Upper Arlington Music in the Parks Drive-in Concerts on Thursdays

2021 Upper Arlington Music in the Parks

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Upper Arlington Music in the Parks has converted to a safe and socially distanced concert series for 2021. These drive-in concerts will allow you to enjoy the music from inside your vehicle, or next to your vehicle in lawn chairs.

Registration is FREE, but required to attend. Registration will open two weeks prior to each concert at 8 am for Upper Arlington Residents and one week prior to each concert at 8am for Non-Residents. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and snacks. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Lot opens at 6:15 pm and concerts start at 7 pm. Smaller vehicles will be parked near the front, with larger vehicles in the back. Restrooms are located at Northwest Kiwanis Park; face coverings required while walking to and from the restroom. Face coverings are not required inside your vehicle or when seated in the designated parking space next to your vehicle.

2021 Lineup for Upper Arlington Music in the Park Series

Drive-in Style | The Moxie Strings | June 3
Location: National Church Residences, 2245 N Bank Dr
Hailed by The Grand Rapids Press as “top-notch, instrumental wizardry,” The Moxie Strings offer listeners the unique opportunity to experience some of the world’s best- known instruments through an electric, innovative lens.

Drive-in Style | Red Healer | June 10
Location: National Church Residences, 2245 N Bank Dr
Red Healer fuses folk and soul with light-hearted lyricism that never takes itself too seriously. Inspired by the energy of the red heeler (Australian cattle dog).

Drive-in Style | Deuce ‘n a Quarter | June 17
Location: National Church Residences, 2245 N Bank Dr
Deuce ‘n a Quarter is a hard driving blues machine fronted by the powerful voice and wailing harmonica of Brian Peters. The band’s forte is its original music, where you’ll hear the influence and respect paid to many blues legends. Take a joyride with Deuce ‘n a Quarter as they blend talent and feelings to create a modern yet classic blues vibe!

Drive-in Style | Ladies of Longford | June 24
Location: National Church Residences, 2245 N Bank Dr
The Ladies of Longford serve up a unique blend of Contemporary Celtic, Traditional Irish and fresh acoustic styles. They are most often defined by their superb vocal Harmonies and excellent musicianship. This high energy all woman band shares its inspired gifts of melody and performance to a vast range of fans. You can count on the Ladies to bring Celtic music to your soul!

Largemouth Brass Band | July 1
Location: TBD
Born in Athens, Ohio and relocated to Columbus, Largemouth Brass Band is sure to get the party started and keep it going. With innovative and fresh original music inspired by everything from New Orleans trad-jazz to funk, pop, and hip-hop, this band’s sound is a genre-busting explosion of energy that entertains audiences of all ages.

Victorious KayBirds | July 8
Location: TBD
A joy-inducing band with an interesting, ever-increasing repertoire of Soul, Rock, Blues, NOLA & other genre tunes. Victorious KayBirds are an eclectic, experienced, engaging band ready to bring inventive arrangements and unique but familiar sounds that guarantee a good time.

The Deeptones | July 15
Location: TBD
The Deeptones will be sure to make even people with two left feet get up and dance as they bring a bit of funk to Upper Arlington. Join us for the final concert of the Music in the Parks season as The Deeptones create their own unique blend of funk, pulling form soul, jazz, blues, rock and more!

If you leave the during the concert, re-entry is not permitted. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled, announced on the City’s website and social media accounts (@CityofUA and @CityofUAPR for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).