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All concerts are outdoors. Admission to all concerts should be free, no tickets should be required. HOA events are not included since they are not open to the general public. (Please drop a line with any corrections) Cities are listed in the following order:
Longmont - Niwot - Erie - Boulder - Lafayette - Louisville - Broomfield - Westminster - Thornton - Northglenn - Arvada - Golden - Denver
Remember to bring kid-safe bug spray!
Look into a band before bringing your kids. Bands were selected for the public by the sponsoring organization and it is possible that some lyrics may not be suitable for small children.
Longmont
City of Longmont: 2008 Rhythm on the River (web page / 303.651.8404)
At Roger's Grove at Hover Street and Boston Avenue
Voted Best Local/Outdoor Event and Kids' Event in the Longmont Times-Call 2007 Readers' Choice Awards
Longmont - 07/11/08 - Fri at 5:00pm - Tropical Coyotes - FUN, island friendly music from Calypso to Jimmy Buffett, Latin sounds to the Beach Boys!
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 9:45am - (World Beat Stage) Dean Treanor and African Wind - African rhythms combined with blues, R&B and Rock & Roll
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 12:15pm - Matt Buckstein and the Hired Guns - American Idol finalist!
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 1:00pm - (World Beat Stage) Grupo Huitzilopochtli - Traditional Aztec dance group of Denver
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 1:30pm - The Trampolines - Pop/Rock
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 2:45pm - Paul Torrez as Elvis - "The Way It Was"
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 3:15pm - (World Beat Stage) Madahoochi - Jam Band direct from St. Louis
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 3:45 pm - Girls On Top - Motown, R&B
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 5:00pm - FACE - rock, pop, funk and upbeat jazz. No other instruments or special effects – just six guys.
Longmont - 07/12/08 - Sat at 6:30pm - Latino Music
This is just a selection of the performers, a complete list
City of Longmont: 2008 Concerts in the Park (web page)
At Roosevelt Park Pavillion (725 8th Ave) unless noted otherwise
Be sure to bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy the music.
Longmont - 06/10/08 Tue at 6:30pm - Sh'Bang - Pop, Funk, Motown and Oldies
Longmont - 06/17/08 Tue at 6:30pm - The Indulgers - Celtic Music
Longmont - 06/24/08 Tue at 6:30pm - Longmont Concert Band and the Longs Peak Chorus - Barbershoppers
Longmont - 07/01/08 Tue at 6:30pm - Mollie Weaver and Friends - Symphonic Folk Music
Longmont - 07/04/08 Fri at Noon - Longmont Symphony Orchestra (in Thompson Park)
Longmont - 07/08/08 Tue at 6:30pm - Lonesome Traveler - Bluegrass band
Longmont - 07/15/08 Tue at 6:30pm - Deja Blu - Rock, Soul, Blues, Motown
Longmont - 07/22/08 Tue at 6:30pm - Kelly J Band - Country
Longmont - 07/29/08 Tue at 6:30pm - Lionel Young - Violin meets the Blues
City of Longmont: 2008 Summer Concert Series (web page)
At the Longmont Museum Courtyard, 400 Quail Rd.
May want to bring blanket or chair as seating is on the grass. Picnics are welcome.
Longmont - 07/09/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Dakota Blonde - Americana / folk
Longmont - 07/16/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Blue Canyon Boys - Bluegrass
Longmont - 07/30/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Gamelan Tunas Mekar - Music and dance from Bali
Longmont - 08/06/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - FACE - All-vocal rock
Longmont - 08/13/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Liz Masterson & the Cactus Crooners - Western
Niwot
City of Niwot: "Rhythm on the Rails" Summer Concert Series (web page)
Whistle Stop Park in Niwot.
Park opens at 6:00pm, music starts at 6:45pm
Niwot - 06/26/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Rebecca Folsom Band - Rock
Niwot - 07/03/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Kevin Dooley Band - Acoustic/blues
Niwot - 07/10/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Ash Ganley - American roots rock/soul
Niwot - 07/17/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - The Informants - Blues
Niwot - 07/24/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Kort McCumber and The McCumberland Gap - Acoustic/American rock
Niwot - 07/31/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Danny Schafer and The Unknown Americans - Country/blues/coffehouse
Niwot - 08/07/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Quemando - Salsa
Niwot - 08/14/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Hazel Miller - Blues/soul/rock
Niwot - 08/21/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - The Indulgers - Celtic
Niwot - 08/28/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Strolling Scones - 70's rock
Niwot - 09/04/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - Erica Brown - High energy blues
Niwot - 09/11/08 - Thurs at 6:45pm - FACE - All-vocal rock band
Erie
City of Erie: Concerts in the Park Series (web page)
At Coal Creek Park on the corner of Cheseman and Katell Streets in Historic Downtown Erie.
