MUSIC
Friday Night Concerts in the Park
Downtown Sacramento Partnership
May 1-August 14, 2009
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Concerts in the Park dates have been extended!! Click here for details: End of Summer Fest
Summer officially begins Downtown on May 1 with the return of the Friday Night Concerts in the Park. This free 15-week concert series will rock Cesar Chavez Plaza every Friday night from 5 pm to 9 pm with the sounds of live, local music.
Even in its 18th season, the Concerts in the Park series remains true to its roots and continues to provide a free, all ages venue to showcase Sacramento’s local music scene. This season’s line up features a total of 51 local bands including 27 new acts to the park series. The bands reflect a broad spectrum of musical acts including blues, punk, country, rock, indie, soul, pop, reggae and hip hop. Here's the linup!
May 1- cancelled Due to Rain
May 8 - Rick Estrin and The Nightcats, The Fortunate Few
May 15 - Warp 11 (CD release) - The Kimberly Trip • I Scream on Sundae Weird Harold
May 22 - Two Sheds- Silver Darling • Kris Anaya • Buildings Breeding (CD release)
MAY 29 - Pets • The Ancient Sons • New Humans • Dusty Brown
JUN 5 - Bucho • Righteous Movement • Happy Mayfield
JUN 12 - Shakedown • The Kinetics • Syncro
JUN 19 - MC Rut • Lite Brite • Consider The Thief • Early States
JUN 26 - Mumbo Gumbo • The Nibblers
JUL 3 - Golden Shoulders • Radio Orangevale • Jeepster • Trainwreck Revival
JUL 10 - Kate Gaffney • Boulevard Park • West of Next • Christopher Fairman & The Stilts
JUL 17 - The Snobs • The No Goodnicks • The Phantom Jets • The Cockfight Kings
JUL 24 - Baby Grand • Ricky Berger • Poplollys • Dog Party
JUL 31 - The Brodys • Goodness Gracious Me • The Broken Poet
AUG 7 - Rowdy Kate • Hellbound Glory • Flounder
AUG 14 - Sol Peligro • Retrograde Revolution • La Noche Oskura
Concerts in the Park dates have been extended!! Click here for details: End of Summer Fest
Weekly Concert Crawl (Post Concert Specials!!): Show your concert wristband and receive specials every Friday night at local bars and restaurants. Patrons can receive special happy hour deals on food and drinks tonight and every Friday throughout the season when they ask for the Concert Crawl Deal.
Participating businesses include: Brew It Up!, Fuzio Universal Bistro, Marilyn's on K, Parlare Lounge, Pyramid Alehouse, Sofia on 11th, Sheraton Grand - PMB Bar, Toppingz Pizza at Image Lounge, Table 260, 4th Street Grille, & Amourath Lounge at the Hyatt.
Produced by the DSP, the Concerts in the Park attract more than 60,000 fans during the 15-concert season. The event is presented by Budweiser and sponsored by Van Ruiten Vineyards, KCRA 3, My 58, Green Sol and MidtownGrid.com.
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Venue Info
10th Street (between I & J Streets) Sacramento, CA 95814
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Admission Info
Tickets: Free
Info Phone: (916) 442-8575
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Dates & Times
Dates:
May 1-August 14, 2009Times:
5:00pm-9:00pm -
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Currently no accessibility information is available for this event.
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Member Reviews
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"kids - just say no"
Comment posted by: da man from sac, ca. , usa, Aug 21, 2009
keep the little creeps out of the beer garden! over 21 only! this pampering of kids & letting them rule the roost must stop!
