July 19th |
| The Answer |
Sunday, July 26th |
| Reflex |
Sunday, August 2nd |
PASADENA, CA
Visit Pasadena City Guide for more information.
Location: 87 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena - Levitt Pavillion
| Bob Baker Marionettes - Children's Hour |
June 24th 7:00 p.m. |
| Amamnda Show - Patchwork of America |
June 25th 8:00 p.m. |
| The Element Band - World Rhythms |
June 26th 8:00 p.m. |
| Dell Castillo - Musica Latina |
June 27th 8:00 p.m. |
| Cross Hart Jazz Experience - Jazz |
June 28th 7:00 p.m. |
| Aaron Nigel Smith and the FUNdamentals Band - Childrens Hour |
July 1st 7:00 p.m. |
| Delgado Brothers - Patchwork of America |
July 2nd 8:00 p.m. |
| Emilie Simon - World Rhythms |
July 3rd 8:00 p.m. |
| Barbara Morrison - Jazz |
July 5th 7:00 p.m. |
| Vagabond Puppets Presents: Ferdinand the Bull - Children's Hour |
July 8th 7:00 p.m. |
| Lovell Sisters - Patchwork of America |
July 9th 8:00 p.m. |
| Viver Brasil - World Rythms |
July 10th 8:00 p.m. |
| Boogaloo Assasins - Musica Latina |
July 11th 8:00 p.m. |
| Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra - Jazz |
July12th 7:00 p.m. |
| Sara Hickman - Children's Hour |
July 15th 7:00 p.m. |
| Spring Standards - Patchwork of America |
July 16th 8:00 p.m. |
| West African Highlife Band - World Rhythms |
July17th 8:00 p.m. |
| Louie Cruz Beltran - Musica Latina |
July 18th 8:00 p.m. |
| Harper Evans Project - Jazz |
July 19th 7:00 p.m. |
| Leslie Perry - Children's Hour |
July 22nd 7:00 p.m. |
| The Blasters - Patchwork of America |
July 23rd 8:00 p.m. |
| Salsa Celtica - World Rhythms |
July 24th 8:00 p.m. |
| Pistolera - Musica Latina |
July 25th 8:00 p.m. |
| Billy Mitchell - Jazz |
July 26th 7:00 p.m. |
| Joanie Bartels - Children's Hour |
July 29th 7:00 p.m. |
| LeRoy Bell - Patchwork of America |
July 30th 8:00 p.m. |
| Pharaoh's Daughter - World Rhythms |
July 31st 8:00 p.m. |
| Ronnie Gutierrez - Musica Latina |
August 1st 8:00 p.m. |
| Claudia Villela - Jazz |
August 2nd 7:00 p.m. |
| Silly Monsters - Children's Hour |
August 5th 7:00 p.m. |
| Betty Soo - Patchwork of America |
August 6th 8:00 p.m. |
| Mamak Khadem - World Rhythms |
August 7th 8:00 p.m. |
| Mariachi Divas - Musica Latina |
August 8th 8:00 p.m. |
| KJ Denhart - Jazz |
August 9th 7:00 p.m. |
| Putumayo Kids Presents: Playground Picnic featuring Rhythm Child - Children's Hour |
August 12th 7:00 p.m. |
| Baskery - Patchwork of America |
August 13th 8:00 p.m. |
| Hanggai - World Rhythms |
August 14th 8:00 p.m. |
| Incendio - Musica Latina |
August 15th 8:00 p.m. |
| Louis Van Taylor - Jazz |
August 16th 7:00 p.m. |
| Choo Choo Soul - Children's Hour |
August 19th 7:00 p.m. |
| Chris Pierce - Patchwork of America |
August 20th 8:00 p.m. |
| A Night in Mumbai - World Rhythms |
August 21st 8:00 p.m. |
| Cava - Musica Latina |
August 22nd 8:00 p.m. |
| The Gathering - Jazz |
August 23rd 7:00 p.m. |
| Habla Blah Blah - Children's Hour |
August 26th 7:00 p.m. |
| The Duhks - Patchwork of America |
August 27th 8:00 p.m. |
| ON Ensemble - World Rhythms |
Augst 28th 8:00 p.m. |
| Cordero - Musica Latina |
August 29th 8:00 p.m. |
| Mea Okura's Pan Asian Chamber Lazz Ensemble - Jazz |
August 30th 7:00 p.m. |
SOUTH PASADENA, CA
Visit South Pasadena City Guide for more information
Location: Mission Street between Stratford & Park Avenue - Garfield Park
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
| The Answer (Classic Rock) |
Sunday, June 28th |
| Riders of Purple Sage (Blue Grass) |
Sunday, July 12th |
| Swing Inc. (Swing) |
Sunday, July 19th |
| Best of Times (Disco) |
Sunday, August 2nd |
| Wake the Bard (Celtic) |
Sunday, August 9th |
TEMPLE CITY, CA
Location: 9701 Las Tunas Drive Temple City - Performing Art Pavilion
Time: 7:00 p.m.
