Clarkston’s annual Concerts in the Parks series returns, Friday, for its 29th year.
Beginning June 20 in Depot Park, the five-concert series will run every Friday until the end of July, except for July 4.
‘The concerts will offer a different variety of music, everything from standards and ballads to old country,? said Penny Shanks, executive director of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce.
Rick and Dayna Lieder Band will open the series on June 20 with what Dayna Lieder describes as danceable music.
‘They have a huge following and are fabulous, it is going to be a great start,? Shanks said.
The husband and wife duo are Clarkston locals and have been playing music for 15 years.
The couple performs at a variety of venues and this is their second year participating in Concerts at the Park.
Following Rick and Dayna, GDaddy’s performs June 27 and Gary Pillows, July 7.
GDaddy’s performds crowd-pleasing hits and Gary Pillows offers country music to the series.
For fans of the 70’s and 80’s, Grievous Angel will perform on July 18.
Finishing out the series will be Legend The Band on July 25, taking the audience back in time to the 50’s and 60’s.
Each headlining band will begin at 7 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. Local groups, including Orion Community Drummers, open each show at 6:30 p.m.
The drummers perform with traditional African drums, giving the audience a chance to drum and interact with each other.
‘I am really pleased with this year’s variety,? Shanks said.
Concerts will include face painting and food at Depot Park. Marble Slab Creamery will sell ice cream throughout the series, and local community organizations will offer other foods.
‘There is a different variety this year, hopefully guests will really enjoy themselves,? Shanks said.