Summer Concert Series - 2012
One of the more delightful things about St. Louis summers are the free concerts that can be found throughout the area. Here we present the series information we have at this time, including links to articles the Beacon has done about bands.
We will be on the look out for more. In fact, we will be picking up some flyers very shortly. A much better way to get your concert series listed, however, is to email dkorando@stlbeacon.org. Check back regularly as we will add concerts as we get the information and we will be adding band profiles.
To be on the list, the concerts must be free. People should count on bringing their own seating (blankets or chairs), and picnic baskets are almost always welcome.
Alton
Alton offers variety, though the Amphitheatre series doesn’t make our list because most of the concerts are not free ($5). Still, check www.riverfrontamphitheater.com to find the ones that are. And check out the Rockin with Robert Concerts at the Robert Wadlow Statue (2810 College Ave. (list to come).
Belleville
Concerts at the Square
7 p.m. Mondays
10 Public Square
June 4 - Waterloo German Band
June 11 - The Casualties
June 18 - The Dale Willeford Band
June 25 - Country Music Machine
July 2 - A Step Beyond: B. Ellison, C. Hart, F. Bevineau
July 9 - Jim Chadderton and the Special Edition
July 16 - Four of a Kind
July 23 - Alley Kats Band
July 30 - Ed & Friends
Bellevue Park
7 p.m. Thursdays
Bellevue Park, 401 Bellevue Park Dr.
June 7 - The Dale Willeford Band
June 14 - Jim Chadderton and the Special Edition
June 21 - Ed & Friends
June 28 - Four of a Kind
July 5 - No concert
July 12 - Waterloo German Band
July 19 - The Casualties
July 26 - Country Music Machine
Aug. 2 - A Step Beyond: B. Ellison, C. Hart, F. Bevineau
Benton Park
Various times
Park along Arsenal, east of Jefferson
June 2 - Blues in Benton Park (includes a pet adoption and a pet chipping event.
5-7 p.m. Nikki Hill
7-10 p.m. Murder City Players
July 7 - Uncle Sam Throwdown
5-7 p.m. One More Round - A Tribute to Johnny Cash
7- 10 p.m. Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers
Aug. 7 - National Night Out Party
6-7 p.m. Talent Show
7-10 p.m. Lamar Harris & the L w/ DJ Alexis and Jingo
Sept. 3 - Classic Bike Race.
2-4 p.m. Funky Butt Brass Band
4-6 p.m. Gumbohead
Oct. 6 - Art and Harvest Festival, includesChalk Art Festival, VW Bus Show, Taste of Benton Park.
1-4 p.m. Blues Judge
5-7 p.m. Scandaleros
7-10 p.m. Jake's Leg
Brentwood
Sounds of Summer
7-9 p.m. Fridays
Brentwood Park, 9100 Russell Ave.
June 1 – The Hulapoppers
July 6 – Boom
Aug, 3 – Trilogy Band
Sept. 14 – Bob Kuban
Sept. 15 – Memories of Elvis with Steve Davis
Carondelet Community Betterment
This organization sponsors concerts in Carondelet, St. Louis and Bellerive parks.
Bellerive Park
Bellerive Boulevard, east of south Broadway
7-9 p.m. Mondays
314-752-6339
July 2 - The Greers
July 9 - Wil Maring / Robert Bowlin
July 15 - Potter's Wheel
July 23 - Chris Talley Trio
Cardonelet Park
Sundays 6-8 p.m.
Between Holly Hills and Loughborough, west of Grand
314-752-6339
June 10 - Deutschmeister Band
June 17 - Funky Butt Brass Band
June 24 - Abbey Road Warriors
July 1 - Air Force Mid-America
July 8 - Ragtimers
July 15 - Power Play
July 22 - Mystic Voyage
July 29 - Farshid - World Music
Aug. 5 - Elvis, Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly
Aug. 12 - Mitzi MacDonald & Keltic Reign
Aug. 19 - Cornet Chop Suey
Fanetti Park
Ivory and Michigan Avenues
Tuesdays 7-9 p.m.
314-752-6339
June 12 - Swing DeVille
July 10 - Gateway Jazz
July 17 - Careless
Aug. 14 - Raw Earth
St. Louis Square Park
South Broadway at Courtois
7 pm. Mondays
June 11 - Patti & The Hitmen
Jun2 18 - Melissa Neels Band
Clayton
5-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
On Meramec Avenue between Forsyth and Maryland
http://partiesinthepark.org/event-dates/
May 9 – SLAM
June 13 – Pop ‘n Rocket
July 11 – My Friend Mike
Aug. 8 – Concoction
Sept. 12 – American Idle
No dogs, coolers or outside food or drink may be brought to the party. Guests may purchase food from area restaurants, and beverages will be available on site.
