Summer Concert Series

     With the coming of summer comes outdoor concerts. These are supported by local businesses, radio stations and local merchants. They offer free or inexpensive music along with food and drinks. It is a time to forget all your troubles and relax or kick up your feet and dance the night away.
      In the area we have Heid Music Summer Concert Series presented by Bud Light Lime, Mill Creek and Open Bug Communications. This concert series is every Thursday night from 5:30-8:30PM. The location is Houdini Plaza on the corner of College Avenue and Appleton Street. The concerts will start June 9 and go until August 25.
     New this year is Riverbeat Music Along the Fox.  This free summer music series will follow the Farmers Market on Saturdays, 12:30-2:30PM, starting June 26- September 11. You can enjoy a variety of bands sponsored by the venues along the Riverfront.
     Oshkosh has Waterfest at Riverside Park in the Leach Amphitheater. This year they start Thursday, June 3 and will continue every Thursday night until September 2. Check out their website for discounts and special promotions. They have food and beverages available. This is their 25th anniversary.    
     Oshkosh also hosts Country USA. Sponsored by Ford and Y100 it is a five day camping fest. This year Country USA will be from Tuesday, June 21- Saturday, June 25.
     New this year after fifteen years of pleading there is going to be Rock USA.  Their motto is, "Solid Rock. No Limit." Rock USA is three days, Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 16.
     September 24th of this year is Octoberfest in Appleton. This is also a free day of music. With many artists to listen to. Stroll down the avenue and enjoy a sampling of them all along with food and beverages.
     There is a lot of concerts to enjoy in the summer months and sponsored by many businesses. The ones with local musicians are usually free and the ones with nationally known musicians have a fee, but include some of your local bands. It is a good time to get together with friends or to take your kids out to experience live music. After all, they will be the next generation of music lovers.
     Wouldn't it be nice if we had that kind of entertainment year round? Couldn't the sponsors find a venue large enough to have concert series during the winter months? Let your sponsors know that this is what we want. We do not want to wait all winter to hear our favorite bands. Thanks for your support.