Summer in the Parks" Concerts 
All Concerts Are free ~ July and August 2012

Bring a blanket and sit back and enjoy the music throughout the summer months.  Portland Recreation, Families of the Western Prom Neighborhood, Maine Red Claws, Quirk Chevrolet, Friends of Eastern Promenade, Betty Winterhalder Fund and the Willey Trust sponsor these free outdoor concerts. FMI: 207-756-8275   Information / Cancellation Program Hotline: 207-756-8130 A version of this schedule is available on line at the city's web page:  www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/summer.htm.   Videos of past concerts (as well as other fun videos) are on file at:   www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/multimedia.htm

SUNSET FOLK SERIES AT THE WESTERN PROM PARK
Sponsored by Families of the Western Prom Neighborhood
Concerts last approximately 40 minutes. (During inclement weather, concert canceled)

Wed., July 11 8:00pm Truth About Daisies
Wed., July 18 7:45pm Darien Brahms http://www.myspace.com/darienbrahms
Wed., July 25 7:45pm Brad Strause
Wed., Aug. 1 7:30pm Robby Simpson http://www.myspace.com/robysimpson
Wed., Aug. 8 7:30pm Will Gattis http://www.myspace.com/gattistheband
Wed., Aug. 15 7:30pm Curt Bessette & Jenn Kurtz

                

Concerts last approximately 40 minutes. Concerts held at the Bandstand, Deering Oaks Park.
(During inclement weather concert relocated to Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett Street)
 
Thurs, July 12 12:30 pm Sparks Ark (Wild Animals)
Thurs, July 19 12:30 pm Sammie Haynes  (Singer Songstress)
Thurs, July 26 12:30 pm USM Chemistry Club (Big Bang Theory)
Thurs, Aug 2 12:30 pm TBA (To Be Announced)
Thurs, Aug. 9 12:30 pm Jon Call (Camp Songs)

 
FRIENDS OF EASTERN PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES
Sponsored by the Friends of the Eastern Promenade
Concerts last approximately 1 hour.
Concerts held at Bandstand, Fort Allen Park
(Inclement weather… concert canceled, except *)

Musical lineup will include: Cuban, Rhythm & Blues, Reggae, Gospel, Fiddlers, Chandler's Band Marches, and more. For updates on performances, please log onto the Friends of Eastern Prom website: www.easternpromenade.org or the Rec. website: www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/summer.htm

Thurs., July 12 7:00pm Randy Oxford Band Blues
Thurs., July 19 7:00pm Primo Cubano Classic Cuban Music
Thurs., July 26 7:00pm Chandler's Band (Marches & Big Band Era) sponsored by the Willey Trust
Thurs. Aug. 2 7:00pm Local Circus Bluegrass/Folk Betty Winterhalder
Thurs. Aug. 9 7:00pm Jimmy & the Soul Cats R&B Tad Jacks
Thurs. Aug. 16 7:00pm Don Campbell Ed Gardner 
Thurs. Aug. 23 7:00pm Rock My Soul Gospel Bangor Savings Bank
Thurs. Aug. 30 7:00pm Royal Hammer Roots Reggae Crandall