From the City of Sanford

The City of Sanford’s Parks and Grounds Department will kick off its summer music series on Thursday at Kiwanis Family Park, the city announced this week.

The music series offers live performances on the stage at Kiwanis Family Park on select Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. On select Sundays at 5 p.m., the series will bring acoustic music to the stage. Running through Sept. 4, the series features a diverse lineup of local and regional bands and soloists.

“We’re excited for another summer season filled with even more music,” said Caroline Jeffries, parks and grounds administrator. “We’re bringing a vibrant mix of genres to the stage, with something for everyone.”

Getting the summer started on May 29 will be Where’s Eddie?, a Greensboro-based cover band known for its versatile mix of classic and southern rock, modern country, and everything in-between. Country and Southern rock band 2Digh4 will perform on June 12, and local favorites Workin’ on Commission on June 26.

R&B and soul artist John G. Franklin will open the acoustic series on June 8, followed by bluegrass band The Asheville Mountain Boys on June 22.

A full lineup for July and August — including multiple acts planned for Freedom Fest on July 4 — will be available at http://www.sanfordnc.net/music.

Attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome (no glass). Mobile vendors will offer refreshments for purchase each night of the series. For more information, contact Jeffries at (919) 777-1203 and follow the Sanford Parks and Grounds Department on social media.