Park opens at 5 pm. Come early to get a good seat!
Erie - 07/12/08 - Sat at 6:45pm - Funkiphino - Soul/funk
Erie - 07/26/08 - Sat at 6:45pm - Hazel Miller - Blues/soul/rock
Erie - 08/09/08 - Sat at 6:45pm - Boogie Machine - Disco
Erie - 08/23/08 - Sat at 6:45pm - The Legendary Nikatators - 50's-70's era dance band
Boulder
City of Boulder: Meadow Music (web page)
Chautaqua Park - ongoing thru July 21st - Mon at 5:30pm - Jeff Kagan and Mark perform fun songs for kids
There are some Mondays when a concert is not held, click the web page for details. The season is shorter this year since Jeff is on tour in August. There may be a September gathering in Boulder.
Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger's Cottage for a short kid-friendly hike. Next, sit on the green for a 45-minute concert of mountain music for kids. Bring your own picnic dinner. If parking is not available, use the Hop 2 Chautauqua
City of Boulder: Noon Tunes (web page)
At the 1300 block of Pearl in front of the Boulder County Courthouse
(Band descriptions were found by web searching and may not be completely accurate.)
Boulder - 06/27/08 - Fri at noon - Lost Canyon Band - Classic Rock, when they play Santana, you'll think Carlos is one stage!
Boulder - 07/04/08 - July 4th - NO CONCERT
Boulder - 07/11/08 - Fri at noon - Pete Kartsounes Trio - Bluegrass/Folk
Boulder - 07/18/08 - Fri at noon - The Fever - 70's & 80's tribute band
Boulder - 07/25/08 - Fri at noon - Kort McCumber & McCumberland Gap - acoustic & bluegrass
Boulder - 08/01/08 - Fri at noon - Jockamo - rock/blues
Boulder - 08/08/08 - Fri at noon - Arthur Lee Band - Afrograss, Folk, and Rock
Boulder - 08/15/08 - Fri at noon - Boulder Philharmonic - classical
Boulder - 08/22/08 - Fri at noon - Beloved Invaders - surf guitar
City of Boulder: Off the Mall Music (web page)
One Boulder Plaza
Boulder - 07/23/08 - Wed at Noon - Low Flying Nobs - marimba
Boulder - 07/30/08 - Wed at Noon - Skean Dubh - Celtic
City of Boulder: Bands on the Bricks (web page)
At the 1300 block of Pearl in front of the Boulder County Courthouse
(Band descriptions were found by web searching and may not be completely accurate.)
Boulder - 06/25/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Girls On Top - Motown, R&B
Boulder - 07/02/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Hazel Miller - Blues/Soul rock
Boulder - 07/09/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Soul Sacrifice - Santana Tribute Band
Boulder - 07/16/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Freddi Henchi - jazz/funk
Boulder - 07/23/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Wendy Woo - blues-soul
Boulder - 07/30/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Fab 4 - Beatles Tribute Band
Boulder - 08/06/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Home Slice Band - High-energy swing
Boulder - 08/13/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Erica Brown Band - high-energy blues
Boulder - 08/20/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Chris Daniels & The Kings - funk/horn band
City of Boulder: Performances in the Parks - Boulder Concert Band (web page)
Park locations vary. Bring a picnic and the whole family!
Boulder - 06/30/08 - Mon at 7:00pm - Main Library Lawn (Broadway & Canyon)
Boulder - 07/07/08 - Mon at 7:00pm - Viele Lake at Harlow Platts (1360 Gillaspie)
Boulder - 07/14/08 - Mon at 7:00pm - Salberg Park (19th St & Elder Ave.)
Boulder - 07/21/08 - Mon at 7:00pm - Scott Carpenter Park (1505 30th St)
Boulder - 07/28/08 - Mon at 7:00pm - North Boulder Park (9th & Dellwood)
Boulder - 08/04/08 - Mon at 7:00pm - Chautauqua Park (900 Baseline Rd)
Boulder: Twenty-Ninth Street Mall - Live Concert Series (web page)
At 1710 29th St in Boulder
Bring your dance moves and a chair!
