Summer Music Series
After a year hiatus due to public health concerns, Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation is pleased to announce that the Summer Music Series will be back at Long’s Park beginning July 11, 2021. This year’s series features a diversity of genres and talent including blues, reggae, southern rock, country and a tribute to the world’s biggest charity concert, Live Aid. The community is invited to join us on Sunday nights at 7:30 for the following concerts:
July 11: Bakithi Kumalo's Graceland Experience
A joyful musical journey from the roots and rhythms of South Africa presented by legendary bassist Bakithi Kumalo, who performed on Paul Simon’s classic Grammy-winning “Graceland” album.
July 18: Maggie Rose
Maggie Rose is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter whose eclectic, yet force-of-nature, sound is a powerful mix of rock-and-roll, soul, folk, funk and R&B. Rose opened for Heart and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, toured with Kelly Clarkson, and shared the Cayamo Cruise bill with Emmylou Harris and Jason Isbell. Rose, who joined the Foundation for our first-ever virtual concert experience last summer, just released her third album, “Have a Seat.”
July 25: Thornetta Davis
Also known as “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues,” the multi-talented Thornetta Davis is the winner of more than 30 Detroit Music Awards including “Outstanding Blues Vocalist” in 2021. Also a songwriter, Davis tells stories through song, commanding the stage with her strong, melodic and smooth voice. Davis has opened for music legends Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Etta James and Bonnie Raitt.
August 1: The Big Takeover
The Big Takeover is a seven-piece reggae band from New York. They perform original music rooted in and reverent toward Jamaican Pop including reggae, rocksteady and ska. Their big hooks connect with the spirit of Motown and the uptown sophistication of the 21st century retro soul and R&B revival scene. The Big Takeover has appeared live in studio on several NPR stations, while their latest single “Rainboots” is in rotation on all of them.
August 8: Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn is an American Southern rock, country, Americana, and blues singer-songwriter, whose style is a mix of blues, country, and rock. Thorn has opened for Huey Lewis & the News, Sting, Bonnie Raitt and Toby Keith.
August 15: Vanessa Collier
Vanessa Collier is a singer, songwriter and musician who weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every performance. Her soulful voice, searing saxophone, and impressive songwriting has earned her a number of distinctions including two Blues Music Awards for “Horn Player of the Year,” and seven Blues Music Award nominations.
August 22: Kenny Rogers Band
The band that backed Kenny Rogers for more than 40 years felt there was still a tremendous demand for Kenny’s music, so they’re honoring his legacy by continuing to play the songs he made famous with their show “Through the Years.” The band is led by Don Gatlin, a singer/songwriter whose songs “I Won’t Forget” and “Something’s Wrong in Vegas” were recorded on Kenny’s 50th anniversary album.
August 29: Live Aid Tribute
Featuring talented local musicians, the Live Aid Tribute concert will celebrate one of the world’s biggest concerts in history. The famous 1985 benefit concert raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia and featured dozens of artists including Elton John, David Bowie, Queen, U2, Madonna and more. The Live Aid Tribute will be produced and organized by Phil Kresge, who put together the Woodstock Anniversary Celebration for the 2019 Summer Music Series.
PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be a Patriotic Concert or fireworks during this year’s Summer Music Series.
For nearly 60 years, the Summer Music Series has been a top musical entertainment event in Lancaster and named one of the best outdoor venues in Central PA. These free concerts, typically held Sundays during the summer, are made possible through the support of corporate sponsors, generosity of individuals, and proceeds from the annual Long’s Park Art Festival.
If you missed last summer's Virtual Concert Series, check out our YouTube channel.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors!
SEASON SPONSORS
PERFORMANCE SPONSORS
Interested in what bands have performed at the Summer Music Series?
After a year hiatus due to public health concerns, Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation is pleased to announce that the Summer Music Series will be back at Long’s Park beginning July 11, 2021. This year’s series features a diversity of genres and talent including blues, reggae, southern rock, country and a tribute to the world’s biggest charity concert, Live Aid. The community is invited to join us on Sunday nights at 7:30 for the following concerts:
July 11: Bakithi Kumalo's Graceland Experience
A joyful musical journey from the roots and rhythms of South Africa presented by legendary bassist Bakithi Kumalo, who performed on Paul Simon’s classic Grammy-winning “Graceland” album.
