Perry Township Summer Concert Series begins July 5

Bill DeBus, The News-Herald, Willoughby, Ohio
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Jun. 13—Music ranging from rock to country to blues will be featured during the Perry Township Summer Concert Series, which kicks off early next month.

Starting July 5, concerts are scheduled every Wednesday night during a seven-week stretch in Perry Township Park, which is located at the northern end of Perry Park Road.

"The Township Park is a fantastic place to host the concerts," township Administrator Karen Sundy said. "Attendees can enjoy great music, the front-seat view of Lake Erie, visit with neighbors and even enjoy a bite to eat at our Break by the Lake food stand."

All shows take place from 7 to 9 p.m. and admission is free. Spectators are invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.

Here is this year's lineup of bands and their musical genres:

—July 5 — Thunder Creek (Variety of music, from rock 'n' roll to country)

—July 12 — Good Question (Music from the 1950s to present)

—July 19 — Castaways (1950s, '60s, rock and Motown)

—July 26 — Stratford Hill (1970s and '80s light rock)

—Aug. 2 — Big North Band (Classic country)

—Aug. 9 — Andy's Last Jam (Classic rock)

—Aug. 16 — Swamp Rattlers (Blues, rock, Americana)

Bands playing in this year's series will be paid completely through sponsorships from area businesses.

We are very grateful to the businesses that support the concert series from year to year," Sundy said. "With their support, we are able to provide the concert series at no cost to the township and to the attendees."

Businesses that funded this year's concerts are William R. Dawson & Son Construction, LLC; Townsend Machine; VonArbor Tree Service; CS Packaging LLC; E. Dake Plumbing & Heating Ltd.; My Family Dentist; North Ridge Mini Storage; Painesville Credit Union; Pollutro Rossley Insurance Agency; Starr's Cars & Truck Service; Village Pub; X Press Printing Services; D.K. Heating & Sons Inc.; McAllister's Landscaping & Supply Inc.; Amos Insurance and Financial Services; Biggby Coffee; and MidWest Materials.