Cleveland Metroparks popular Summer Concert Series returns to six iconic waterfront locations this summer. Thursday evening happy hour concerts kick off June 12 and run through August 16, with stops at Edgewater Beach, Euclid Beach and Wallace Lake from 4 – 8 p.m. Each week, top local bands will take the Wayside Furniture Stage at 5 p.m. Happy hour presented by Leinenkugel’s, features a beer garden and variety of food offerings from Cleveland Metroparks concessions as well as food trucks at select locations.
Guests can also enjoy weekly live music beginning on June 11 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Huntington Beach on Wednesdays, Emerald Necklace Marina on Fridays and Merwin's Wharf on Saturdays. The full schedule and line-up is listed below.
Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m.
June 11 - Old River Road | Acoustic Rock
June 18 - Stamper Starr | Blues, Classics
June 25 - City Lite Trio | Rock, Soul, Pop
July 9 - Jeffrey Cruz | Pop Covers
July 16 - Scott Sopata | Steel Drum, Guitar, Ukulele, Bagpipes
July 23 - Duo-ly Noted | Laid Back Patio Music
July 30 - Dawn to Dusk Trio | Classic Rock, Blues, Country
August 6 - Zakk Jones | Jazz, Americana/Country Fusion
August 13 - Hoodoo BBQ | Rock, Roots
Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m.
June 12 - BackTraxx | Disco, Rock, Oldies
July 10 - The Evil Ways Band | Santana Tribute
July 31 - Apostle Jones | R&B, Soul
Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m.
June 19 - The Quenton Rubin Band | R&B, Funk, Rock
July 17 - Tony Quale's and Discovery Band | 80s, Current Hits
August 7 - Project Hope Choir | Gospel
Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m.
June 26 - Music City Sound Band | Dance, Top 40
July 24 - Old Skool | 90s Covers
August 14 - Carlos Jones | Reggae
Fridays from 5 - 8 p.m.
June 13 - Recess Band | Pop, Alternative
June 20 - Ohayo | 70s, Classic Rock
June 27 - Back 9 Par 4 |60s Pop, Rock, Country
July 11 - Cats on Holiday | Swamp Pop
July 18 - The Ladies Night | 90s-00s Pop
July 25 - Colin Dussault Band | Blues
August 1 - Abby Normal & the Detroit Lean | Ska, Rock Disco
August 8 - 80's Ladies | 80s Favorites
August 15 - Glass House | Cover Band
Saturdays from 5 - 8 p.m.
June 14 - Five O'Clock Somewhere | Country, 70s West Coast Rock
June 21 - East Wind | Classic Rock
June 28 - Jack & the Optimists | Rock
July 12 - Grunge DNA |Rock, Grunge
July 19 - Medusa | Rock
July 26 - Blue Lunch | Blues
August 2 - Rocker & the Blackjack Gypsies | Tribute to Woodstock
August 9 - Scenic Route | Pop, Rock
August 16 - Yosemite Slim | Country
Additional Summer Seasonal Openings:
Cleveland Metroparks is gearing up to activate summer operations across the Park District, including seasonal dining and concessions, marinas, and water taxi service. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for hours and details.
Lifeguarded swim areas open June 7 at Edgewater Beach, Huntington Beach, Ledge Pool, Villa Angela and Wallace Lake. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/swimming for hours and updates.