St. Louis Artists’ Guild joins the festivities with a local artist creating a painting at each concert. The Clayton Chamber of Commerce will auction off the paintings at future Chamber events.
Compton Heights Concert Band
The dean of the old-fashioned band concerts can be heard in two locations. The themes and guest artists have not yet been posted.
Sunday Serenades
When: 7:30 p.m., July 1 through Aug. 5
Where: Francis Park, Eichelberger & Donovan
Musical Mondays
When: 7:30 p.m., July 2 through Aug. 6
Where: Tower Grove Park, S. Grand & Magnolia
Des Peres
7-9:30 p.m.
Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road
www.desperesmo.org/index.aspx?nid=427
June 8 – The Fabulous Motown Revue
July 13 – Fat Pockets
Aug. 10 – Mirage
Limited parking available inside the park, overflow parking at the Edward Jones Building, 12555 Manchester Rd. Des Peres Public Safety will assist in crossing Ballas Road.
Concessions will be sold by Boy Scout Troop 313. You may carry in outside food and drinks. Alcohol is permitted in the park. No glass bottles.
In the event of rain, call 314-835-6102. Cancellations will be posted by 4 p.m. the day of the event.
Downtown
Fair St. Louis - Under the Arch
8 p.m.
July 4 - Heart
July 5 – Third Eye Blind
July 7 – Dierks Bentley
Celebrate St. Louis - Soldiers' Memorial
8 p.m.
July 13 – Neon Trees
July 14 – Michael Franti and Spearhead
July 20 – The Offspring
July 21 – Nelly
Faust Park
7-9 p.m. Tuesdays
15185 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield
June 5 - Bob Kuban Band (Celebrate anniversary of the City of Chesterfield. Free cake for everyone and treats for the kids. Fireworks)
June 12 - Heather Dawn Band
June 19 - Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes Duo
June 26 - Spectrum
July 10 - Abbey Road Warriors
July 17 - Mirage
July 24 - NONSTOP Classic Rock Band
July 31 - FanFare
Aug. 7 - Trilogy
Aug. 14 - Wizard Island Band
Concession stand. Entertainment for children before the concert and at intermission. Craft projects. Bring lawn chairs, blankets.
Ferguson
7-9 p.m.
Plaza at 501 (501 S. Florissant Rd.)
May 19 - Smash Band (Note time: 6:15-9 p.m. after Live Well Ferguson Twilight 5K/Fun Run)
May 25 - Fanfare
June 9 - Pat Liston (Mama's Pride)( after Doggie Wag n' Walk)
June 22 Erin Bode
July 1 - Northwinds Band
July 13 - Ross Christopher
July 27 - Maple Jam Band
Aug. 10 - Jim Sevens Group
Aug. 24 - Crossfire
Sept. 14 - Jeanne Trevor
Oct. 12 - Neon Blues Band
Food booth. Bring a chair or sit at a picnic table. Coolers permitted but no glass, please.
Florissant
7:30 p.m. Saturdays – except for Oct. 14
St. Ferdinand Park
July 14 - Fanfare
July 22 - Groovethang
July 28 - Billy Peek Band
Aug. 4 - Jeff Sable and the Sable Band
Aug. 11 - SmashBand Superhits
Aug. 18 - Butch Wax & The Hollywoods
Aug. 25 - Boeing Employees Concert Band
Oct. 14 - Sunday – Bob Kuban Brass – Old Town Fall Festival 1 & 3 p.m.
Light refreshments available. Call 314-921-5678 for additional information or go to www.florissantfinearts.com.
Grace Hill
Whitaker Urban Evening Series
7-9 p.m. Thursdays (Children’s activities 7-8:30 p.m.)
St. Louis Place Park at Rauschenbach and St. Louis avenues, 63106.
June 14 - Soulard Blues Band
June 21 - Griffin and the Gargoyles
June 28 - Tribute to Bob Marley, MC Players
July 5 - Kim Massie
July 12 - Fanfare
July 19 - Arvell & Co.
Grafton
7 p.m. Thursdays, June 7 through July 19
The Grove Memorial Park, Main and Market streets
"Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free concert while experiencing majestic views of the Mississippi River. The Five and Dimers, an Americana group, will perform during the first Music in the Park event."
