By Pete Welch
The Vashon Park District is excited to bring back Concerts in the Park this year in collaboration with Vashon Events. Join us every Thursday night in August from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a delightful evening of music.
Concerts in the Park is a family-friendly event series that gathers the community for free outdoor music performances. Held at Ober Park, conveniently located between the Vashon Public Library and the Vashon Park District, the park’s grassy berms provide ideal amphitheater seating.
We invite you to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the concerts. However, you might find yourself on your feet as each concert features a different music genre that will have you dancing. Each week offers a new musical experience!
This year’s lineup is as follows:
August 1st – Clinton Fearon (Roots Reggae)
August 8th – Incendio (Latin-based World fusion)
August 15th – Adrian & Meredith (Rogue-Folk/Americana)
August 22nd – The Jewel Tones (Motown)
August 29th – Trolls Cottage (World/Island Roots)
Opening each concert is the “New Voices” program, which showcases emerging talent in the Vashon music scene. These solo performances start at 7:00 PM and feature “At Least A Doller Coin” (Wyatt Bates & Jonah Cole), Matthew Rieger, Colette & Shawn Jones, Dianne Krouse & Rob Hotchkiss, and Natasha Popova.
The main act will begin at 7:30 PM, playing a 90-minute set. Sound equipment and lighting will be managed by Laird Gonter of Bandstand Music, with Martin Feveyear of Feveyear Master Mix handling the sound.
Enjoy live music against one of Vashon’s most scenic outdoor settings. Bring the family, as there’s plenty of grassy space to spread out your picnic blankets and soak in the music on a warm summer night. Please note that Ober Park has a no-dogs policy, and alcohol and smoking are not permitted.
The Concerts in the Park series is proudly presented by the Vashon Park District and curated by Vashon Events.
