We love a good summer concert on the lawn, so we were excited to hear there’s a new concert series coming to downtown. The Downtown Summer Music Series will bring live music to the historic bandshell in Acacia Park every Thursday evening, June to September.
The new series is a partnership between the Downtown Creative District and Dizzy Charlie’s Music and Events.
“I love that we’re creating more space for people to enjoy free live music all summer, but it’s also about giving people a place to just be together,” says Sara Vaas, owner of Dizzy Charlie’s. “Ride your bike over, throw down a blanket, sit next to someone you’ve never met. It’s about showing up for our local artists, keeping our creative community strong and keeping this city connected. That’s the heart of what we do at Dizzy Charlie’s.”
Dizzy Charlie’s currently manages multiple free and ticketed live music at the Mining Exchange Hotel, Louie Louie’s Piano Bar, The Best Coffee and Lounge, and the OCC Summer Concert Series in Bancroft Park.
The new Downtown Summer Music Series will happen on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., beginning June 4 and running until Sept. 17. All are weather permitting. The Josh and John’s scoop bus will be onsite, and there will be free popcorn. Of course, Acacia Park is surrounded by restaurants for food and drinks to bring over or enjoy before or after the concert. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
“As we’ve seen the number of Downtown residents nearly double in the past year, it’s important to have more events like this — opportunities for people to enjoy the Colorado outdoors, make new friends and discover the talent of local musicians,” says Michelle Winchell, director of creative economy for the Downtown Creative District. “We know that our region needs more opportunities for performers, and this series supports our artists and local business while bringing new energy to a historic park.”
Here is the lineup for the Downtown Summer Concert Series
- June 4: Chronic Funk Disorder (funk, fusion)
- June 11: The 719 Band (funk, fusion)
- June 18: Funkology (funk, fusion)
- June 25: Rafiel & the Roomshakers (funk, fusion, blues, rock)
- July 2: Soapdish (rock)
- July 9: Deborah Stafford & the Nighstalkers (blues)
- July 16: Dizzy with a Dame (blues, jazz, swing)
- July 23: Tasty House (blues, funk, fusion)
- July 30: Shakin’ Like Sammy
- Aug. 6: Jacob Larson Band (funk, fusion, rock)
- Aug. 13: Delta Sonics (blues)
- Aug. 20: Reid Poole & the Night Owls (jazz, swing, blues)
- Aug. 27: Collective Groove (funk, fusion, soul)
- Sept. 10: Good for Nothin’ Band (rock, funk, fusion)
- Sept. 17: Val Chilmer (funk, fusion, rock, pop)
Find more details at dizzycharlies.com.
Watch for updates at all the Free Summer Concerts in the Springs.
