Free Music in Y-Town Abundant this Summer

[ June 14, 2009; 7:00 pm; June 28, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 4, 2009; 8:00 pm; July 24, 2009; 3:00 pm; July 25, 2009; 12:00 pm; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 26, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 9, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 23, 2009; 7:00 pm; ]

Free Music Abundant this Summer

Staycations are all the rage as many buckle down on excessive spending by forgoing the big, expensive out-of-town summer get-away. But does staying close to home mean the next three months will be boring. Not a chance. For music lovers, there’s no place like home in the Mahoning Valley. The number of free concerts taking place will keep many a toe tapping.

The W.D. Packard Concert Band, the Pride of Warren since 1955, will be busy through August keeping big band buffs happy. All concerts are free and open to the public courtesy of the W.D. Packard Trust. The following is the schedule for the W.D. Packard Concert Band with all concerts taking place at the South Lawn band shell unless noted.

Mill Creek MetroParks Summerfest Spectacular

[ June 24, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 1, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 8, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 15, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 19, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 22, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 26, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 29, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 5, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 12, 2009; 4:00 pm; August 19, 2009; 4:00 pm; August 26, 2009; 4:00 pm; September 2, 2009; 7:00 pm; September 9, 2009; 7:00 pm; ]

Mill Creek MetroParks Summerfest Spectacular also offers up some wonderful musical opportunities. And yes, it’s all free. All concerts take place at the Judge Morely Pavilion with each beginning at 7:00 p.m. The variety of music presented guarantees there will be something for everyone! Be sure to bring a lawn chair, bug spray and a smile! On tap for the 2009 Summerfest Spectacular are…