Every Tuesday evening beginning May 12, 2009, the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department hosts a free outdoor concert at 7:00 p.m. at Municipal Park in Opelika Alabama. This 14-week concert series offers a wide variety of musical entertainment including Gospel, Jazz, R & B, Praise and Worship, Oldies, Country, Big Band Swing, Folk, and Community Band music.
The Opelika Band Boosters will prepare Summer Swing Sack Suppers in the park for a nominal fee from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Their hamburgers and hot dogs are ideal for a family picnic and the home-made ice cream is delicious. RBC Bank of Opelika will provide complimentary lemonade during the concerts.
The Rocky Brook Rocket, a vintage train with a long, rich history, has been restored and is back on the tracks for complimentary train rides.
Come out early! Bring the whole family, a quilt or lawn chair and relax on the bank of Rocky Brook Creek for an evening of musical fun, fellowship and relaxation.
For more information call the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department at 334-705-5560 or e-mail bkent@ci.opelika.al.us
2009 Summer Swing Schedule
May 12th -Lee Scott Academy Jazz Band Jazz, Swing, Rock, Ballads and more!
May 19th – OHS Jazz Ensemble: Local talent, Jazz Rock, Swing & Jazz
May 26th – S.E. Alabama Community Band 58-member Band, Conducted by Dr.Johnny Long, Troy Univ. Band Director Emeritus. Marches, Broadway Show Tunes & Classical Music
June 2nd – Neil Diamond Tribute Artist Conner Lorre is a top tier singer with a fun and unique talent. He dazzles his audiences as a singing voice impersonator.
Conner Lorre is clearly one of the best Neil Diamond voice impersonators in the world. Almost certainly the best you’ve ever heard.
June 9th – Route 66 This energetic group plays it all…Oldies, Pop, Rock and Dance music. Audience participation is encouraged…Join the ‘Monkey Park’ dancers on the grass around the stage as they dance, blow bubbles and have a great time!
June 16th – Kidd Blue For almost 20 years Kidd Blue has been delivering their eclectic mix of Rock n’ Roll, Soul, R & B, 80’s and Jazz favorites to packed dance floors all over the southeast. With some of the most talented local and regional musicians on board, its no wonder Kidd Blue is a favorite choice for weddings, corporate events and fundraising galas from Chattanooga to Tampa. For more information: www.kiddblue.com
June 23rd – Bill J. Brooks -ELVIS Lives Concert – Top rated Elvis Tribute artist in the S.E. This show is dynamic, entertaining, moving and family friendly. Elvis fan or not, you are in for a rare treat. Thank you, Thank you very much!
June 30th – Auburn University Summer Concert Band – 70 Pieces Conducted by Dr. Rick Good. A Variety of Band Music, Marches, Overtures, and Show-tunes will be featured.
July 7th – Muse – 20th year on the Summer Swing Bandstand! Easy listening, vocal oriented acoustic soft rock played as only Muse can
July 14th – Crossroads: Provides an opportunity for listeners to enjoy the vocal talents of Jessica Wilson. The band explores less frequently covered material, such as Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Cross Canadian Ragweed, and even a little R.E.M.. Moving through contemporary and classic rock, country, and folk music provides audiences with a unique and entertaining experience. The group and it’s members hail from Auburn, Alabama and collectively have many years of band playing and performing experience. Please check out Crossroad’s website at https://fp.auburn.edu/wilsodm/crossroads .
July 21st – Martha’s Trouble – nationally recognized Americana singers/songwriters. – “ have all the qualities that bands like 10,000 Maniacs with Natalie Merchant possessed – great songwriting, great melodies, and a great sense of timing.” ~All Music Guide
July 28th – Fred Jones /The Good News Trio –Southern Gospel
August 4th – Lake Martin Jazz Masters Big Band Sound, playing music of the major dance bands that kept America on the dance floor during the ‘30’s – ‘60’s.
August 11th – BACK TO SCHOOL BASH- ROUTE 66 – Enjoy a final concert as we bid summer farewell!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on May 12, 2009. View the original page.
