There may be a lot of large local attractions to fill the bill for local residents this summer, but area parks are offering up summer sounds for those looking for something a little more relaxed. Did we mention they are free? All you’ll need to bring is your own blanket or folding chair.
West Chester Twp.
After Hours @ The Square is a Thursday event for young professionals and the residents of West Chester Twp. to gather in Union Centre for music and drinks. Musical acts perform from 6 to 9 p.m.
On weekends, concerts are presented by Fifth Third Bank at Keehner Park and are designed for families and all locals.
West Chester Twp. also will host the annual Union Centre Boulevard Bash on Aug. 14-16.
After Hours @ The Square
Where: North of Union Centre Boulevard on Centre Pointe Drive
June 25: Paul Otten Band
July 2: The Whammies
July 16: DV8
July 30: The Menus
Aug. 6: The Sonic Sledgehammers
Aug. 20: Paul Otten Band
Aug. 27: Dangerous Jim & The Slims
Concerts at Keehner Park
Where: 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp.
June 27: West Chester Symphony (ice cream social)
July 11: The Voices of Ohio
July 18: Cincinnati Brass Band
July 25: Monday Night Big Band
Aug. 1: Miami University Steel Drum Band
Aug. 8: Robin Lacy and DeZydeco
Aug. 22: Cincy Rockers
Sept. 7: West Chester Symphony
Fairfield
Village Green Amphitheatre on Wessel Drive is the site of Groovin’ on the Green and Swingin’ on the Green. All concerts start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Movies also are showing through October and begin at dusk.
Groovin’ on the Green concerts
Where: Wessel Drive, Fairfield
Today, June 25: Brian Brenner’s Branson to Vegas Show with Elvis tribute
July 3: Red, White & Kaboom; Village Green Park: Blast of Brass Tour with BlueStone Ivory & Second Wind; Harbin Park: The Rusty Griswolds
July 9: The Fabulous Blues Brothers Legendary Soul Tribute Show
July 16: Son Del Caribe
July 23: Eight Days a Week
July 30: Miami University Steel Band
Aug. 6: The Klaberheads
Aug. 13: Thunderbay
Aug. 20: Julie Nickell
Aug. 27: The Menus
Sept. 3: The Mistics
Swingin’ on the Green concerts
Where: Wessel Drive, Fairfield
July 20: Curly & the Q Balls
Aug. 17: Sound Body Jazz Orchestra
Movies in the Park
Where: Wessel Drive, Fairfield
July 10: “Bee Movie”Aug. 7: “Over the Hedge”
Sept. 4: “Wall-E”
Oct. 2: “Kung Fu Panda”
Hamilton
The Hamilton Parks and Recreation Dept. is presenting a free concert series called “Where There’s Music in the Air 2009.” The following music performances are scheduled through the end of August.
here: Locations throughout Hamilton
7 p.m. June 30: Hamilton Concert Band, Veteran’s Park
10 a.m. July 4: Hamilton Concert Band, Butler County Courthouse gazebo
7 p.m. July 7: Franz Klaber Band, park on Riverfront Plaza/Dayton Street
7 p.m. July 14: Lisa Biales and Company, park on Riverfront Plaza/Dayton Street
7 p.m. July 21: Jack Carr Band, Virginia Avenue Park
2 p.m. July 25: Fort Hamilton Jazz Band, Butler County Courthouse gazebo, during the Antique Car Parade
7 p.m. July 25: “Romeo and Juliet,” Shakespeare in the Park, Veteran’s Park
7 p.m. July 28: After Hours Band, Lindenwald “Minor Ave.” Park
7 p.m. Aug. 4: Fort Hamilton Jazz Band, park on Riverfront Plaza/Dayton Street
7 p.m. Aug. 11: Finale Jazz Band, Butler County Courthouse gazebo
Mason
The annual Sunshine Concert Series takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays at Mason’s Corwin M. Nixon Park in the field behind the Lou Eves Municipal Pool. Intermissions include prize giveaways. The pool’s concession stand provides food available for purchase.
Sunshine Concert Series
Where: On Mason-Montgomery Road, behind the Lou Eves Municipal Pool
June 28: GWP Band
July 12: Terry Lee Goffee
July 19: Parrots of the Caribbean
July 25: Slow Hand
Aug. 2: Hot Wax
Aug. 9: AJA
Aug. 9: Mason Community Band, at the Mason Middle School auditorium
Lebanon
Lebanon’s free Concerts in the Park are at 7 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 13 in downtown Lebanon.
Where: Gazebo Park at Cherry and Mulberry streets in Lebanon
June 25: Donna Hicks
July 2: Finale, featuring Woody Woodrey and Jerry Robinson
July 9: Blaine Bowman and His Goodtime Band
July 16: Pine Ridge Partners Plus One
July 23: Voice of Hope
July 30: Lebanon Theater Company
Aug. 6: Sunset Dawn
Aug. 13: To be announced
Oxford
The 2009 Oxford Summer Music Festival Concert Series takes place from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays in Oxford’s Uptown Park.
Where: Uptown Park at High and Main streets
June 25: Saffire Express
July 2: Stagger Lee
July 9: Timothy Paul and The Current
July 16: Robin Lacy and DeZydeco
July 23: John Kogge and The Lonesome Strangers
July 30: Thunder Bay
Aug. 6: Miami University Steel Drum Band
Aug. 13: The Sonny Moorman Group
Aug. 20: The Ryan Broshear Band
Aug. 27: Midnight Special (event from 6 to 10 p.m., pig roast night)
Middletown
The Broad Street Bash in Middletown is in its second year and entertains locals Wednesday evenings. All Broad Street Bashes are held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Governors Square Park. Admission is free and various food vendors will participate.
Where: Governors Square Park, at the intersection of Central Avenue and Broad Street
July 1: The Menus
July 15: Stagger Lee
July 29: The Websters
Aug. 5: DixZ Highway
Aug. 12: The Cleavers