July 18: Maggie Rose
Maggie Rose is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter whose eclectic, yet force-of-nature, sound is a powerful mix of rock-and-roll, soul, folk, funk and R&B. Rose opened for Heart and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, toured with Kelly Clarkson, and shared the Cayamo Cruise bill with Emmylou Harris and Jason Isbell. Rose, who joined the Foundation for our first-ever virtual concert experience last summer, just released her third album, “Have a Seat.”
July 25: Thornetta Davis
Also known as “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues,” the multi-talented Thornetta Davis is the winner of more than 30 Detroit Music Awards including “Outstanding Blues Vocalist” in 2021. Also a songwriter, Davis tells stories through song, commanding the stage with her strong, melodic and smooth voice. Davis has opened for music legends Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Etta James and Bonnie Raitt.
August 1: The Big Takeover
The Big Takeover is a seven-piece reggae band from New York. They perform original music rooted in and reverent toward Jamaican Pop including reggae, rocksteady and ska. Their big hooks connect with the spirit of Motown and the uptown sophistication of the 21st century retro soul and R&B revival scene. The Big Takeover has appeared live in studio on several NPR stations, while their latest single “Rainboots” is in rotation on all of them.
August 8: Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn is an American Southern rock, country, Americana, and blues singer-songwriter, whose style is a mix of blues, country, and rock. Thorn has opened for Huey Lewis & the News, Sting, Bonnie Raitt and Toby Keith.
August 15: Vanessa Collier
Vanessa Collier is a singer, songwriter and musician who weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every performance. Her soulful voice, searing saxophone, and impressive songwriting has earned her a number of distinctions including two Blues Music Awards for “Horn Player of the Year,” and seven Blues Music Award nominations.
August 22: Kenny Rogers Band
The band that backed Kenny Rogers for more than 40 years felt there was still a tremendous demand for Kenny’s music, so they’re honoring his legacy by continuing to play the songs he made famous with their show “Through the Years.” The band is led by Don Gatlin, a singer/songwriter whose songs “I Won’t Forget” and “Something’s Wrong in Vegas” were recorded on Kenny’s 50th anniversary album.
August 29: Live Aid Tribute
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CONCERT STARTS AT 7PM
Featuring talented local musicians, the Live Aid Tribute concert will celebrate one of the world’s biggest concerts in history. The famous 1985 benefit concert raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia and featured dozens of artists including Elton John, David Bowie, Queen, U2, Madonna and more. The Live Aid Tribute will be produced and organized by Phil Kresge, who put together the Woodstock Anniversary Celebration for the 2019 Summer Music Series.
The Live Aid concert will support those in our community who are food insecure. Please consider bringing food donations for the Lancaster County Food Hub!
Here's a current list of needs:
- Shelf stable microwaveable meals
- Healthy pastas
- Sugar-free fruit cans or cups
- Canned vegetables – green beans in particular
- 100% juice (no sugar added) – 32 oz or larger
- White and brown rice
- Paper towels (they’re a real commodity!)
- Hygiene items: toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene, toilet paper and socks and underwear for men and women in all sizes, especially larger sizes.
Food Hub trucks will be available at the concert to collect donations. If you are not able to attend or would like to give before the concert, you can give online here.
We will have a limited number of Live Aid Tribute shirts for sale at the concert. Shirts are $15 and are first come, first served.
PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be a Patriotic Concert or fireworks during this year’s Summer Music Series.
For nearly 60 years, the Summer Music Series has been a top musical entertainment event in Lancaster and named one of the best outdoor venues in Central PA. These free concerts, typically held Sundays during the summer, are made possible through the support of corporate sponsors, generosity of individuals, and proceeds from the annual Long’s Park Art Festival.
If you missed last summer's Virtual Concert Series, check out our YouTube channel.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors!
SEASON SPONSORS
PERFORMANCE SPONSORS
PERFORMANCE CO-SPONSORS
HOSPITALITY SPONSORS
Interested in what bands have performed at the Summer Music Series?
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