| Ronnie & The Classics (Oldies) |
Wednesday, June 24th |
| Air National Guard Band |
Wednesday, July 1st |
| Suave (Swing, Oldies & Blues) |
Wednesday, July 8th |
| Surfin Safaris (Beach Tunes) |
Wednesday, July 15th |
| Nitro Express (Country Rock) |
Wednesday, July 22nd |
| Cold Duck (70's) |
Wednesday, July 29th |
| Raymond Michael (Elvis Tribute) |
Wednesday, August 5th |
| The Funky Hippeez (Disco) |
Wednesday, August 12th |
| Rockit Scientists (50's & 60's) |
Wednesday, August 19th |
| The Wiseguys (Swing) |
Wednesday, August 26th |
| The Answer (Classic Rock) |
Wednesday, September 2nd |
Summer 2008 Concert Series
ALHAMBRA, CA
Location: 2nd Street, between Main Street & Commonwealth Avenue
Time: 6:00 to 10:00 pm (Headliner Band starts at 8:30 pm)
| August 2 |
Foreigner |
| August 9 |
Kenny Loggins |
| August 16 |
The Fab Four |
| August 29 |
Tower of Power |
READ MORE: Alhambra, California
ARCADIA, CA
Location: City Hall West Lawn, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
| August 7 |
Juke Box heroes (Elvis & Buddy Holly Tunes) |
| August 14 |
Mrs. Murphey's Chowder (High Energy Irish/American Show) |
| August 21 |
Nannett & Her Hotsy totsy Boys (Days of the Roaring 20s) |
READ MORE: Arcadia California
COVINA, CA
Location: Covina Park Bandshell, 301 North 4th Avenue, Covina
Time: 7:30 pm
| August 4 |
Covina's Got Talent (Favorite Local Talents) |
| August 11 |
Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps (Funky & Greasy) |
GLENDORA, CA
Location: Bandshell at Finkbiner Park, 160 North Wabash Avenue, Glendora
Time: 6:00 pm
| August 3 |
Rodeo Drive (Cabaret/Show Tunes) |
| August 10 |
Surfin' Safari (Beach Boys Tribute) |
| August 17 |
Cold Duck (Classic party Favorites) |
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
Location: Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Blvd
Time: 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
| August 3 |
Palm Drive (Classic Rock) |
| August 10 |
Swing Inc. |
| August 17 |
LCF Community Band (American Concert) |
| August 24 |
Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)
Followed by "High School Musical 2"
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LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN
Location: California Plaza, 350 South Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles
Call: 213-687-2159
| August 1 |
12 pm Fresh Roots Jazz Festival |
| August 1 |
7 pm Fresh Roots Jazz Festival |
| August 2 |
8 pm Armenia Mania! |
| August 3 |
8 pm Armenia Mania! |
| August 7 |
8 pm Musicology 204:Josh Kun's Brass Band Odyssey |
| August 8 |
12 pm Jaipur Kawa Brass Band |
| August 8 |
8 pm Jaipur Kawa Brass Band |
| August 9 |
8 pm Miadi Chamber Orchestra, Chuckto Valdez |
| August 15 |
12 pm Lal Meri |
| August 15 |
8 pm Movies that Matter - The World According to Sesame St. |
| August 16 |
8 pm Movies that Matter - Gypsy Caravan |
| August 17 |
1 pm Sustainable LA |
| August 22 |
12 pm Double G's Brass pass |
| August 22 |
