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Performance Schedule

Bring a picnic and a blanket or chair and relax while enjoying a wide variety of music at our free concerts. Park entry fees are in effect.

Visit destateparks.com/summerconcerts for more information. Call the Concert Hotlines for up-to-date information and weather cancellations.

Concerts begin at 6 or 6:30 p.m.

New Castle County:Bellevue State Park.......................................................3White Clay Creek State Park....................................4Wilmington State Parks................................................5 Rockford Park Sugar Bowl

Kent County:Killens Pond State Park................................................6

Sussex County:Holts Landing State Park ..........................................12Trap Pond State Park................................................13

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Performance Schedule

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Concert Series Corporate Sponsors

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Bellevue State ParkSundays and Thursdays, June 3 – August 26:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Concert Hotline (302) 761-6965800 Carr RoadWilmington, DE

Sunday, June 3 Diamond State Concert Band Marches, Show TunesThursday, June 7 BLEECH Modern, Alternative, Indie,

and Classic Rock

Sunday, June 10 Malarkey Brothers Celtic Folk/Rock BandThursday, June 14 Flatland Drive Traditonal BluegrassSunday, June 17 Hand Me Down World Tribute to The Guess WhoThursday, June 21 287th Army Band Patriotic Music and MarchesSunday, June 24 Lima Bean Riot Philadelphia’s Premier Party BandThursday, June 28 Big Package Funk and Soul BandSunday, July 1 US Navy Country Current Country and BluegrassThursday, July 5 Innoko Indie, Folk, RockSunday, July 8(6 p.m. start)

Jimmy & the Parrots Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band

Thursday, July 12 West Chester Swing Kings Big Band, Swing MusicSunday, July 15 Boys in Black Reliving the Johnny Cash

ExperienceThursday, July 19 Mystic Warriors Sounds of the Incas with

Music from TodaySunday, July 22 Chorduroy Rock, Blues and SoulThursday, July 26 USNA Superintendents Combo JazzSunday, July 29 Kategory 5 Classic RockThursday, August 2 John Flynn* Family Concert -

Singer/SongwriterSunday, August 5 Spokey Speaky Roots ReggaeThursday, August 9 Nice Like Dat Folk, Blues and BluegrassSunday, August 12 The Big Jangle Songs of Tom Petty

& the HeartbreakersThursday, August 16 USAF - Rhythm In Blue JazzSunday, August 19 The Core Eric Clapton Tribute BandThursday, August 23 Seven Rings Irish Pub Songs,

Tunes and BalladsSunday, August 26(6 p.m. start)

Re-Live the Beatles Re-Live The Beatles: The Tribute

This program is made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

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White Clay Creek State ParkWednesdays, June 6 – August 226:30 p.m.Monday, September 33 p.m.

June 6 Newark Community Band Marches, Broadway Showtunes

June 13 To the Max High Energy/Funk/Soul/R&B Horn Band

June 20 Danny Paisley & Southern Grass Traditonal BluegrassJune 27 Revolution Heroes BluesJuly 4 No concertJuly 11 Big Band from the Valley Big BandJuly 18 Karen Rodriguez & Latin Jazz Ensemble Latin JazzJuly 25 Kategory 5 Classic RockAugust 1 Dukes of Destiny Blues and SoulAugust 8 US Navy Cruisers High Energy Jazz, Rock, BluesAugust 15 Monkeephiles Monkees Tribute BandAugust 22 kRUSH RUSH Tribute Band

Special Labor Day Concert This concert is sponsored by the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park Monday, September 3 3 p.m. Leather & Lace Stevie Nicks Tribute

Concert Hotline: (302) 368-6560Carpenter Recreation Area880 New London RoadNewark, DE 19711

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Wilmington State ParksSponsored by the Friends of Wilmington State ParksRockford ParkMondays, June 11 – August 136:30 p.m.

June 11 Mason Porter AmericanaJune 18 Ginger Coyle Soulful FolkJune 25 Earth Radio Indie FolkJuly 9 Spokey Speaky ReggaeJuly 16 Bruce & Sam Jazz, Blues, FolkJuly 23 Youth Night Select local youth bandsJuly 30 Cecilia Grace Pop DuoAugust 6 Blues Reincarnation Project BluesAugust 13 Revolution Heroes Blues, Classic Rock

Concert Hotline: (302) 656-3665Rockford Tower2000 Lookout DriveWilmington, DE 19806

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The Sugar Bowl at Brandywine ParkWednesdays, June 13 – August 226:30 p.m.

June 13 The Souldaires Funk/Soul/R&BJune 20 Spokey Speaky ReggaeJune 27 Joy Ike Trio Pop/Soul/FolkJuly 11 The Bullbuckers Ska/ReggaeJuly 18 Bria Noel Rock/Funk/SoulJuly 25 Pristine Raeign Funk/Soul/R&BAugust 1 Jea Street Singer/SongwriterAugust 8 Ginger Coyle Soulful FolkAugust 15 Nalani & Sarina Soul Rock/Modern PopAugust 22 Youth Night Select local youth bands

Concert Hotline: (302) 656-3665Intersection of Baynard Boulevard and Washington Streetat the end of Washington Street Bridge

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Wilmington State ParksSponsored by the Friends of Wilmington State ParksRockford ParkMondays, June 11 – August 136:30 p.m.

