Country, blues, salsa, jazz. A wide variety of music will be offered in the 2019 Six Sundays in Spring concert series in the amphitheater at E. Carroll Joyner Park on Harris Road. The outdoor concerts last from 5 to 7 p.m. every Sunday afternoon beginning on April 28 and ending on June 2.
The opening band is Buckshot Betty, four musicians who blend traditional country music with elements of low-rent bluegrass, Cajun, southern rock, blues, and the occasional side trip into Bakersfield. From John Hurt to John Fogerty, Buck Owens to Jason Isbell, and Hank Sr. to the Jayhawks, if it’s been played on southeast U.S. radio in the past seventy years, you’ll hear it in Buckshot Betty’s music.
In addition to Buckshot Betty, other acts scheduled to perform during this year’s concert series include Southern Culture on The Skids on May 5; The Magnificent’s Band on May 12; Orquesta GarDel on May 19; Tyson Brothers Band and Mister Felix on May 26; and the Marcus Anderson Band on June 2.
A new amphitheater cover, now under construction, should be completed in time for the April 28 concert. Designed to blend in with current Joyner Park structures and the natural habitat, the shelter will provide full stage coverage offering performers both shade from the sun and protection from the rain.
A variety of food and dessert trucks will be on site for each Six Sundays in Spring concert.
Concert goers are also invited to bring a picnic from home but are reminded alcoholic beverages and gas and charcoal grills are not allowed. Two large charcoal grills are provided on site. Unleashed pets are also prohibited.
Android and iPhone users can have a handy pocket guide to Six Sundays in Spring in the palm of their hands by downloading the Town of Wake Forest app and utilizing the app’s “Six Sundays in Spring” function. Designed to offer smart phone users instant access to important details about this year’s concert series, the function includes the complete 2018 concert schedule, information about Joyner Park, weather information and more.
IPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users can download the free app by searching for “Town of Wake Forest” on iTunes, in the iPhone app store, or in Google Play or by scanning the appropriate QR code provided at www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx>.
In the event of inclement weather, this year’s concerts may be relocated to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. Updated concert information will be available by 3 p.m. on the day of the concert on the town’s Facebook page and by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569. Smart phone users who have downloaded the town’s app will receive a push notification message informing them of any schedule changes.
Six Sundays in Spring is sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest. They are co-sponsored by The Wege Foundation and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Six Sundays in Spring” or email office@artswakeforest.org<mailto:office@artswakeforest.org>.
