The 2024 Summer Concert series kicked off Sunday
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SALEM -- The 2024 Summer Concert series formally kicked off Sunday.
This year's series of free public concerts at the Orashan Memorial Civic Center at Waterworth Memorial Park began Sunday with a performance by local group and Summer Concert regulars the Manhattan band, who performed popular dance tunes from the 1960s to today including "Stuck in the Middle with You" by Stealers Wheel and "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes, to an enthusiastic crowd in a show sponsored by a Salem Community Foundation Cultural Grant from the Charles F. Fox Fund. As the official kickoff, prior to the show Parks Director Jacob Logan also thanked all those in attendance, all this year's sponsors, and the team of dedicated volunteers that make the Summer Concert Series possible each year for their continued support.
"I want to thank all of you here for coming out, and all our volunteers, and our sponsors for making this possible all our great businesses and individual people that supported us this year and make these concerts possible," said Logan.
The concert also featured a flag raising by Salem Patrolman Mike Garber and K-9 Simon, a 50/50, and basket raffle, and concessions were available from Deborah Cappa's concession trailer which offered sandwiches and soft drinks, including DiRusso's Real Italian Sausage sandwiches with peppers and onions.
The Concert Series is set to continue with two more concerts set for this week, including the Salem Quaker City Band's "Broadway Bravo" concert Friday at 7 p.m., and Backbeat and John Reese performing oldies and pop music beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday.
There will also be a further 11 shows throughout this summer including:
Sunday, June 16, 6 p.m., The Chardon Polka Band, a modern polka band for a new generation.
Sunday, June 23, 6 p.m., 2nd Avenue Project, classy jazz, soul, Latin, and light rock.
Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m., Salem Quaker City Band, "An American Celebration."
Sunday, July 14, 6 p.m., Cin City & The Saints, classic rock, Motown, oldies.
Sunday, July 21, 6 p.m., The Ovation Band, music from the 1940s to today's pop and dance favorites.
Friday, July 26, 7 p.m., Salem Quaker City Band, "Dance!"
Sunday, July 28, 6 p.m., Salem High School Auditorium, The Kings Brass, touring brass band performing Christian & patriotic music.
Sunday, August 4, 6 p.m., John Hampu Band, classic rock from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Sunday, August 11, 6 p.m., Salem High School Alumni Night with Jimmy and the Soul Blazers, a high energy show of Motown music and "Cars of the Decades" display.
Sunday, August 18, 6 p.m., Four Kings & A Queen, blues, Motown, jazz, and classic rock group from Geneva.
Sunday, August 25, 6 p.m., Fleetwood Gold, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band and "Mahoning Valley Corvette Club" Showcase.
All concerts, save the July 28 special concert by the Kings Brass, will be held at the Orashan Memorial Civic Center, commonly called the "band shell," and parking for the concerts is available off Sunset Boulevard accessible from North Lincoln Avenue and also available off the Superior Avenue entrance with limited handicap accessible parking.
Concert attendees are reminded to bring their own lawn chairs and choose their spot in the amphitheater-style seating and are encouraged to follow the Salem Summer Concert Series on the "Salem Ohio Concerts" Facebook page for additional information.
As the 2024 Summer Concert Series began Sunday evening, Parks Director Jacob Logan, center, took the stage with performers the Manhattan Band and thanked all those in attendance, the sponsors for this year's concerts, and the team of dedicated volunteers that make the Summer Concert Series possible each year for their continued support. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)