Palatine Park District Continues Free Concerts in July
July is bringing the heat and the excitement with some great performers and cool music. The complete summer package includes Main Stage Concerts at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater on Wednesdays and Fridays, Towne Square Spotlights on Thursdays, and Friday Family Picnic Concerts at Towne Square on Friday afternoons. For a complete list of summer events, visit palatineparks.org or look for our Sounds of Summer program guide at Birchwood Recreation Center, Community Center, or Falcon Park Recreation Center. Concert programs will also be available at each concert throughout the summer. The Sounds of Summer Concert Series lineup features many talented groups, including these highlighted performers!
July 6 • 12:00pm - Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band (Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine)
You can call the Beach Bum Band a "Parrothead band," because the beach, warm weather, and the island themes parallel much of the ambiance that Parrotheads enjoy. But the Beach Bum Band is not a Jimmy Buffett cover band. The band certainly plays plenty of Buffett favorites, but you're just as likely to hear music from Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Dick Dale, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many others. Their music is for everyone who enjoys warm weather.
July 11 • 8:00pm - José Valdes & the Mambo All Stars (Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine)
José Valdes & the Mambo All-Stars perform exciting high energy music from Latin America including, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha- Cha, and of course Mambo and Latin Jazz. They will move you to dance and enjoy their great tropical sound.
July 12 (Double Header Event) • 6:30pm - Rock, Paper, Scissors & Kevin Presbrey (Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine)
Ken, Mike and Terry make up this trio that produces a full band sound featuring classics from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. Kick-off your Palatine outdoor summer concert experience in Towne Square with Rock, Paper, Scissors! Ukulele infused rootsy folk rock is one way of describing the vibration Kevin Presbrey is casting out there these days, but you could also very well say that his songs have a way of giving you that cozy feeling of being snuggled up by the fireplace in your favorite hooded sweatshirt. Embracing the influences of storytellers Jim Croce, Don McLean, and Van Morrison along with modern troubadours Ryan Adams and James Bay, Presbrey's midwestern sound and personality is the vehicle for the stories he lives and shares.
July 13 • 12:00pm - Barefoot Hawaiians (Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine)
For over 30 years this professional authentic Polynesian-style performing troupe has thrilled audiences of all ages with their dynamic dances, dramatic drumming, beautiful vibrant costumes and props, and informative displays of customs of the islands.
July 14 (Re-Scheduled) • 8:00pm - 1976 (Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine)
These six outstanding musicians authentically recreate all your favorites from Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Heart, Boston, Steve Miller, Bad Company, Pat Benatar, The Cars, Elton John, and so many other rock bands from the 70's. Featuring male & female vocals, two outstanding guitarists and a blistering rhythm section, 1976 will take you back to the decade that changed rock music forever.
July 18 • 6:30pm - Palatine Children's Chorus (Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine)
Palatine Children's Chorus Summer Concert Choir, under the artistic direction of Stevee Bellas, and the Singin' in the Sun camp singers will present their annual summer concert. Please note that this concert will take place inside at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine.
July 20 • 8:00pm - 7th Heaven (Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine)
Get ready for an experience you must see and hear! 7th Heaven has charted #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times in the past three years. The band has been heard on over 7 radio stations in Chicagoland with their hits "Stoplight," "Better This Way," and "Sing." They are also known for the famous "30 Songs in 30 Minutes" medley featuring tunes from the 70's and 80's.
July 27 • 8:00pm - Band Called Catch (Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine)
Band Called Catch returns to Palatine with a new record featuring all original music. Their dynamic sound has landed them bills with folks like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Crash Kings, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Drive-By Truckers, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Songs, Dawes, Joe Pug, and hundreds of other truly talented knowns and unknowns.
This concert series has been made possible through the generous support of many local sponsors, including: Presenting Sponsor, Zeigler Automotive Schaumburg, as well as our Gold Sponsors, Arlington International Race Course, Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate - Sue Gould, Daily Herald Media Group, Home Smart Connect Real Estate, Just Peachy Photography, Kohring Electric, Nakfoor Orthodontics, Palatine Bank & Trust, Palatine Library, Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, and Pizza Bella.
During Sounds of Summer Main Stage concerts, Pizza Bella's Poolside Café will be open until 9:00pm located near the preschool playground. Restroom facilities are available at the amphitheater. The weather hotline is 847-705-5123, x431.
The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors while being fiscally responsible stewards of community assets and tax dollars.