2018 EPRD Summer Concert Series

EPRD Summer Concert Series

The opening acts at the 2018 EPRD Summer Concert Series at Evergreen Lake House, unveiled today by Evergreen Park & Recreation District, are a diverse melange of bands that play everything from bluegrass to psychedelic rock to Indie-Americana blues.

There’s something for everyone on the lawn at Evergreen Lake House on Wednesday evenings this summer!

EPRD presents this series of free concerts, sponsored by Honey Smoked Salmon, every other Wednesday, May 30-Aug 22, from 5-9 PM, on the lawn in front of Evergreen Lake House. Opening acts perform at 5 PM and opening acts take the stage at 7 PM.

Bring a picnic or visit a food truck, arrive in plenty of time to take a shuttle bus, and get ready to enjoy an unforgettable summer experience! 

The Complete 2018 Band Line-Up

Here is this season’s complete line-up of headline and opening acts.

Dead Floyd

May 30 - Headliner Dead Floyd, with opening act Digg 

• Dead Floyd is a celebration of the music of two of rock and roll’s greatest bands, The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd, mashed together into one high-energy, unpredictable show. 
• Digg is a Denver-based band blending different styles of music to create a progressive sound.

June 13 – Headliner El Javi, with opening act Moonlight Bloom

• El Javi (pronounced El HAH-vee), a Denver-based musician from Mexico City, is known as the King of Rock Flamenco. He joins the spirit of flamenco with the heart of rock to produce the unparalleled experience of Rock Flamenco and paint an auditory portrait of strength and intimacy.
• Drawing influence from the vast swath of 60s and 70s music that formed the birth of psychedelic rock, Moonlight Bloom has developed a wide-ranging sound akin to the likes of Cream and Jimi Hendrix Experience — experimental live improvisation in a style that hints at blues, jazz, rock and beyond.

Counter Fit

June 27 - Headliner Breedin’ Hearts, with opening act Counter Fit

• Breedin’ Hearts is the new band from ex-Kamikazi Klone Jimy Murphy, the legendary Joe Bye, violinist Guy Tittes and Charlie Provenza.
• Counter Fit is Denver's dance rock cover band. Counter Fit was born from the concept of high energy dance music that would satisfy a broad base audience out to enjoy an exciting live show.

July 11 - Headliner Arena Rock All Stars, with opening act Brian Grace Band

• Arena Rock All Stars perform favorite rock anthems of the 80's from Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Whitesnake and more.
• Brian Grace is a Josie Award-winning country band from Colorado Springs who draws in an audience with a wide range of soulful but energetic originals and cover songs.

The Wrecklunds

July 25 - Headliner The Wrecklunds, with opening act Blue Moon Bluegrass

• The Wrecklunds are a Denver-based bluegrass band that mixes classic harmonies and driving rhythms to create a sound that’s both unique and familiar.
• Blue Moon Bluegrass, an Evergreen band, pours out a diverse repertoire of fun originals, hot traditionals, virtuosic instrumentals and smart covers wrapped up in well-crafted arrangements with tight vocal harmonies.

Aug. 8 - Headliner Jake Gill, with opening act Sugar Ridge

• Jake Gill, whose music is best described as a red dirt/rock fusion, was influenced by singer/songwriters like Eric Church and Josh Thompson with a hint of early Kenny Chesney.
• Sugar Ridge will rock your socks and set your soul afire with its blend of blues, country and rock.

Aug. 22 - Headliner Tunisia, with opening act the Guestlist

• Backed by a high-energy band and horn section, Tunisia pays homage to the Individuals and bands that performed the hits of yesteryear, from Journey through The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The Jackson 5, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and more. 
• An Indie-Americana blues rock with inspiration from jazz and funk, the Guestlist blends elements of rock, blues, jazz, and Americana to create a unique, powerful mountain sound.

Tunisia

Parking and Shuttles

Parking at Evergreen Lake House is extremely limited, and VIP parking is sold out for the 2018 season. Since there is also no parking along Upper Bear Creek, at Key’s on the Green restaurant, or in the parking lot at Lakepoint Center, concert attendees are encouraged to park at a satellite lot (Wulf Rec Center or Christ the King Church) and take a free shuttle bus. Buses run from 4:30 PM until concert end.

Find all the details at www.evergreenlakepresents.com.