Concerts in the Park Kick Off July 6

Pettybreakers, courtesy photo.

Pettybreakers, courtesy photo.

The free Concerts in the Park series starts on Thursday, July 6 with the PettyBreakers—dubbed as “The Nation’s Premier Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers”—performing from 6-8:30 p.m. on the Chase Palm Park stage (323 E. Cabrillo Blvd.).

The Hollywood Stones, courtesy photo.

The Hollywood Stones, courtesy photo.

This is the kick off to a month of free outdoor Thursday night concert fun. Up next, on July 13, is The Hollywood Stones—A Tribute to the Music of the Rolling Stones—(are you sensing a theme here?).

Crooked Eye Tommy, courtesy photo.

Crooked Eye Tommy, courtesy photo.

Crooked Eye Tommy, an original Southern California blues band, performs on July 20.

Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries, courtesy photo.

Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries, courtesy photo.

They are followed by the 1950s and 1960s rock ‘n roll stylings of Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries on July 27.

Presented by Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department, this event welcomes dogs long as they are on leash. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park and there is no blanket/chair setup or otherwise claiming spaces until noon on the day of each concert.

Leslie Dinaberg

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons on July 5, 2017.