Looking for something the entire family can enjoy this summer— something local, memorable and affordable? Luckily, Riverside Sounds is back, and with this year’s theme, A Tribute to Tributes, you’ll be taken back to the era of classic rock ‘n roll without leaving the state or breaking the budget! Riverside Sounds features six, free, outdoor concerts at Riverside Park on the first Saturday of each month, (second Saturday in July) May through October, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. And with this year’s line-up, it’s sure to be a rockin’ event!

May 2: Friends With You, A John Denver Tribute

A concert by the Friends With You Band features the music of great American singer/songwriter John Denver. They take their name from one of Denver’s hit songs, “Friends With You.” The band does not attempt to “imitate” John Denver, but rather interpret, respect and pay tribute to his enduring musical legacy. The performers, all individual singer/songwriters in their own right, weave a couple of their own songs into the show.

June 6: Planet Rock Experience

Driven by the philosophy “Music Changes Everything,” Planet Rock aims to foster a lifelong love for music among students by emphasizing a blend of practice, performance and education. Planet Rock provides aspiring musicians ages 7 to 18 with the highest level of training in the areas of writing, producing, performing, recording and promotions in the music industry.

July 11: Sounds of Essence, The Magic of Motown

The Sounds of Essence performs a variety of musical genres, including straight ahead jazz utilizing upright or electric bass, contemporary jazz, R&B, old-school Jams, Motown, blues and swing. You’ll recognize the music of Kenny G, Aretha Franklin, Incognito, or Earth, Wind & Fire, to name a few. The Sounds of Essence has opened for R&B recording artist Jennifer Holliday, performed for soul artist Kelly Price, and played at the Montreux-Atlanta International Music Festival.

August 2: Kingsized Elvis Memorial Show

Best known for the Vegas-style revue that sells out twice a year at Variety Playhouse, The Kingsized Elvis Memorial Show celebrates the music of Elvis Presley. Big Mike Geier is not an Elvis impersonator, but he wows audiences with his rich baritone and obvious reverence for the material.

September 5: The Return: Vintage Beatles

The Return performs a song list packed with all the fun and lively tunes the Beatles played while touring, from the Cavern Club days in their hometown of Liverpool, to their last concert performance together at Candlestick Park in 1966. The Return concert is more than reminiscent of a Beatles concert, it’s as close to the real thing as you can get.

October 3: A1A: The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show

A1A announces their newest member—Grammy Award Nominee and MTV Video Award Winner, Miss Nadirah Shakoor. Since 1992 Jeff Pike and A1A have been internationally recognized as The Offi cial and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. A1A performs as a six- piece musical ensemble using three vocals, acoustic guitar, nylon string guitar, electric guitar, pan steel synthesizer guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, saxophone and harmonica.

by Caitlin Marvin

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For more information, call 770.641.3705 or go to www.roswellgov.com