Fox Valley concert series to begin June 9
Fox Valley Park District will stage a series of six free concerts Thursday nights in June and July, beginning June 9 with Chicago country supergroup Hillbilly Rockstarz at Montgomery Park.
All concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. and run until 9 p.m., unless noted otherwise. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The concert lineup is:
June 9: Hillbilly Rockstarz at Montgomery Park, River Street and Mill Street, Montgomery.
Calling themselves "Chicago's very own country super group," Hillbilly Rockstarz specializes in covering the latest in country music, performing top hits as heard on radio with covers by Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line.
They also play timeless classics by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and even a few rock favorites from bands like Bon Jovi.
June 16: Neverly Brothers at McCullough Park, Route 31 and Illinois Avenue, Aurora.
The Neverly Brothers bill themselves as a rock revolution, from Elvis to the Beatles. Their show is a guided musical tour through rock 'n' roll history from the 1950s American pioneers to the 1964 British Invasion groups.
June 23: The Stingrays at McCullough Park.
Chicagoland's '50s, '60s and '70s Rock 'n' Roll Oldies band, the Stingrays play music with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists they love.
June 30: Snap Shot at Montgomery Park.
Snapshot plays classic rock, with some country mixed in.
July 14: Billy Croft and the 5 Alarm at Montgomery Park.
This country rock band covers legends like The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, along with contemporary hits by Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and many others - with four vocalists and a blistering rhythm section.
July 28: Aurora American Legion Band at McCullough Park.
Set amid the stately oaks and the riverside setting of McCullough Park, the American Legion band will perform for its 79th year of service. The band is an eclectic mix featuring all ages - veterans, nonveterans and student musicians - playing patriotic, classical and popular music.
For details, call (630) 966-4555 or visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.