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Please stop by and say “Hello” if you see me at one of the concerts in the park this summer. Or, at the very least, please smile, like “Asher” did in 2008!

July 8 — University of Akron Steel Drum Ensemble: The band is comprised of undergraduate and graduate percussion students and instructors dedicated to preserving the music of the Caribbean.

July 15 — David Sterner Quintet: Performs a wide range of musical styles including blues, swing, funk, and Latin jazz.

July 22 — The Don Disantis Orchestra: music in the Sinatra “Rat Pack” style.

July 29 — Heritage Brass Quintet: music from renaissance and classical masterpieces to jazz, pop, and original contemporary sounds.

August 5 — Lost State of Franklin: down home music with a contemporary twist.

August 12 — Abbey Rodeo: runs the full gamut of styles between Rock and Roll and country music, including sounds of the 60’s, Hillbilly & Rockabilly, pop, surf, folk, Bluegrass, blues and more.

August 19 — The Girls Band: brings solid 3-part harmonies and unique musical and rhythmical arrangements to rock, pop, R&B, and country music.

August 26 — Cats On Holiday: a hard-rocking, swamp-popping band serving up a healthy dose of American influenced roots, country, Cajun, and blues.