The Town of Old Lyme and the Sound View Commission are sponsoring family-friendly concerts at Sound View Beach this summer.
The series kicks off tomorrow,Thursday, July 10, with The Funky Dawgz, a 10-piece New Orleans style brass band from UCONN. The Dawgz play an exciting, high-energy mix of funk, r&b and New Orleans traditional music.
On July 24, the Old Lyme Town Band will entertain with their popular mix of jazz, big band, classical and patriotic music.
On Aug. 14, the Grass Routes Bluegrass Band will play their delightful repertoire of bluegrass, folk and contemporary songs.
The free outdoor concerts will take place from 7 to 8.30 p.m, near the Flag Pole at the end of Hartford Avenue at Sound View Beach. Rain location for the Funky Dawgz and Grass Routes will be the Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Ave.
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and settle in for a lovely evening of sunset music. Everyone is welcome to attend these family-friendly events.
Several local businesses will be offering discounts and special offers on concert nights. Look for “promotion sponsor” signs at participating area businesses to take advantage of these special deals.
LymeLine.com plans to be a sponsor of these great concerts.