Summer concerts are already in full swing at Cantigny Park, and the 2013 concert schedule is below! Concerts at Cantigny are free with paid admission to the park ($5 per car). Performances take place at the Cantigny bandshell near the park’s front entrance or, if noted, in front of the First Division Museum. For all concerts, guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs, and picnics are welcome!
· R Gang (R&B)
Sunday, May 26, 3 pm
· Steve Cooper Orchestra (big band)
Monday, May 28, 3pm
· Woody James and The Millington Two (Johnny Cash tribute)
Sunday, June 2, 3 pm
· The Jay Witcher Orchestra (swing)
Sunday, June 9, 3 pm
· Istvan and His Imaginary Band (A concert especially for kids!)
Saturday, June 22, 2 pm
· The Special Consensus (bluegrass)
Sunday, June 23, 3 pm
· The Boogers (A concert especially for kids!)
Saturday, June 29, 2 pm
· The Neverly Brothers (50’s & 60’s music)
Sunday, June 30, 3 pm
· U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes (wind ensemble)
Wednesday, July 4, 3 pm, at the First Division Museum – and parking is free on the 4th!
· Denny Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute)
Sunday, July 7, 3 pm
· ScribbleMonster (A concert especially for kids!)
Saturday, July 13, 2 pm
· Heartache Tonight (Eagles tribute)
Sunday, July 14, 3 pm
· New Odyssey
Sunday, July 21, 2pm
· Little Miss Ann Band (A concert especially for kids!)
Saturday, July 27, 2 pm
· The Wave Runners (beach party)
Sunday, July 28, 3 pm
· Toronzo Cannon with BMR4 (Chicago blues)
Sunday, August 4, 3 pm
· Big Guitars from Memphis (country)
Sunday, August 11, 3 pm
· Three Men in Kilts (Irish)
Sunday, August 18, 3 pm
· Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band (Dixie)
Sunday, August 25, 3 pm
· Five Guys Named Moe (classic rock)
Sunday, September 1, 3 pm
· The Chicago Outskirts (jazz)
Monday, September 2, 3 pm
I am so looking forward to seeing some great music from local bands this summer – even better when the concerts are my favorite price, free! :)