Check back, as we will post the rest of the list when it’s available
Hazelwood
7 p.m. Saturdays
Harry S Truman Park, 7055 Howdershell Rd.
www.hazelwoodmo.org/index.php/whats-new/488-whats-new.html
May 19 - Retro Nerds
June 16 - Penny Moon & Copper Creek
July 7 - Whole New Head
July 28 - Concoction
Aug. 18 - Furious George
Sept. 22 - Super Jam
Ivory Perry Park
6 p.m. Sundays
800 North Belt
June 24 – Ralph Butler Band
July 22 – Stan Coleman’s St. Louis Metro Youth Jazz Band
August 26 – Boogie Chyld
In case of rain, concerts will head in Pilgrim Congregational UCC Church, 826 Union Blvd. Additional parking on Union Avenue Christian Church lot across the street. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic material, but food and beverages will be available for purchase. There will be fun activities for children and prize raffles (proceeds support concerts). A donation of nonperishable food may be brought to benefit a local food pantry.
Kirkwood
7 p.m. Mondays
Lions’ Amphitheater in Kirkwood Park
kirkwoodareaarts.org/events/making-music/
June 11 - St. Louis Wind Collaboration
June 25 - Gateway Big Band
July 9 - Brian Vaccaro Jazz Trio
July 23 - Narda Shirley and the Nation
Aug. 13 - Meramec Jazz Band
Aug. 27 - Maple Jam Band
Farmers’ market
10 a.m. Saturdays
just east of the historic Kirkwood Train Station at 150 East Argonne Dr.
www.downtownkirkwood.com/upcoming-events/tunes-at-ten.aspx
June 2 - Salt of the Earth
June 9 - UJ and the Downhome Blues Band
June 30 - Maple Jam Band
July 14 - UJ and the Downhome Blues Band
July 21 - Maple Jam Band
Aug. 4 - UJ and the Downhome Blues Band
Aug. 18 - Salt of the Earth
Aug. 25 - Maple Jam Band
Station Plaza
6:30 Thursdays
120 S. Kirkwood
May 17 - Hulapoppers
June 7 - Hulapoppers
June 14 - TBA
June 21 - Blues Incorporated
More TBA
Lafayette Square
6 p.m.
Betsy Cook Bandstand, near the Park House at Lafayette & Mississippi
June 2 - Ralph Butler
June 16 - Funky Butt Brass Band
June 30 - Kim Massie and the Solid Senders
July 14 - Lafayette Square Blues Band
July 28 - Jim Stevens Group
Aug. 11 - Big Bamou
Aug. 25 - Vince Martin
Sept. 8 - PowerPlay
Maplewood
6-8 p.m.
Ryan Hummert Park, 2400 Sutton
May 23 - Steve Ewing
June 27 - Dave and Greg Show
July 25 - Miss Jubilee
Aug. 22 - UJ & The Down Home Blues Band
Sept. 26 - Plastic
Maryville, Bobby's Custard
7:30 p.m.
Route 159 in Maryville south of I-270 and north of I-70
http://www.bobbysfrozencustard.com/calendar_july.php
July 21 - Lucky Old Sons
July 22 - Abbey Road Warriors
July 28 - The Darrels
July 29 - Jake Gehret and the Brokedown Sound
Aug. 5 - Stone Mountain Railroad
Aug. 11 - Melissa Neels Band
Aug. 12 - The Revivalists
Aug. 18 - Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers
Aug. 19 - Naked Rock Fight
Missouri Botanical Garden
Whitaker music festival
7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays from May 30-July 25
Cohen Amphitheater
www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/things-to-do/events/signature-events/whitaker-music-festival.aspx
May 30 - Marquise Knox
June 6 - Vince Martin
June 13 - Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers
June 20 - The Rockhouse Ramblers
June 27 - Hamiet Bluiett
July 4 - Air National Guard Band of the Central States
July 11 - Ryan Spearman Band
July 18 - Teresa Jenee
July 25 - Aaron Kamm and the One Drops
Picnicking permitted after 5 p.m.; can purchase sandwiches and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills or smoking.
Free Garden admission after 5 p.m.; last entry at 9 p.m. The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden open with free admission from 5 to 7 p.m.
