It’s about that time of year again… Carlsbad CA will be having their Concerts in the Parks every Friday starting June 26th!
The City of Carlsbad’s 30th season of TGIF Concerts in the Parks will kick off on June 26, 2015 at Stagecoach Community Park. Each Friday through August 21, come out and enjoy this free outdoor concert series from 6 to 8 pm at local parks throughout Carlsbad.
Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office is Presenting the TGIF Concert Series this year featuring an energetic mix of talented bands with a variety of styles from old classics to today’s hits. There will be arts and crafts for all ages at every concert put on by Family Open Studios. The concerts will also have a wide range of delicious foods provided by the local vendors. Each park will provide free parking with shuttle service, so get your picnic baskets ready, grab a sweater, and let’s get rockin’!
Concert Tips: the Dos & Don’ts
- *Bring folding chair/blankets
- *Get there early to allow time to find parking and shuttle services
- *Bring a sweater in case it gets chilling during the evening
- *No glass containers allowed
- *Don’t forget your snacks, treats, and yes, wine is permitted
- *You may want to bring bug spray to prevent any little insects from bothering you
- *No pets allowed — sorry, you’ll have to leave Fluffy at home for these events
- *No bikes allowed
- *No smoking/vaping allowed
Now let’s get to the tunes! Get ready to groove to the fantastic sounds, and take a look at the list below for a complete list of the artists and bands that will be performing.
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TGIF Concerts in the Parks Schedule
June
The Kelly Rae Band – Country Dance Favorite
When: June 26th
Where: Stagecoach Community Park: 3420 Camino De Los Coches
- – Additional parking at La Costa Canyon High School (1 Maverick Way) and the Church of Latter Day Saints (3450 Camino De Los Coches)
Quinn Deveaux & The Blues Beat Review – R&B/Blues
When: June 3rd
Where: Stagecoach Community Park: 3420 Camino De Los Coches
- – Additional parking at La Costa Canyon High School (1 Maverick Way) and the Church of Latter Day Saints (3450 Camino De Los Coches)
July
Cash’d Out – Johnny Cash Tribute Band
When: July 10th
Where: Alga Norte Community Park: 6565 Alicante Road
- – Shuttle service operates from 4:30 to 9 pm at Ocean Collection and Arrowhead Insurance Group Properties (2500 Campbell Place)
The Detroit Underground – Soul Cover Band
When: July 17th
Where: Alga Norte Community Park: 6565 Alicante Road
- – Shuttle service operates from 4:30 to 9 pm at Ocean Collection and Arrowhead Insurance Group Properties (2500 Campbell Place)
Rocky Dawuni – Afro World Reggae
When: July 24th
Where: Poinsettia Community Park: 6600 Hidden Valley Road
- – Shuttle service operates from 4:30 to 9 pm from North Coast Calvary Chapel (1330 Poinsettia Lane)
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Tommy Castro & The Painkillers – Award-winning Rockin’ Blues
When: July 31st
Where: Poinsettia Community Park: 6600 Hidden Valley Road
- – Shuttle service operates from 4:30 to 9 pm from North Coast Calvary Chapel (1330 Poinsettia Lane)
August
Louie Cruz Beltran – Latin/ Salsa
When: August 7th
Where: Poinsettia Community Park: 6600 Hidden Valley Road
- – Shuttle service operates from 4:30 to 9 pm from North Coast Calvary Chapel (1330 Poinsettia Lane)
Liquid Blue
When: August 14th
Where: Calavera Hills Community Park: 2997 Glasgow Drive
- – Shuttle service operates between 4:30 and 9 pm from Sage Creek High School (3900 Cannon Road)
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra – Big Bang Swing
When: August 21st
Where: Calavera Hills Community Park: 2997 Glasgow Drive
- – Shuttle service operates between 4:30 and 9 pm from Sage Creek High School (3900 Cannon Road)
We can’t wait to get out and celebrate the end of the workweek with these fun Carlsbad concerts! We’ll see you out there!
For more information about TGIF Concerts in the Parks, please click here.
