Hawaiian music, raucous country, contemporary folk, rock rhythms, acoustic soul, plenty of kids’ music and more are part of this year’s city of Kent’s Summer Concert Series.
Kent’s free summer concerts provide 24 opportunities to enjoy live performance in outdoor settings. The series kicks off Tuesday, July 12 and runs through Aug. 18.
Concerts and performances for kids are held Wednesdays at noon. Adults and families can enjoy their favorite types of music on Tuesdays at noon and on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
For more information, go to kentarts.com. To request a brochure, call 253-856-5050 or email artscommission@kentwa.gov.
Kent Summer Concert Schedule:
• Take Out Tuesdays
Presented by Kent Station
Noon-1 p.m.
Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way
July 12: Ian Skavdahl (Up-tempo, acoustic folk/rock)
July 19: Ranger and the ‘Re-Arrangers’ (Gypsy jazz and swing)
July 26: Lulu LaFever (Soulful, roadhouse-style swing, jazz, and blues)
Aug. 2: Scott Lindenmuth (Jazz, funk, and fusion)
Aug. 9: Jessica Lynne (Contemporary country)
Aug. 16: Sundae + Mr. Goessl (Vintage pop)
• Wednesday Picnic Performances – Especially for Kids
Presented by city of Kent Parks Department and Kent Arts Commission
Noon-1 p.m.
Town Square Park, 2nd Avenue and Harrison Street, downtown Kent
Sponsored by Republic Services
July 13: Tickle Tune Typhoon (Positive messages and educational topics cleverly disguised as silly fun)
July 20: The Not-It’s! (“Kindie Rock” quintet with power-packed songs for kids and parents)
July 27: The Brian Waite Band (Musical theater, imaginative storytelling, lots of laughs and rock ‘n roll)
Aug. 3: Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band (Sun-filled pop beats)
Aug. 10: Matt Baker (Comedy and stunts from three-time Guinness World Record holder)
Aug. 17: Recess Monkey – Sponsored by Bright Horizons (Pop, folk, zany surf rock, and swamp-tinged country)
• Wednesday Family Date Night
Presented by Kent Station
6-8 p.m.
Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way
July 13: Knut Bell (Americana, rock, and country classics)
July 20: Shaggy Sweet (Pop/rock featuring covers and originals)
July 27: Colt and the Peacemakers (Country rock, Honky-tonk, and Americana)
Aug. 3: Darren Motamedy (Smooth jazz saxophonist)
Aug. 10: Spyrographs (1960s spy, surf, and pop hits)
Aug. 17: Mycle Wastman (Soul, R&B and a splash of pop)
• Thursdays at the Lake
Presented by city of Kent Parks Department and Kent Arts Commission
7-8:30 p.m.
Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St.
July 14: Reilly & Maloney (Acoustic and contemporary folk)
July 21: LeRoy Bell (Acoustic soul and folky pop)
July 28: HAPA (Contemporary Hawaiian music – “the sound of Maui”)
Aug. 4: The Scott Cossu Ensemble (New Age and jazz)
Aug. 11: Country Lips (Raucous and rowdy country)
Aug. 18: The Ryan Shupe Band (Acoustic rock and virtuosic jamming)
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