AvonLIVE! concert lineup announced
Free concerts in Nottingham Park run from June 12 to Aug. 28
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After a winter hiatus, Avon’s beloved weekly summer concert series is back with a bang, showcasing an array of award-winning nationally touring, regional and local talent.
The concert series at the Avon Pavilion, located in Harry A Nottingham Park remains free for all to enjoy and promises entertainment for every generation. Attendees can indulge in delicious food offerings and a selection of craft brews, chilled wines, refreshing cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the Hahnewald Bar. The excitement takes place on Wednesdays throughout the summer with the first concert being held on June 12 featuring the Battle of the Bands starting at 5:30 p.m.
“ is gearing up for another incredible summer! Bringing together the community with free live music, family-friendly activities, and local vendors creates such a vibrant atmosphere. And with those gorgeous sunsets as a backdrop, it’s sure to be a memorable experience for everyone,” said Danita Dempsey, Avon culture, arts and special events manager.
2024 AvonLIVE! Concert Schedule
June 12: Battle of the Bands
Avon’s Battle of the Bands competition features four local favorite bands battling for bragging rights to be named Eagle 久久热精品视频app’s best band. Cast your vote for your favorite band in person or virtually while watching the live stream at home. The lineup features , , , and .
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June 19: with opener
Pink Talking Fish is a hybrid tribute fusion act that takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands… they are a phenomenon. Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mind-blowing live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band.
June 26: with opener
Dragondeer has conjured the rhythm spirits to concoct a blend of psychedelic blues, retro funk, soul, and rock-n-roll into a genre blur that’s aim is to speak to souls and keep the body moving. Dragondeer has shared the stage with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Futurebirds, Neal Francis, Young Gun Silver Fox, Marcus King, The Revivalists, The Steve Miller Band, Shakey Graves, Dumpstaphunk and Drive By Truckers.
July 10: with opener
Guitar slung low, microphone turned up, and emotion overflowing, Joe Samba taps into rock ‘n’ roll spirit and reggae soul all at once. The Massachusetts-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist sonically teeters on an axis of island-inflected grooves and gritty guitar craft balanced by his dynamic vocals. He finds the sweet spot between smoked-out Caribbean bliss and sweat-soaked punkified energy. It’s why he’s quietly emerged as a phenomenon, toppling charts at #1 and performing alongside everyone from The Dirty Heads to Pepper.
July 17: with opener
A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility. He’s collaborated with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Steel Pulse, Tall Heights, Martin Sexton, Anders Osborne, and George Porter, Jr; shared bills with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ani DiFranco, Todd Snider, The Wood Brothers, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Mavis Staples; and racked up more than 150 million streams on Spotify alone.
July 24: with opener
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown are true music appreciators who pride themselves on their live shows. One would get the sense of attending a show that each member of this band lives for the cause. Night after night they leave it all on the stage and like to refer to those nights as celebrations of “life, sound, and community.” The group has played hundreds upon hundreds of shows with countless venerable icons, such as AC/DC, Jeff Beck, Guns N’ Roses, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, Clutch, Blackberry Smoke and more.
July 31: with opener
The Lil Smokies have earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music thanks to their exhilarating live show and critically acclaimed studio output. Since performing on the streets of Missoula, Montana, where the group got its start busking back in 2009, the band has performed everywhere from Red Rocks to The Rialto and captivated festival audiences at Telluride, High Sierra, LOCKN’, Freshgrass, FloydFest and countless more.
August 7: with opener
Dumpstaphunk stands out amongst New Orleans’ best, cementing themselves as one of the funkiest bands ever to arise from the Crescent City. Born on the Jazz & Heritage Festival Stage, and descended from Neville and Meters family bloodlines, these soldiers of funk ignite a deep, gritty groove that dares listeners not to move. Their performances combine ingenious musicianship through complex funk, rock and jazz arrangements accompanied by soulful melodies and Big Easy traditions.聽聽
August 14: with opener
Building on the classic Tulsa Sound pioneered by the likes of J.J. Cale and Leon Russell, Paul Benjaman expands their groove-based genre to include most styles of American music with a strong dose of guitar power. Benjamin has played with a variety of artists including George Porter Junior (The Meters), John Densmore (The Doors), Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, Gary Busey and many more. He’s also appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon as a sideman for the T Bone Burnett-produced Secret Sisters.
August 21: with opener
Cimafunk is a Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban rock star. His name refers to his heritage known as a “cimarron,” Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert classical Cuban Rhythms with innovative mixes of funk, Afrobeat and hip hop. His live show is a celebration of groove and an unforgettable sonic and bodily experience.
August 28: with opener
Magic Beans have a passion for music that is as infectious as their songs, both of which have gained them national notoriety in a short time. The band honors the wide diaspora of American music by incorporating the flavors of funk, R’n’B, rock, soul and even some country influence into a complete package that is noticeably their own. The Beans have extensively toured their analog dance music and neo-jam across the whole country, earning them an expansive fan base.
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