HANco*ck COUNTY – Blues, rock, country and pop will fill Hanco*ck County’s free venues this summer, and the community is invited to pull up a chair.
Depot Street Park in downtown Greenfield kicks off its summer concert events this weekend, and several other free concerts are on the horizon throughout the county.
While outdoor venues and festivals often require a lawn chair or a blanket, a few spots—like local libraries—suggest a registration to ensure a seat. Here’s a look at where to go:
June
June 14: Traveling Salvation Show (Neil Diamond tribute band) with opening act Steel Petals featuring Tim Wright from the Wright Brothers, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
June 15: Trippin’ Billies Band (Dave Matthews tribute) with opening act Reputation: A Taylor Swift Experience (tribute), 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
June 18: Ethan Olvey and Jared Manker (cover duo), 6:30 p.m., Hanco*ck County Public Library, Greenfield; reserve a seat at hcplibrary.org.
June 21: Cody Ikerd, 6 p.m.; and Parrots of the Caribbean, 8 p.m.; New Palestine Summerfest, East Main Street, New Palestine.
Chloe Anna Kenny at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 8:15 p.m., Pioneer Building, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds.
June 22: Katrelle, 2 p.m.; 90 Proof, 4 p.m.; Country Summer, 6 p.m.; and Bryson Cooper & The Band Revery, 8 p.m.; New Palestine Summerfest, East Main Street, New Palestine.
Tim Coffey at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 6 p.m., Pioneer Building, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds.
June 23: Nebo Ridge at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 6 p.m., Pioneer Building, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds.
June 24: The Phelps Connection (jazz), 6:30 p.m., Hanco*ck County Public Library, Greenfield; reserve a seat at hcplibrary.org.
The Carl Bentley Band at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 6 p.m., Pioneer Building, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds.
June 25: Southern Distinction at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 6 p.m., Pioneer Building, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds.
June 26: Eastern Wing Band at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 6 p.m., Pioneer Building, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds.
Stella Luna and the Satellites at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 8:30 p.m., 4-H Bowl, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds. (Cover charge.)
June 27: Willow Branch at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 6 p.m., Pioneer Building, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds.
June 28: Turn to Stone (ELO tribute band) with opening act Christian Terry, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, Downtown Greenfield.
Walker County with opening act Craig Moore at the Hanco*ck County 4-H Fair, 6 p.m., 4-H Bowl, Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds. (Cover charge.)
June 29: Blues, Beer & BBQ featuring Black Cat & The Bones, Rebekah Meldrum, Tad Robinson and fireworks; 6-10 p.m., downtown Cumberland.
July
July 2: The American West Band (country), 6:30 p.m., Hanco*ck County Public Library Sugar Creek Branch, New Palestine; reserve a seat at hcplibrary.org.
July 11: Kevin Stonerock (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., Hanco*ck County Public Library, Greenfield; reserve a seat at hcplibrary.org.
July 12: Brooke Wright (Elvis tribute) with opening act The Roundups, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
July 13: Fortville Summerfest, featuring live music starting at noon and fireworks at dusk, Landmark Park, Fortville; visit facebook.com/townoffortvilleparks for updates.
July 20: Fleetwood Gold and the Fleetwood Mac Experience, with opening act Project 19, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
July 27: Nauti Yachtys, 7 p.m., East Main Street, New Palestine; part of the Music on Depot series.
Blues, Beer & BBQ featuring Jennie DeVoe, King Bee and The Stingers, and Queen Delphine and the Crown Jewels, 6-10 p.m., downtown Cumberland.
July 29: Pennsy Trail Art and Music Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hanco*ck County Courthouse Plaza; visit facebook.com/pennsytrailartfair for updates.
July 26: 45 RPM (British Invasion rock band) with opening act Vinyl Escape, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
July 30: Katherine Nagy & Friends (folk and Americana), 6:30 p.m., Hanco*ck County Public Library, Greenfield; reserve a seat at hcplibrary.org.
August
Aug. 9: Chasin’ Aldean (Jason Aldean tribute) with opening act Black Jack Davey, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
Aug. 10: Project 19, 7 p.m., East Main Street, New Palestine; part of the Music on Depot series.
Aug. 17: My Classic Rock Experience, with opening act Eliminator Band (ZZ Top tribute), 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
Aug. 24: Jai Baker, 7 p.m., East Main Street, New Palestine; part of the Music on Depot series.
Aug. 30: Tad Robinson (with horn section), with special blues opening act Black Jack Davey, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
Aug. 31: Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute) with opening act Hunter Lee Band, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
Blues, Beer & BBQ featuring The Blue Sky Dogs, Zach Day and Gordon Bonham, 6-10 p.m., downtown Cumberland.
September
Sept. 7: The Flying Toasters, with opening act Ripple Effect, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
Sept. 21: 7 Bridges Band (Eagles tribute) with opening act Hired Guns Band, 6 p.m., Depot Street Park, downtown Greenfield.
Sept. 28: 45 RPM, 7 p.m., East Main Street, New Palestine; part of the Music on Depot series.
Blues, Beer & BBQ “Rocktember” concert featuring Six Figures, Rockin Horse Band and That 90s Band, 6-10 p.m., downtown Cumberland.