Twenty-Ninth Street Mall - 06/28/08 - Sat at 6:00pm - FACE - All-vocal rock band
Twenty-Ninth Street Mall - 07/05/08 - Sat at 6:00pm - The Informants - Vintage R&B, blues, soul and rockabilly
Twenty-Ninth Street Mall - 07/12/08 - Sat at 6:00pm - Nelson Rangell - Jazz and master of song
Twenty-Ninth Street Mall - 07/19/08 - Sat at 6:00pm - Message in a Bottle - Police tribute band
Twenty-Ninth Street Mall - 07/26/08 - Sat at 6:00pm - TZOL and Tierro of Kan'nal - Primal World Beat Music
Twenty-Ninth Street Mall - 08/02/08 - Sat at 6:00pm - Female All-Stars Revue - All female bands from the creme de la creme of Boulder
Twenty-Ninth Street Mall - 08/09/08 - Sat at 6:00pm - Great American Taxi - Folk and country with doses of rock and roll
Boulder: Rockin' the Gardens (web page)
The Millenium Harvest House Gardens at 28th and Arapahoe
Harvest House - 07/11/08* - Fri at 5:30pm - Rebecca Folsom
Harvest House - 07/18/08* - Fri at 5:30pm - Lionel Young Band
Harvest House - 07/25/08 - Fri at 5:30pm - Receders
Harvest House - 08/01/08* - Fri at 5:30pm - Clumsy Lovers
Harvest House - 08/08/08 - Fri at 5:30pm - Tina Marx
Harvest House - 08/15/08* - Fri at 5:30pm - AOA
Harvest House - 08/22/08* - Fri at 5:30pm - Chris Daniels
Harvest House - 08/29/08 - Fri at 5:30pm - Ricardo Pena
Harvest House - 09/05/08 - Fri at 5:30pm - Spring Creek
Harvest House - 09/12/08 - Fri at 5:30pm - Judge Roughneck
Harvest House - 09/19/08 - Fri at 5:30pm - Chase N The Dream
* free balloons and face painting
Lafayette
City of Lafayette: Summer Concert Series (web page / 303-665-0469)
All at Waneka Lake Park except the final concert.
Lafayette - 07/02/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - 17th Avenue All Stars - Accappella group
Lafayette - 07/09/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Chris Daniels & The Kings - Blues/horn band
Lafayette - 07/16/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Jon Chandler - Country/western
Lafayette - 07/23/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Lost Canyon Band - High-energy/rock
Lafayette - 07/30/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Pharoahs of Funk - Funk/dance (at the Starkey Building in Olde Town!)
Louisville
Louisville: Street Faire (web page)
Old Downtown Louisville - Steinbaugh Pavilion
Rain or shine.
Louisville - 07/11/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Pure Prairie League
Louisville - 07/18/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Poco
Louisville - 07/25/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Hamilton Loomis
Louisville - 08/01/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Firefall
Louisville - 08/08/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - subdudes
Louisville - 08/15/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - New Music Night with Tickle Me Pink
City of Louisville: 2008 Summer Concert Series (web page)
At the Louisville Community Park - 955 Bella Vista Drive
sorry, June dates have passed
Superior
Superior: 2008 Summer Concert Series
hosted by Rock Creek Homeowners Association (not open to the public) - drop a line to correct
Broomfield
Broomfield: Flatiron Crossing Mall - Summer Nights Concert Series (web page)
Outdoor promenade near the AMC Theatres
Flatiron Crossing - 06/26/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - Chasin' the Dream - **Couldn't find style**
Flatiron Crossing - 07/03/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - The Chris King Band with Brooke Underbrink (line dance instructor) - Country
Flatiron Crossing - 07/10/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - The Hazel Miller Band - Blues/soul/rock
Flatiron Crossing - 07/07/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - Firefall - 70's British style
Flatiron Crossing - 07/24/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - Funkiphino - R&B/funk/soul
Flatiron Crossing - 07/31/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - The Nacho Men - Disco/70's
Flatiron Crossing - 08/07/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - Chris Daniels & The Kings - Funk/horn band
Flatiron Crossing - 08/14/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - Dotsero - Jazz/R&B
Flatiron Crossing - 08/21/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - Jakarta - old-school funk
Flatiron Crossing - 08/28/08 - Thurs at 6:00pm - FACE - All-vocal rock band
City of Broomfield: 2008 Summer Concert Series (web page / 303-464-5509)
At the Broomfield Amphitheatre - west of Lamar St at the west end of the pond in Community Park
Broomfield - 06/25/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - The Fables - A John Lennon and Paul McCartney tribute band
Broomfield - 07/02/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Tina Marx & the Millionaires - Dance music especially swing
Broomfield - 07/09/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Mojomama - Hip Shakin’ groove music! A fusion of family-friendly sounds. Blues, Funk, 60’s Soul, and contemporary Rock
Broomfield - 07/16/08- Wed at 7:00pm - Lost Canyon Band - classic era of rock & roll, when peace, love and music festivals united a generation.
