With longer days and warmer weather on the horizon, Painesville City and Concord Township are promoting their plans for free summer concerts this year. Painesville’s summer Concerts in the Park will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays in June and July, though no show is scheduled for July 16. Each concert will take place on Painesville Square. The city announced the following band, genre and food truck for each week: • June 4: Stratford Hill (1970s hits); East Coast Custard • June 11: Chardon Polka Band (modern polka); Delish Mobile Kitchen • June 18: Revolution Pie (Beatles tribute); Off the Griddle • June 25: Backspin Horns and Rhythm (classic rock, country, blues and swing hits); Munchies Mac • July 2: Sumrada (1970s through 2000s variety hits); Vivander Cookie Mobile • July 9: Vinyl Arcade (1970s and 1980s jukebox classics and TV themes); Barre de Taco • July 23: The Band Intense (classic rock); East Coast Custard • July 30: Follow the Sun (“hits of all genres and eras”); F.A.T.S. on the Go Painesville’s website stated that make-up dates will be scheduled in August as needed. It added that outside food is allowed. The city encourages residents to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets or picnics. “We hope to offer a good, artsy experience,” said city Recreation Supervisor Justin Gollin, who described the square as a “very nice environment, nice setting to listen to music and have a bit to eat.” Gollin said that the format will be “pretty consistent with past years” and feature both new and returning acts. He added that visitors can check the city’s Facebook page for information on weather-related cancellations. Painesville Square is also set to host the Painesville Community Improvement Corporation’s annual Party in the Park from July 18-20. PCIC describes the event as “Ohio’s largest free outdoor music festival.” Just a few miles away, Concord Township will kick off its 2025 Summer Concert Series on June 12, with performances set to run every Thursday until July 31. Each performance will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Gazebo, 7229 Ravenna Road. The township said that visitors can expect the following performances: • June 12: Rock Radio Band (radio station-themed classic rock, pop and dance) • June 19: The Castaways Band (party band) • June 26: Big North Band (country music) • July 3: Risk Factor (1970s to present hits) • July 10: Old Daze (hits from Doobie Brothers, Chicago and more) • July 17: Audiophile (pop rock from the 1980s to early 2000s) • July 24: Abbey Rodeo (1960s, 1970s and recent music) • July 31: Liverpool Lads (Beatles tribute) The township said that there will also be a food truck and selections from East Coast Custard every week. Township Recreation Director Sean Supler said that the concerts will feature “a good variety of music for all ages.” He said that the organizers are “trying to make it as family-friendly as possible” and hope to have good turnout. “We’re looking forward to summer weather being here and hoping to see everyone out at our concerts coming up starting June 12,” he said. Supler said that visitors can check the township’s Facebook page for information on weather-related cancellations. ...read more read less