Live music in Eastham this summer: When to see the outdoor concerts
The Eastham Visitors Service Board has curated a diverse lineup of musicians, offering a range of genres from rock and jazz to soul and harmonies. The concerts, which started in June, will continue through September, with performances beginning at 7 p.m. in July, 6 p.m. in August and 5 p.m. in September.
The series will conclude with a two-hour performance by Chandler Travis Philharmonic and Friends on Sept. 1.
The upcoming schedule includes:
July 7, 7-8 p.m.: Woof Woof Meow
July 14, 7-8 p.m.: The Sarah Burrill Band
July 21, 7-8 p.m.: FAR Trio
July 28, 7-8 p.m.: Front Street Jazz Ensemble
Aug. 4, 6-7 p.m.: J Place and the Rockers
Aug. 11, 6-7 p.m.: Opal Canyon
Aug. 18, 6-7 p.m.: Cove Jazz
Aug. 25, 6-7 p.m.: The Slant Four
Sept. 1, 5-7 p.m.: Chandler Travis Philharmonic and Friends
The concerts are designed to be family-friendly, encouraging attendees to bring beach chairs, blankets and refreshments.
'Eastham's Visitors Services Board is thrilled once again to present another eclectic program this year! The bar has gotten very high in recent years as we continue to create these highly anticipated, fun, family-friendly concerts perfect for visitors and residents alike,' said Kathy Bunnell of the Visitors Services Board, calling Eastham "a destination for music lovers looking for a live experience on a traditional New England village green.'
Rain cancellation decisions are made by 4 p.m. and are posted on the Eastham Cape Cod and Eastham, Ma Community Space Facebook pages.
The Eastham Visitors Services Board is responsible for organizing and producing the concerts. The board aims to promote Eastham as a center for tourism and community events, benefiting both residents and visitors.
This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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