Grab your lawn chairs or a blanket and head to the park this summer for free music. Each summer, Boone County Public Library and Boone County Parks Department work together to bring popular tribute artists to Boone Woods Park, located at 6000 Veterans Way in Burlington.
Kavan, and his band Memphis Flash, kick off the tribute line-up with classic Elvis hits on Saturday, June 17 at 7 p.m
Tribute artist Kavan, and his band Memphis Flash, kick off the tribute line-up with classic Elvis hits on Saturday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Kavan has performed as Elvis at venues across the United States, Canada and England. He appeared on BBC’s The World Greatest Elvis television competition and won the title of “The World’s #1 Rock N Roll Elvis.” Three summers ago, Kavan performed at Boone Woods Park and more than 1200 people turned out to hear him! You asked us to bring him back and we listened.
Next in the line-up, Fleetwood Dreams recreates the sounds of Fleetwood Mac with intricate vocal harmonies and authentic arrangements on Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m. You’ll hear Rhiannon, Say You Love Me, You Make Lovin’ Fun, and many more of your Fleetwood Mac favorites at this one-night-only performance.
And last, but certainly not least, an Everly Brothers Tribute by The Bird Dogs on Saturday, August 12 at 7 p.m. The Zmed brothers, Zachary and Dylan, celebrate the harmonies created by Kentucky natives Don and Phil Everly in this special tribute show.
Fleetwood Dreams recreates the sounds of Fleetwood Mac with intricate vocal harmonies and authentic arrangements on Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m.
In case of rain, the concerts will be held at the Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington. Inclement weather after 5 p.m. may not allow enough time to move concerts indoors. Call the Parks Hotline at 859-334-2283 for weather updates.
Looking for more free concerts? Boone County Public Library and Boone County Parks Department have an entire summer of free concerts planned for you:
Blue Chip City Big Band
Saturday, June 10, Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way in Burlington at 7 p.m.
This group is sure to get you jazzed up with hits of the 1940s and beyond.
Rie Mihara & Mika Komuro
Sunday, June 11, Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington at 2 p.m.
Classical music featuring the French horn and piano.
Comet Bluegrass All-Stars
Sunday, June 18, Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, in Florence at 2 p.m.
This award-winning bluegrass band has grown in popularity and opened for such national acts as Sam Bush, Blue Highway, Del McCoury, and Ricky Skaggs.
An Everly Brothers Tribute by The Bird Dogs on Saturday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
Swingtime
Saturday, June 24, Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way in Burlington at 7 p.m.
Get swept away by the sweet sounds of swing classics, smooth jazz, ballads, waltzes, and Broadway.
Saffire Express Band
Saturday, July 8, Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way in Burlington at 7 p.m.
A mainstay in the local music scene for over 20 years, this band plays a unique blend of contemporary, classic rock, 50s and 60s, and country music.
Boutique
Friday, July 14, Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42 in Union at 7 p.m.
An ensemble of members from the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra will play pop and jazz standards from Frank Sinatra and Rosemary Clooney to Norah Jones and Van Morrison.
London Street Band
Saturday, July 22, Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way in Burlington at 7 p.m.
Cincinnati’s premier horn-driven band performs the best hits of the 60s, 70s, & 80s. Enjoy music from Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and more.
Florence Community Band
Sat., August 5, Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way in Burlington at 7 p.m.
Hear your friends and neighbors perform a variety of music ranging from traditional marches to jazz.
Ceol Mhor
Sunday, August 27, Florence Branch, 7425 US 42 in Florence, 2 p.m.
Ceol Mhor (pronounced “Kee-ol More” and meaning “big music” in Irish Gaelic) is a Cincinnati-based band that plays a variety of Celtic music, frequently deviating from traditional Irish music to Welsh, Scottish, Cornish and even Breton tunes. One of the few local Celtic bands to use vocals, this group sings in Welsh and English.
BCPL
