Opelika Parks and Recreation: Summer Swing Concets

What is Summer Swing?

Every Tuesday evening beginning May 11, 2010, 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 hamburgers and hotdogs in the park for a nominal fee from 6:15-7:30 p.m. These 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

2010 Summer Swing Schedule
May 11th          Lee Scott Academy Jazz Band Jazz, Swing, Rock, Ballads and more!

May 18th          OHS Jazz Ensemble       Local talent, Jazz Rock, Swing & Jazz

May 25th           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 1st         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 8th      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 15^th     Kidd Blue For almost 25 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. But hey, you'll enjoy the band even if you just want to chill in your lawn chair. With some of the most talented local and regional musicians on board, you'll be treated to a great evening of quality music. For more information: www.kiddblue.com

June 22nd 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 29th 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 6th Muse � 20^th year on the Summer Swing Bandstand! Easy listening, vocal oriented acoustic soft rock played as only Muse can

July 13th � 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 20th The Fedoras - Chuck Maddox and Shannon Cason present an evening of acoustic pop, folk and country gospel.

July 27^th 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

August 3rd - Fred Jones /The Good News Trio �Southern Gospel

August 10th BACK TO SCHOOL BASH- ROUTE 66

Enjoy a final concert as we bid summer farewell!