June 11 Mason Porter AmericanaJune 18 Ginger Coyle Soulful FolkJune 25 Earth Radio Indie FolkJuly 9 Spokey Speaky ReggaeJuly 16 Bruce & Sam Jazz, Blues, FolkJuly 23 Youth Night Select local youth bandsJuly 30 Cecilia Grace Pop DuoAugust 6 Blues Reincarnation Project BluesAugust 13 Revolution Heroes Blues, Classic Rock

Concert Hotline: (302) 656-3665Rockford Tower2000 Lookout DriveWilmington, DE 19806

Killens Pond State ParkFridays, June 15 – August 106:30 p.m.

Concert Hotline: (302) 284-4299, before 6 p.m. Friday nightSports Complex5025 Killens Pond RoadFelton, DE 19943

There are many ways to support the Summer Concert Seriesand Delaware State Parks in general:

Join a Friends

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Become a Concert Series

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Volunteer in a

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June 15 Stone Jack Ballers Folk/RockJune 22 Second Chance Blues BluesJune 29 Joe Baione JazzJuly 6 Paul DeWolfe Pop 50s - 80sJuly 13 Milford Community Band Broadway/Show TunesJuly 20 Smooth Sound Dance Band Big Band/SwingJuly 27 Mystic Warriors New Age WorldAugust 3 Charlie and the Cool Tones Jazz/BluesAugust 10 Celtic Harvest Celtic Folk

Relax and enjoy

the music!Thank you for supporting

the parks!

whiteclayfriends.org Friends of White Clay Creek State Park

Monthly MeetingsSecond Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Nature Center Come find out what the Friends are all about.

Trail MaintenanceSecond and Fourth Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Maintenance ShopJoin the Friends as they work on the Park trails, bluebird boxes and other projects.

Summer Concert SeriesFriday nights June 9 - August 11 at 6:30 in the Sports ComplexJoin the Friends as they sell refreshments and raffle tickets and enjoy the concert.

FRIENDS OF KILLENS POND EVENTS

PROUD SUPPORTERS

Invite you to enjoy the Summer Concert Series

at Rockford Tower

For Wilmington Parks Friends Group information visit:

FRIENDSOFWILMINGTONPARKS.ORG

Y Ucan support our

Summer Concert Series

Consider a donation to our endowment with the Delaware Community Foundation.

To learn more, search “Delaware State Parks Summer Concert Series” at delcf.org.

The initial donation from the Beer and

Benevolence branch of Dogfish Head Craft

Brewery established the endowment for the sole

purpose of supporting the concert series.

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Your group may have the opportunity to perform in our next Summer Concert Series!

Fill out the form atdestateparks.com/summerconcertsand list your preferred park.

Thanks to the Friends of Holts Landing State Park for supporting concerts at Holts Landing State Park.

Find the Friends on Facebook –facebook.com/friendsofholts

Holts Landing State ParkTuesdays, June 19 – August 146:30 p.m.

June 19 Smilin’ Drake Acoustic CoversJune 26 Seaside Jimmy Original, Modern and Classic RockJuly 3 Sara Ann Garrison Country Covers and

Singer/SongwriterJuly 10 Ginger Acoustic CoversJuly 17 Package Deal Acoustic DuoJuly 24 Bethany Jubilee Violinist, Fiddler and Violin TeacherJuly 31 Clifford Keith Acoustic DuoAugust 7 Charles Paparella

& The BandAcoustic Folk and Covers

August 14 Twice Removed Classic Rock Band

Concert Hotline: (302) 227-6991Holts Landing RoadMillville, DE 19967

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Trap Pond State Park Saturdays, May 26 – August 46:30 p.m.

May 26 Lower Case Blues BluesJune 2 Stone Jack Ballers Folk, Rock, Southern Soul, Blues, Pop,

60s-70sJune 9 Second Chance Blues BluesJune 16 Free Range BluegrassJune 23 Consumed by Fire presented

by 88.7 The BridgeChristian Rock

June 30 New Direction Band ReggaeJuly 7 Angela Natrin Singer/Songwriter, Pop, FolkJuly 14 Smooth Sound Dance Band Big Band, Dance, SwingJuly 21 Sara Ann Garrison Country Cover and Singer/SongwriterJuly 28 Charlie and the CoolTones Blues, Rock, Funk, Jazz and CountryAugust 4 Clifford Keith Duo Country, Americana, Singer/Songwriter

Labor Day Concert at 5:30 p.m. September 1 The Reminders Americana, Blues, Country, Gospel

Concert Hotline: (302) 875-5163Baldcypress Nature Center33587 Baldcypress LaneLaurel, DE 19956

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Proud to support the Trap Pond Summer Concert Series.Call (302) 875-5163 to learn about the many other ways

the Partners support Trap Pond.

Sussex County