The St. Charles Park District’s summer concert series in partnership with presenting sponsor Hawk Auto: Ford & Nissan return this summer every Thursday at 7pm in Lincoln Park downtown St. Charles! These free concerts epitomize the best of small-town living as the community comes together to enjoy an evening of musical talent to rival anything seen in the big city to our east.
What gets your toes tapping? Classic music? Rock? Country? Blues? Whether it’s a country-and-western band with its own Nashville sound or an out-a-site party band playing the grittiest, grooviest garage rock hits, there is something for every musical taste on tap during the ever-popular Concerts in the Park series.
Next up on June 13, “Industrial Drive” will play a combination of your favorite songs you turn up on your radio. Playing an eclectic variety of rock music from the 80s thru today they will keep you singing and dancing for hours. On June 20, the “Hillbilly Rockstarz” will hit ya covering everything country from the classics to the latest hits from Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and so much more. “True Company” on June 27, will guarantee to be a nonstop great time playing everything from rock, pop, funk, reggae, & country and a variety of cover songs that you won’t want to miss.
The concert series continues on July 11 so get ready to enjoy “Mellenium,” bringing a diverse repertoire of timeless classics and contemporary hits guaranteed to resonate with fans of all ages. “Starlight City” entertains the crowd on July 18 with a dazzling mix of pop and dance music that ranges from Top 40 to nostalgic classics from the 90s to 2000s. On July 25, prepare to be wowed with “Radio Gaga”. You will hear all the hits of Queen and Lady Gaga in this Vegas-style production show, complete with eye-popping costuming, dazzling choreography and unmatched showmanship. “Generation” on August 1, will take the stage and perform its rock show of iconic, popular hits not defined by decades but some of the best groundbreaking music of our time! Beatles to Stones, Bowie to Zeppelin, Aretha to Sly Stone, these songs are always sure to bring smilin’ faces in the crowd!
And the summer ends on a high note on August 8 with “Euphoria Band”. If you want to git down to some Motown, hit da’ club with some dance pop, relive an epic rock anthem or two or scoot your boots to a lil’ country this band will take you there!
Concerts in the Park is the perfect setting for a gathering of family and friends, with music to appeal to everyone from toddlers to grandparents. Dance in front of the gazebo or just relax on the lawn.
Additional sponsors include BodyWorks Medical Center, Service Plus Heating and Cooling, Metronet, Mendel Plumbing, Heating and Electric, WBK Engineering, First State Bank, Kane County Chronicle and Banner Up Signs.
Bring your blanket and chair and don’t forget your dancing shoes as you get ready to swing to a summer of great music under the stars.
Lincoln Park, located along Rt. 64/Main Street between 4th & 5th Streets, is a smoke-free park. For more details, visit stcparks.org/summer-concerts.