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

Bring a chair or blanket, 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 the Eastern Promenade, Cabot Cheese, State Theatre, Betty Winterhalder Fund, Poland Spring, The Jacks Family, Ocean Gate Realty, Bangor Savings Bank, Portland Maine Rentals 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 Scot Grassette (Magic)
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)

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)
    sponsored by State Theatre & A Friend of the Friends
Thurs., July 19 7:00pm Primo Cubano (Classic Cuban Music)
    Sponsored by Poland Spring
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)
    Sponsored by State Theatre & Betty Winterhalder Trust
Thurs., Aug. 9 7:00pm Jimmy & the Soul Cats (R&B)
    Sponsored by The Jacks Family
Thurs., Aug. 16 7:00pm Don Campbell (Folk Rock)
    Sponsored by Ocean Gate Realty 
Thurs. Aug. 23 7:00pm Rock My Soul (Gospel)
    Sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank
Thurs. Aug. 30 7:00pm Royal Hammer (Roots Reggae)
    Sponsored by Portland Maine Rentals