In Summer Music, Vol 1, one of best opportunities to hear live music for free are series of concerts that happen in Portland neighborhood parks all summer. The shows in my neighborhood are at Sellwood Riverfront Park, where there's a solid lineup of Monday night shows that begin next week (July 6th). With the Sellwood Bridge providing a picturesque backdrop, 1-2,000 folks show up to picnic, visit with friends, and listen to some great music. This year's artists are:
July 6th - Kevin Gordon, a rootsy, Americana singer/songwriter based in Nashville who is playing at the Waterfront Blues Festival on July 4th. I will have more about Kevin in a separate post. Suffice it to say right now - you should not miss this!
July 13th - the good time country/bluegrass-flavored rock of the Garcia Birthday Band
July 20th - it's a tropical latin dance party with Conjunto Alegre
July 27th - finishing with the Midnight Serenaders' hot Jazz Age swing
To make it easier for concert goers there will be a secure bike corral at the park, and overflow parking in the Oaks Amusement Park lot (a very short walk from the park). There will also be food vendors, so don't worry if you don't have time to grab food before the show.
Look forward to seeing you at the concerts . . . and check out the full concert schedule for shows in other parks around the city.
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