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"kids in the beer garden"
Comment posted by: katie from Midtown Sacramento, CA, Aug 12, 2009
I take my 2 year old into the beer garden whenever I go. We live nearby and it's a great excuse to get out. I like drinking a beer while listening to music and hanging out with my friends (who don't... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"Kids in the Beer Garden"
Comment posted by: Sambozo from Sacramento, ca, Jul 27, 2009
We used to take my kids when they were young. Back then they didn't allow kids in the beer garden, which seperated the family. I think the kids should be allowed in the beer garden. To the one who... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"great for pregaming"
Review posted by: Jilli from Sacramento, CA , Jul 10, 2009
This event is perfect for us young 21 year olds who like hitting the bar scene. Its free, good music, social, and we can grab a beer. We love coming down here before hitting the bar scene. I really... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"kids at the park"
Review posted by: joe from elk grove,ca, Jul 06, 2009
As a kid I loved outdoor concerts and still do. And to everyone who has a problem with beer and kids, get rid of the beer. The last time I checked, when it came to getting something for free, beggers... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"Kids in the beer garden"
Comment posted by: Jasynte Harris from Midtown Sac, Jul 03, 2009
There are parents out there that like to have a beer while watching music and hanging with the family, so lighten up. Children in the beer garden are fine just as long as their with parents. After... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"June 19, 2009"
Review posted by: MC Rut fan from Roseville, CA, USA, Jun 24, 2009
I am 44 and I took my 21-year old daughter and my niece who has downs syndrome. We ALL had a blast. Everyone was very kind and respectful of my niece's special needs, especially when it came to the... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"MC Rut & Lite Bright Steal Show"
Comment posted by: G_CASH_RAMA_LAMA_DING_DONG from MACRAMENTO<The June 19 show feat. Middle Class Rut and Light Bright would have been worth paying for. For a free show, in a park, MC Rut and Lite Bright played by far one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen in... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
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Comment posted by: Park-er from Sacramento, Jun 19, 2009
Notice the title of the comment your responded to? It reads "kids in the beer garden?" "Kids in the park" are more than welcome. Keep your kids out of the beer garden. I'd hate to spill my beer on... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"Kids in the park"
Comment posted by: Sactown Girl from Sactown, Jun 12, 2009
For those who have problems with kids attending this function maybe what you are looking for is a bar. Bet they won't be in there.
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Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"kids - just say no"
Comment posted by: da man from sac, ca. , usa, Aug 21, 2009
keep the little creeps out of the beer garden! over 21 only! this pampering of kids & letting them rule the roost must stop!
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"kids in the beer garden"
Comment posted by: katie from Midtown Sacramento, CA, Aug 12, 2009
I take my 2 year old into the beer garden whenever I go. We live nearby and it's a great excuse to get out. I like drinking a beer while listening to music and hanging out with my friends (who don't... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"Kids in the Beer Garden"
Comment posted by: Sambozo from Sacramento, ca, Jul 27, 2009
We used to take my kids when they were young. Back then they didn't allow kids in the beer garden, which seperated the family. I think the kids should be allowed in the beer garden. To the one who... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"great for pregaming"
Review posted by: Jilli from Sacramento, CA , Jul 10, 2009
This event is perfect for us young 21 year olds who like hitting the bar scene. Its free, good music, social, and we can grab a beer. We love coming down here before hitting the bar scene. I really... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"kids at the park"
Review posted by: joe from elk grove,ca, Jul 06, 2009
As a kid I loved outdoor concerts and still do. And to everyone who has a problem with beer and kids, get rid of the beer. The last time I checked, when it came to getting something for free, beggers... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"Kids in the beer garden"
Comment posted by: Jasynte Harris from Midtown Sac, Jul 03, 2009
There are parents out there that like to have a beer while watching music and hanging with the family, so lighten up. Children in the beer garden are fine just as long as their with parents. After... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"June 19, 2009"
Review posted by: MC Rut fan from Roseville, CA, USA, Jun 24, 2009
I am 44 and I took my 21-year old daughter and my niece who has downs syndrome. We ALL had a blast. Everyone was very kind and respectful of my niece's special needs, especially when it came to the... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"MC Rut & Lite Bright Steal Show"
Comment posted by: G_CASH_RAMA_LAMA_DING_DONG from MACRAMENTO<The June 19 show feat. Middle Class Rut and Light Bright would have been worth paying for. For a free show, in a park, MC Rut and Lite Bright played by far one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen in... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
""
Comment posted by: Park-er from Sacramento, Jun 19, 2009
Notice the title of the comment your responded to? It reads "kids in the beer garden?" "Kids in the park" are more than welcome. Keep your kids out of the beer garden. I'd hate to spill my beer on... Expand
Event Name: Friday Night Concerts in the Park
"Kids in the park"
Comment posted by: Sactown Girl from Sactown, Jun 12, 2009
For those who have problems with kids attending this function maybe what you are looking for is a bar. Bet they won't be in there.
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