Missouri History Museum
6 p.m. Tuesdays
Lindell & DeBaliviere in Forest Park
314-454-3199 or 800-916-8212
May 1 - Nikko Smith
May 8 - Javier Mendoza
May 15 - Honey Vox
May 22 - U V Hayes and Roland Johnson - Tribute to Oliver Sain
May 29 - Griffin and the Gargoyles
June 5 - Asia Lynn Barge - The Diana Ross Experience
June 12 - Wendell Brown - Tribute to Luther Vandross
Aug. 21 - Cheryl Brown - Tribute to Whitney Houston
Aug. 28 - Stone in Love - Tribute to Journey
Sept. 4 - Eugene Johnson - Tribute to Robert Johnson
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled to a later date. After 3 p.m., call the Twilight Tuesdays Information Hotline at 800-916-8212.
Food and drink available from Bixby's. Make-and-take activities for children offered beginning at 5:30 p.m. through the end of intermission.
St. Charles
Music on Main
5-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
100-200 blocks of N. Main Street
Food & drink available to purchase.
May 16 - Butch Wax & the Hollywoods
June 20 - Red House Band
July 18 - Black Dog & the Rainmakers
Aug. 15 - Bone Daddy & the Blues Shakers
Sept. 19 - Arbogast Band Reunion
Foundry Art Center
6-7:30 p.m.
www.foundryartcentre.org/
520 North Main Street St. Charles
May 23 - For and With (a duo), Johanna Winkel, Chris Griffith
June 27 - Rick Gray, Dave Cattani, Ben Fowler
July 25 - Heather Leigh, Brian Hoehn, Jeff Officer
Aug. 22 - Holly Barber, Mike Tice, Eddy Buchanan
Sept. 26 - Clockwork, Hot String Soup!
First Missouri State Capitol
Rendezvous in St. Charles Concert Series
7:30 p.m. Sundays
200 South Main Street, except for Nov. 11 event
May 6 - Buckhannon Brothers
June 10 - Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole
Sept. 16 - Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps
Nov. 11 - Geoffrey Seitz with Dug Out Canoe at The Conservatory, 1001 South Main Street
In case of rain, concerts will be held at The Conservatory, 1001 South Main
St. Peters
7 p.m., City Centre Amphitheater
June 21 – Tennessee Two
July 19 – Curreykorn
In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors to the Cultural Arts Centre. The Cultural Arts Centre is located in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall.
Strauss Park
Hosted by Grand Center Inc. and 88.1 KDHX
5-7:30 p.m. (Grand and Washington)
June 21 – Hip Grease
June 28 – Pretty Little Empire
July 5 – Aaron Kamm and the One Drops
July 12 – Folk School of St. Louis Showcase
July 19 – TBA
July 26 – Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers
Union Station
5-8:30 Thursdays
Lake Stage under the train shed
www.stlouisunionstation.com/go/displayHours.cfm#2145396954
May 17 – Western Satellites
June 21 – Furious George
July 19 – Retro Nerds
Aug. 16 – Petty Cash Junction
Sept. 20 – Guitars on Fire
University City
Starlight Concert Series
6:30 p.m. Mondays
Heman Park (the Midland entrance at Shaftesbury)
June 11 - School jazz band
June 25 - Rob Silverman Jazz Band
July 2 - The Style Band
July 8 - Power Play
July 16 - Mystic Voyage
July 23 - Fat Pockets Funk
July 30 - Retro Boogie
Aug. 6 - Par 3
Webster Groves
Old Orchard Gazebo Series
7 p.m. Fridays (movies - in parenthesis - start at 9 p.m.)
www.facebook.com/EuclidRecords
Old Orchard Business District at Big Bend and South Old Orchard
June 8 - Tenement Ruth (School of Rock)
June 15 - Anita Rosamond (O Brother Where Art Thou)
June 22 - Marquise Knox (Trading Places)
June 29 - Dogtown Allstars (Talladega Nights)
July 6 - The Painkillers (Top Gun)
Zoo
Jungle Boogie
5-8 p.m. Fridays
Center of the Zoo
May 25 - Arvell & Co.
June 1 - Bottoms Up Blues Gang
June 8 - Johnny Henry Band
June 22 - Funky Butt Brass Band
June 29 - Charles Glenn
July 6 - SuperJam
July 13 - Push the Limit
July 20 - Hudson & the Hoo Doo Cats
July 27 - Marsha Evans
Aug. 3 - American Idle
Aug. 10 - Cumberland Gap Band
Aug. 17 - Griffin & the Gargoyles
Aug. 24 - GalaxyRed
Aug. 31 - Dirty Muggs
