Remember, you can easily find this information again by doing a search for Summer Swing!
Here’s the 2005 Schedule…
May 10th – Lee-Scott Jazz Band
May 17th – OHS Jazz Ensemble
May 24th – Kidd Blue
May 31st – Southeast Alabama Community Band
Jun 7th – The Apostles
Jun 14th – Route 66
Jun 21st – Bill J. Brooks-Elvis Lives Concert
Jun 28th – Auburn Knights Orchestra
July 5th – Pro Star Country Band
July 12th – Auburn University Summer Concert Band
July 19th – Muse
July 26th – Dave Potts Band w/ Justin Rosolino
Aug 2nd – Fred Jones w/Shotgun & the Gentrys
Aug 9th – Back to School Bash!
Every Tuesday evening beginning May 10, 2005, the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department hosts a free outdoor concert at 7:00 p.m. at Municipal Park in Opelika Alabama. This 15-week concert series offers a wide variety of musical entertainment including Gospel, Jazz, R & B, 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, hot dogs and grilled chicken sandwiches are ideal for a family picnic. First American Bank of Opelika will provide complimentary lemonade during the concerts. 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.
About the Artists…
Lee-Scott Academy Jazz Band – Jazz, Swing, Rock, Ballads, Traditional, Contemporary and more!
OHS Jazz Ensemble – Opelika High School’s finest local talent – Swing, Blues and Jazz Rock will be played.
Kidd Blue – A true lee County original. Formed in 1985 as an off shoot of Robert Orr’s jazz ensemble called “OffRamp”, Kidd Blue and the Blues Kings began wowing audiences as the house band at Denaro’s on Toomers Corner. Twenty years later, Kidd Blue continues to fill dance floors from Destin to Chattanooga. Their electic mix of horn-driven Motown, Soul, R & B, Rock n’ Roll and 80′s favorites is enjoyed by audiences from 8 to 80. For more information visit the band at www.kiddblue.com
Southeast Alabama Community Band – 57 piece Band, Conducted by Dr. Johnny Long, Troy State Band Director Emeritus – Marches, Broadway Show Tunes & Classical Music will be featured.
The Apostles – Southern Gospel
Route 66 – Back by popular demand! Follow this energetic bunch through a mix of Oldies, Pop and Dance Music. Laura and Lindsey (Route 66 Daughters) will open the concert at 6:30 p.m. You saw them last at the Dancing at the Depot event downtown.
Bill J. Brooks-Elvis Lives Concert– Top rated Elvis Tribute artist in the S.E. This Vegas style 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!
Auburn Knights Orchestra -Swinging since 1930,this is the oldest college age band in the nation. Bringing back a wide array of music from Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder, The Knights are a treat for any age. Visit www.auburnknights.com for more information.
Pro Star Country Band – Tops in country music, new and old. Group includes Doran Burton, singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist, Ed Lee Schad, guitarist/singer who worked with Hank Locklin, Gene Watson and other Nashville artists and LeNora, singer/songwriter, keyboardist.
Auburn University Summer Concert Band – 70 Pieces Conducted by Dr. Johnny Vinson. A Variety of Band Music, Marches, Overtures, and Show-tunes will be featured.
Muse – A true local favorite; Muse will play for the 16th year on the Summer Swing Bandstand! Easy listening, vocal oriented acoustic soft rock played as only Muse can. (i-85 will open at 6:30 p.m.)
Dave Potts Band with Justin Rosolino – Dave Potts is a nationally recognized singer/songwriter. Catch this rare hometown performance as Dave’s Band plays songs about the South, faith, family and of course sweet tea! Justin Rosolino is an Americana song writer from Atlants, Ga. He will be joining Dave, along with some other surprise guests.
Fred Jones with Shotgun and the Gentrys – Southern Gospel
Back To School Bash – Route 66 – Enjoy a final concert as we bid Farewell to Summer!
Information provided here is from the City of Opelika Website.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on May 9, 2005. View the original page.
