It isn’t summer yet, but Airlie Gardens is getting a head start, kicking off its annual Summer Concert Series this Friday, May 1.
The family-oriented series runs twice a month through mid-September and features a variety of music genres. Jack Jack 180 will start the series with a mix of pop, rock and alternative tunes. Music lovers are invited to bring a blanket and snacks while they enjoy their favorite bands.
Some of the acts are old favorites, but there is also a mix of new bands. The rest o the schedule is as follows:
May 15: ‘Shine (Soft Rock)
June 5: The Midatlantic Band (New Grass/Folk Rock)
June 19: BLP (Dance)
July 3: Heartbeat of Soul (Dance)
July 17: L Shape Lot (Americana)
Aug. 7: Bob Funk (Funk/R&B)
Aug. 21: Signal Fire (Reggae)
Sept. 4: The Other Guys (Covers/Electroacoustic)
Sept. 18: The Imitations (Dance)
All concerts run from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are $9 for adults and $2 for children ages 4-12. Parking is available at 5335 Oleander Drive; a free trolley will take concertgoers to and from the gardens.
