GI Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Thursday

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department will be providing live music this summer on Thursday evenings from 8-9 p.m. The concerts will run June 6th through July 18th at either Grace Abbott Park or Buechler Park. Below is the schedule:

Date                                       Artist                                      Park
Thursday, June 6               Coed Blue                              Buechler Park
*Everyone will walk away dancing after hearing their electric music, which covers many different musical styles.

Thursday, June 13            Jesse Karr Band                         Grace Abbott Park
*A variety of music that will suit any crowd.

Thursday, June 20            Mohanna with Red Shoes     Buechler Park
*A broad variety of classic songs including some history and humor.

Thursday, June 27               TeZZ                               Grace Abbott Park
*Seasoned performers on vocals, keyboard, sax, flute and percussion, playing classics from the American songbook – pop, swing, jump, and more!\

Thursday, July 11                Blue Plate Special                  Grace Abbott Park
*Their songs give the audience a feeling for American roots music, covering R&B, jazz-infused Americana, and a touch of rock.

Thursday, July 18                OK Sisters                                   Buechler Park
*Kate Fly and Karen Lee have been performing acoustic music for over 35 years together in Nebraska along with close friend Martin Tilley, who plays the blues harmonica.  The genre of music they play is blues, country, pop and Americana.

For more information, please contact Parks & Recreation at (308)385-5444, Ext. 299.