Upcoming summer concerts include musical styles like bluegrass, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. (Courtesy of Stephen Youngblade)
Towns and organizations throughout the region have put together a full list of summer concerts this year. From bluegrass to shag to symphony, there’s music for everyone to enjoy out on a picnic blanket this summer. Here’s a roundup of some of this summer’s shows.
Friday Night Live – Belmont
Friday Night Live concerts will be held every other Friday evening in downtown Belmont through Sept. 6. Concerts run from 7-10 p.m., South Main Street closes between the railroad tracks and Myrtle Street beginning around 2 p.m. to set up for the event.
The concerts are free, but there is a charge for concessions.
Details: www.cityofbelmont.org.
This summer’s series, “Summer of Shag:”
June 14, Coming Up Brass
June 28, Voltage Brothers, featuring fireworks
July 12, Band of Oz
July 26, Spontanes/Image
Aug. 9, Hip Pocket
Aug. 23, Coastline
Sept. 6, Ken Knox & Company (former members of Chairman of the Board)
Whitewater Center River Jam
The U.S. National Whitewater Center holds concerts each week throughout the summer.
Thursday nights also feature a trail run beginning at 6:30 p.m.
This summer’s lineup:
June 6, Delta Saints
June 8, Porch Dog Revival
June 13, Jamie McLean Band
June 20, Packway Handle
June 22, Rosco Bandana
June 27, Hollis Brown
June 29, The Broadcast
July 6, The Chemist
July 11, Town Mountain
July 13, Mipso
July 18, Holy Ghost Tent Revival
July 20, Common Foundation
July 25, Honey Island Swamp Band
July 27, Mike Strauss Band
Aug. 1, Paper Bird
Aug. 3, Overmountain Men
Aug. 8, Desert Noises
Aug. 15, Red Wanting Blue
Aug. 17, Lefty Williams
Aug. 22, Delta Moon
Aug. 24, Jesse Dee
Aug. 31, Charley Horse
Sept. 5, Tone Balzers
Sept. 12, Bob Margolin
Sept. 19, Sol Driven Train
Sept. 26, Humming House
Stonecrest Summer Concert Series
The Stonecrest Summer Concert Series takes place every weekend through Sept. 28. The concerts are free and take place from 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at two performance spaces: the Fountain stage and the Plaza stage.
The concert roundup:
June 7-8
Fountain Stage: Mick & The Ultras
Plaza Stage: Kristi Orman
June 14-15
Fountain Stage: Dukes & Smith
Plaza Stage: Rayen Belchere
June 21-22
Fountain Stage: Red Car
Plaza Stage: Sabra Callas
June 29-29
Fountain Stage: Uniq Blend
Plaza Stage: Jerry Dowd
July 5-6
Fountain Stage: Mick & The Ultras
Plaza Stage: Wicked Powers
July 12-13
Fountain Stage: Doug Burns
Plaza Stage: Scott Smith
July 19-20
Fountain Stage: Leslie & Friends
Plaza Stage: Tony Barnes
July 26-27
Fountain Stage: Brubakers
Plaza Stage: Kristi Ormand
Aug. 2-3
Fountain Stage: Robin B
Plaza Stage: Sabra Callas
Aug. 9-10
Fountain Stage: Hot Sauce
Plaza Stage: Rayen Belchere
Aug. 16-17
Fountain Stage: Uniq Blend
Plaza Stage: Jerry Dowd
Aug. 23-24
Fountain Stage: Mick & The Ultras
Plaza Stage: Kevin Russell
Aug. 30-31
Fountain Stage: Uniq Flavur
Plaza Stage: Wicked Powers
Sept. 6-7
Fountain Stage: Brubakers
Plaza Stage: Jeff Brown
Sept. 13-14
Fountain Stage: Leslie & Friends
Plaza Stage: Kevin Russell
Sept. 20-21
Fountain Stage: Kimberly Carper Trio
Plaza Stage: Sabra Callas
Sept. 27-28
Fountain Stage: Robin B
Plaza Stage: Scott Smith
Union Street Live – Concord
Downtown Concord hosts a monthly outdoor concert on the third Thursday of each month from 6-9 p.m. next to the Historic Cabarrus County Courthouse, 65 Union St. S.
This year’s schedule:
June 20, Tim Clark
July 18, Too Much Sylvia
Aug. 15, Craig Woolard
Sept. 19, Atlantic Groove Band
Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops Series
The symphony will hold a series of concerts this summer at Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall. Gates open at 5 p.m., a pre-show begins at 7 and the Charlotte Symphony begins playing at 8:15. Tickets cost $10 for adults, or $35 for all five concerts. Children get in free.
The symphony also performs several free community concerts throughout the summer. Details: www.charlottesymphony.org/summer.asp.
This year’s shows:
June 9, The Thrill of the Orchestra, conducted by Albert-George Schram
June 16, A Summer Pops Fantasia, conducted by Christopher Warren-Green
June 23, Scores of Movie Music, conducted by Albert-George Schram
June 30, That’s Amore, conducted by Albert-George Schram
July 3, Celebrate America, conducted by Albert-George Schram
Charlotte Symphony at McGuire
The EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station hosts the annual Charlotte Symphony concert at 8:15 p.m. June 21. Enjoy a picnic on the lawn or anchor your boat in the cove of Lake Norman. Refreshments will be available to buy. Details: 980-875-5600.
Alive After Five Concert Series – Lincolnton
Downtown Lincolnton hosts a monthly outdoor concert series behind the Lincoln County Courthouse, at the intersection of Main Street and Court Square. Shows usually run from 6-9 p.m.
Here’s a look at this summer’s concerts:
June 27, Coming Up Brass
July 25, The Folsom Prison Gang
Aug. 29, Kevin Richardson and Cuttin’ Edge
Sept. 26, The Fantastic Shakers
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