2009 Summer Sounds Concerts

Dance on the lawn, clap your hands to the music or just sit back and relax on a blanket - it's a great way to spend a Monday evening! Join us for the annual free concert series Summer Sounds. Concerts happen every Monday from May 18 through June 22 starting at 7 p.m. at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Hillside Amphitheatre, 1201 E. Bethany. Attend all the concerts or pick the type of music you like the best. Featured concerts include:

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May 18 - Diversion

In the fall of 2002 Diversion was established courtesy of a couple of businessmen and a music student from UNT.  The men were looking for a "diversion" from the 8 to 5 monotony of the business world, wanted a chance to give back to the community and the ability to break away from the norm of the classic rock band.  Diversion wanted to offer their listeners a new genre of the latest and greatest chart-busting songs known as, "today's rock".  Kick off the 2009 Summer Sounds Concert Series with hits from John Mayer, Hootie and the Blowfish, The Eagles and U2 just to name a few!

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May 25 - Memorial Day Tribute Event

This week we will break away from the traditional Summer Sounds Concert Series for a Memorial Day Tribute Event that features Patriotic Music performed by the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus.  Celebrate Memorial Day with an evening of activities designed to honor our Veterans and Servicemen and Women.  The event will conclude with a patriotic fireworks show!

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June 1 - Latin Fire

Latin Fire, a fairly new band in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, was founded by David Flores, formerly of Orquesta Carabalí.  Latin Fire enjoys the Salsa boom that has swept through Dallas in recent years and keeps his band busy in all types of local and regional venues—from elegant hotel ballrooms to small nightclubs and outdoor festivals.  The types of music that will be enjoyed are Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia Tropical, Bossa Nova, Lambada, Bachata, Bolero and Mambo.

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June 8 - Ticket 2 Ride

Specializing in early Beatles music, Ticket 2 Ride captures the spirit and intensity that marked The Beatles live performances.  The members of Ticket 2 Ride take a lot of pride in their affinity to The Beatles and play with the excellence and attention to detail demanded by true Beatles fans.

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June 15 - All Funk Radio Show Band

Soulful, savvy and sophisticated their unique blend of old school R&B, hip hop, jazz, blues, Motown, 60’s, 70’s dance, soul and funk creates sounds that keep everyone on the dance floor.  Indulge yourself in the sounds of the All Funk Radio Show the band that guarantees a soul pumping performance that lyrically speaks to your past and present.

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June 22 - Tommy O’ Carribean

Based in Dallas, Tommy-O has performed throughout the USA and as far away as Alaska, Europe and the Caribbean.  His 20-year performance career has given him the expertise, talent and flexibility to create one of the most unique live musical acts on the planet! Their shows are energizing and create a musical, mini-island vacation for people of all ages.