Indy Parks and Funtime Society have teamed up for a unique musical experience at the historic Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater on the City's Near-Southside for the American Music Series on three dates, one each month this summer. On June 19, the Pleasant Run Blues Festival will feature Governor Davis and The Blue's Ambassadors, Gene Deer, Chubby and the All-stars and more. The Country and Western Festival will be held July 17 and the Jazz Festival will be August 21. All concerts start a 1 p.m. and end around 9 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for VIP seating, $10 for bench seats and $5 lawn seating. Gates open at noon for all three dates. No coolers are allowed. Food vendors will be on-hand. Those seated in the lawn are welcome to bring blankets and/or folding chairs. Tickets are available at the door, at www.brownpapertickets.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006.
The American Music Series started as a result of "Jazz in the Park" and "Blues in the Hood"- a series in Watkins Park co-founded by Steven Barnett and Indy Parks retiree John Conner. After the highly acclaimed Indy Parks and American Legion 2008-2009 season, it was determined an expansion of the concept would not only benefit many music lovers of Indianapolis, but Indy Parks could receive an infusion of revenue to keep such programs alive in our urban settings. What better way to do this than to promote American Music in its original forms - Jazz, Blues, and Country & Western.
Lovers of great American music won't want to miss these great concerts that benefit a great cause!
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