8 pm Very Be Careful and Money Mark with Big Band |
| August 23 |
8 pm daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra |
| August 24 |
3 pm A Celebration of Nea Fold Arts Heritage award winners |
| August 29 |
12 pm Andy Palacio Tribute with teh Garifuna Collective & Umalali |
| August 29 |
8 pm Andy Palacio Tribute with teh Garifuna Collective & Umalali |
MONROVIA, CA
Location: South West Portion of Recreation Park, 620 South Shamrock Avenue, Monrovia, CA
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
| August 3 |
Suave (R&B) |
| August 10 |
Instant Replay (60s Surf) |
| August 17 |
Doo Wah Riders (Country) |
PASADENA, CA
Location: Levitt Pavillion, 87 North Raymond Avenue #250, Pasadena
Call 626-683-3230
| August 1 |
8 pm Celtic Spirit (World Rhythms) |
| August 2 |
8 pm Rolando Morales (Musica Latina) |
| August 3 |
7 pm Billy Mitchell (Jazz Night) |
| August 6 |
Circus Night (Children's Entertainment) |
| August 7 |
7:30 pm Lisa Haley (American Music) |
| August 8 |
Smader Levi (World Rhythm) |
| August 9 |
8 pm Nocy (Musica Latina) |
| August 13 |
7 pm Steve Songs (Children's Entertainment) |
| August 14 |
7:30 pm Stone Honey (American Music) |
| August 15 |
8 pm Tidawt (World Rhythms) |
| August 16 |
8 pm Los Pinguos (Musica Latina) |
| August 17 |
7 pm Charles McPherson (Jazz Night) |
| August 20 |
7 pm Gary Allegretto (Children's Entertainment) |
| August 21 |
7:30 pm John Doe (American Music) |
| August 22 |
8 pm Xavier Quijas Yxaotl & America Indigena
(World Rhythms)
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| August 23 |
8 pm Kevin 'Bujo' Jones (Musica Latina) |
| August 24 |
7 pm Red Holloway (Jazz Night) |
| August 27 |
7 pm The Safety Girls (Children's Entertainment) |
| August 28 |
7:30 pm Bill Revele & Shannon Hurley (American Music) |
| August 29 |
8 pm Kobo Town (World Rhythm) |
| August 30 |
8 pm Mariachi Divas (Musica Latina) |
| August 31 |
7 pm Amy London (Jazz Night) |
READ MORE: Pasadena, California
SIERRA MADRE, CA
Location: Memorial park Bandshell, 222 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
| August 3 |
Aluminum Marshmallows (Rock & Roll) |
| August 10 |
The Groove (70s and 80s) |
| August 17 |
The Late Bloomers (Acoustic Folk) |
| August 18 |
Fairy Tales & Fantasy (Musical Theater) |
READ MORE: Sierra Madre, California
SOUTH PASADENA, CA
Location: Garfield Park (on Mission Street between Stratford & Park Avenue)
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
| August 3 |
Son Mayor |
| August 10 |
Surfing Safaris |
READ MORE: South Pasadena, California
TEMPLE CITY, CA
Location: performing Art Pavilion at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive
626-285-2171
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
| August 6 |
The Funky Hippeez (Disco) |
| August 13 |
Westwind Productions (Polynesian Show) |
| August 20 |
Hard Day's Night (Beatles Tribute) |
| August 27 |
The Doo-Wah Riders (Country Western) |
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