Broomfield - 07/23/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Deja Blu - A danceable mix of the very best of Rock, Soul, Blues, Motown & Swing with a kick of Country.
Broomfield - 07/30/08 - Wed at 7:00pm - Tropical Coyotes - FUN, island friendly music from Calypso to Jimmy Buffett, Latin sounds to the Beach Boys!
Westminster
City of Westminster: 2008 Summer Concert Series (web page)
At the pavilion at Westminster City Park, 10475 Sheridan Blvd.
Picnics welcome. Due to limited parking at the Westminster City Park Complex, it is recommended that attendees utilize the FREE shuttle service, access the park by trail system or carpool
Westminster - 06/26/08 - Thurs at 7:00pm - FACE - Rock, pop, funk and upbeat jazz. No other instruments or special effects – just six guys.
Westminster - 07/10/08 - Thurs at 7:00pm - The Trampolines - Acoustic pop/rock band
Westminster - 07/24/08 - Thurs at 7:00pm - The Fab 4 - Beatles tribute band
Westminster - 07/31/08 - Thurs at 7:00pm - The Queen City Jazz Band - New Orleans-style Dixieland Jazz
Westminster: Bradburn Village Summer Concerts (web page / 720-946-4680)
At Bradburn Concert Green - corner of Bradburn Blvd and Main St / near 120th and Sheridan.
Kid's activities and dinner specials are being offered by Bradburn retailers.
Bradburn Village - 07/24/08 - Thu at 6:00pm - Rocky Mountain Jazz Projects
Bradburn Village - 08/21/08 - Thu at 6:00pm - Wild Nights
Wesminster: Westminster Promenade - Sundown Concert Series (web page)
At the gazebo by Johnny Carinos
Lawnchairs are welcome
Westminster Promenade - 06/26/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - The Rejuveniles - 60's & 70's pop rock
Westminster Promenade - 07/09/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Latin Soul Jazz Project - Latin soul
Westminster Promenade - 07/23/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Ron Ivory and Expressions - Jazz trio
Westminster Promenade - 08/13/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Reckless Abandon - Country western
Westminster Promenade - 08/27/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Perpetual Motion - Gypsy jazz
Westminster: Orchard Town Center - Concerts on the Square (web page)
Lawnchairs are welcome
Orchard Town Center - 06/27/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Nelson Rangel - Jazz
Orchard Town Center - 07/04/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - The Fab 4 - Beatles tribute band - with celebration**
Orchard Town Center - 07/11/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Wendy Woo - Blues/soul
Orchard Town Center - 07/18/08 - -Fri at 6:00pm - The Pan Jumbies - Caribbean/Calypso
Orchard Town Center - 07/25/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Conjunto Colores - Salsa/Latin jazz
Orchard Town Center - 08/01/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Dotsero - Jazz/R&B
Orchard Town Center - 08/08/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Judge Roughneck - Ska/reggea
Orchard Town Center - 08/15/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Opie Gone Bad - Rock/funk
Orchard Town Center - 08/22/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Pete Wernick - Bluegrass/jazz
Orchard Town Center - 08/29/08 - Fri at 6:00pm - Chris Daniels - Rock/funk
** Immediately after the concert, a laser light show choreographed to music will astound young and old alike. This event is free and open to the public. For details call 303-450-8600.
Thornton
City of Thornton: Summer Concert Series (web page)
Various parks (all venue addresses provided on web page).
Some concerts feature ice cream socials.
Cherrywood Park - 07/31/08 - Thu at 7:00pm - Tropical Coyotes - Calypso/Pop
Community Park - 08/07/08 - Thu at 7:00pm - Blue Canyon Boys - Bluegrass
Northglenn
City of Northglenn: Summer Soulstice 2008 - Rhythm, Blues, & Jazz! (web page)
At E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
Picnics welcome!
