Summer nights in the Blackstone Valley have so much to offer, and live music choices are no exception. The following local cities and towns are providing residents with plenty of opportunities to have a free night out with sounds to suit every music taste.
Riverwalk Times Concert Series is held on Saturdays, at 6 p.m., at the Burrillville Farmer’s Market Pavillion, in front of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane. During inclement weather, concerts may move inside the library.
• July 11: All About Amy; Dinolicious food truck
• July 18: The Aviators; Dinolicious food truck
• July 25: Don’t Think Twice; Not Your Average Popcorn food truck
• Aug. 1: Brass Attack; Dinolicious food truck
• Aug. 8: Live Music Band; Not Your Average Popcorn food truck
• Aug. 15: Jesse Liam; Dinolicious food truck
• Food truck concert nights will be held at Diamond Hill Park, 4097 Diamond Hill Road, on Thursdays, June 25, July 23, and Aug. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Attendance is free. All food trucks accept cash, credit, and debit cards. Enjoy a dozen or more food trucks at each event. In addition, local beer and wine will also be available.
• A Community Celebration will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 4 to 9 p.m.
• Music at the Monastery is held the second Wednesday in July and August at 1464 Diamond Hill Road, on the front lawn, at 6:30 p.m. The lineup includes Whiskey Rhode on July 8, and All About Amy on Aug. 12.
A Food Truck Night will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Foster Fairgounds, 181 Howard Hill Road, from 5-8 p.m. The event will include food trucks, beer and wine, and live music.
The Glocester Recreation Department presents its summer concert series on Wednesdays at the Kent Field Pavilion, 1111 Putnam Pike, at 6:30 p.m. Updated information will be available on the Glocester Recreation Facebook page.
Concerts and food truck events will be held at Chase Farm, 667 Great Road, 5-8:30 p.m. Enjoy a dozen or more food trucks at each event. Good Vibes Beverages will be serving up local beer and wine, mocktails and more.
• July 11: Steve Anthony and Persuasion
• Aug. 1: Dynamite Rhythm
The Music in the Park series will be held on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., at the amphitheater located at the Overlook at Meehan in Gov. Notte Park, 1801 Douglas Ave. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be available from 5 p.m. to the conclusion of performances. A special performance will be held on Friday, July 3, 6-9 p.m.
• June 23: Brass Attack
• July 3: Legit; with fireworks
• July 14: Brother to Brother
The North Smithfield Parks & Recreation Department will hold its summer concert series on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the gazebo at Town Hall, 83 Green St.
• July 23: Black Plain Road
• Aug. 6: Dynamite Rhythm
• Aug. 20: Jesse Liam Band
The Daggett Farm Concert Series is held Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Slater Park.
• July 9: Zilch, a tribute to the Monkees and more
• July 16: The Billy Shears Band
• July 23: Roadside Attraction
• Aug. 6: Stone Cold Gypsies
• Aug. 13: The Jesse Liam Band
• Aug. 20: Edge of Dreams
The Riverfront Concert Series is held at the amphitheater next to City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Ave., on Sundays at 6 p.m.
• July 5: The Driftwoods
• Aug. 9: The Good Living Band
• Aug. 16: Nickel Jukebox
Slater Park Children’s Performances are held on the Slater Park Stage, located next to the Looff Carousel, on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
• July 7: The Banannies
• July 21: John Higby the Yo-Yo Guy
• July 28: Jay Brunnelle
• Aug. 11: David Garrity
• Aug. 18: Robert Clark
Palagis Ice Cream Summer Music Series is held at 55 Bacon St., on Wednesdays, from 6 to 8 p.m.
• June 24: Take Two with Katie Estrella and Karson Kayarian
• July 1: The Berger Boys
• July 8: Joshua David and Friends
• July 15: Keith Munslow – kids and family fun show
• July 22: The Sharing Room
• July 29: Counterfeit Cash – Johnny Cash tribute
• Aug. 5: Attleboro School of Rock
• Aug. 12, Joshua David and Friends
• Aug. 26: End of Season Show
The Scituate Summer Concerts Series offers live music on Wednesdays alternately at the North Scituate Gazebo, 606 Greenville Road, and Hope Pond, 37 Ryefield Road, from 6:30-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Special concerts will be held on Friday, July 3, at the Hope Gazebo, 88 Main St., Hope; and Saturday, July 4, at the North Scituate Gazebo.
• June 24: Roots Run Wild at Hope Pond
• July 1: Goosebury Road at North Scituate
• July 3: Atwater and Donnelly at Hope Gazebo
• July 4: Classic Jazz, 9 a.m.-noon, at North Scituate
• July 8: RI Rednecks at Hope Pond
• July 15: Wakefield Dixieland Ramblers at North Scituate
• July 22: Atwater and Donnelly at Hope Pond
• July 29: Aftershock (16 piece band) at North Scituate
• Aug. 5: Jazz Current at Hope Pond
• Aug. 12: Driftwoods at North Scituate
• Aug. 19: Al Carter Nashville Boys at Hope Pond
Navigant Credit Union is sponsoring the Summer Music Series on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Smith-Appleby House, 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield. The event will also include refreshments, artisan crafts, and raffles will be available for purchase. Attendance is free and donations are welcome.
• July 1: Alexa Picillo
• July 8: Sideways Down
• July 15: Charlie Marie
• Aug. 5: Atwater-Donnelly
• Aug. 12: Jack Babineau
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series runs on Fridays, 6-9 p.m., at River Island Art Park, Bernon Street, Woonsocket. The events feature music, food trucks, vendors, and youth activities. This year’s lineup includes:
• June 26: Kaleta & Super Yamba Band
• July 10: Steve Smith & the Nakeds • July 17: Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers
• July 24: Crooked Coast
• July 31: Sunny Sweeney
• Aug. 7: Tray Wellington
• Aug. 14: Domenic Marte
• Aug. 21: Bermuda Search Party