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.
Get the latest summer concerts schedule here – Summer Concerts in Pasadena and Surrounding cities for 2011
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
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
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) |
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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″ |
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) |
| 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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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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