Northglenn - 06/25/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Soul School - High-energy dance band
Northglenn - 07/02/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Erica Brown Band - High energy blues
Northglenn - 07/09/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Tempa and the Tantrums - Blues
Northglenn - 07/16/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - The Pharoahs of Funk - Blues/Rock dance band
Northglenn - 07/23/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Me & Julio - Acoustic/latin fusion
Northglenn - 07/30/08 - Wed at 6:30pm - Chris Daniels & The Kings - Funk/horn band
Arvada
City of Arvada: Olde Town Arvada - Music on the Streets (web page)
At Olde Wadsworth and Grandview Avenue
Arvada - ongoing thru September - Thu at 6:00pm - list of bands not posted
City of Arvada: Free Summer Concerts at the Apex Center (web page)
At McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St.
Picnics welcome
Arvada - 07/03/08 - Thurs at 7:00pm - North 40 - Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame Band of the Year
Arvada - 07/17/08 - Thurs at 7:00pm - Groove Society - Award winning jazz and a capella vocal group
Arvada - 07/31/08 - Thurs at 7:00pm - The Fables - A tribute to the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney
City of Arvada: The Children’s Morning Concerts (web page)
Pioneer Pavilion at 9101 Ralston Road
Arvada - 07/15/08 - Tue at 9:30am - Mary Sue & Cari - Interactive music with kids and their parents
Arvada - 07/29/08 - Tue at 9:30am - Rosey Rosebud - Magic, humor and acrobatics
Golden
City of Golden: Movies and Music in the Park (web page)
At Parfet Park at the SE corner of 10th and Washington in Golden.
Prior to each outdoor film, live music will be performed. Families are invited to bring a picnic supper, listen to the music, and settle in for a film under the stars. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. followed by the movie at dusk (around 8:30 pm).
Golden - 08/01/08 - Fri at 7:00pm - Rob Drabkin - Jack Johnson style
Golden - 08/08/08 - Fri at 7:00pm - Eddie Clendening & The Blue Ribbon Boys - Rockabilly / Country / Pop
Golden - 08/15/08 - Fri at 7:00pm - Flock of Beagles - Pop
Golden - 08/22/08 - Fri at 7:00pm - Loose Cannon Bluegrass - Bluegrass/acoustic
Denver
City of Denver: Skyline Park Free Summer Concerts (web page)
At the Skyline Park - spanning the length of Arapahoe Street from 15th to 18th Streets
Bring a blanket and lunch
Denver - 06/27/08 - Fri at noon - Colorado Honor Band - Students, ages 10-18 years old
Denver - 07/11/08 - Fri at noon - Calling Spirit
Denver - 07/18/08 - Fri at noon - Purnell Steen - Denver's jazz legend
Denver - 07/25/08 - Fri at noon - Hollyfelds - Country/Bluegrass/Pop
Denver - 08/01/08 - Fri at noon - Park Hill Brass
Denver - 08/08/08 - Fri at noon - Shelly Lindsey - Gospel
Denver - 08/15/08 - Fri at noon - Hazel Miller - Blues/Soul rock
Denver - 08/22/08 - Fri at noon - Denver Municipal Band - Concert band
City of Denver: City Park Jazz at the Bandstand (web page)
At City Park (near the zoo and museum)
Pack a picnic and get ready to dance!
Denver - 06/29/08 - Sun at 6:00pm - Michael Friedman Jazz Quintet - Contempoary Jazz/R&B
Denver - 07/06/08 - Sun at 6:00pm - LC's Latin Groove - Jazz/Precussion
Denver - 07/13/08 - Sun at 6:00pm - Sheryl Renee Band - Jazz & standards
Denver - 07/20/08 - Sun at 6:00pm - Coctail Revolution - Jazz - Voted Westword's Best jazz band!
Denver - 07/27/08 - Sun at 6:00pm - Lisa Bell & Crescendo - Jazz/pop
Denver - 08/03/08 - Sun at 6:00pm - Funkiphino - R&B/funk/soul
Denver: Colorado Symphony Orchestra (web page)
Cheesman Park - 07/24/08 - Thu at 7:00pm - Kevin Puts - Two Mountain Scenes. Copland - Suite from The Tender Land. Beethoven - Symphony No. 7
Denver/LoDo: Confluence Concerts (web page)
At Confluence Park (near REI and the aquarium)
Denver - 07/24/08 - Thu at 6:30pm - Nelson Rangell
Denver - 07/31/08 - Thu at 6:30pm - Dotsero
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