Franklin summer concerts return June 2

From staff reports

The “Sounds of Summer” concert series will return to Bandstand Park in Franklin on Thursday evenings beginning next month.

A summertime tradition in Franklin, the series once again includes a mix of performances by the Franklin Silver Cornet Band and a variety of other musical acts.

“One of the best parts of summer is seeing Bandstand Park packed with people enjoying music and fellowship with each other,” said Ronnie Beith, the Franklin events coordinator.

“This year’s Thursday night schedule features some longtime favorites as well as a few new acts,” Beith added. “And the music varies from traditional march tunes to country to jazz to rock and roll.”

The schedule includes the following performances:

June 2 — Franklin Silver Cornet Band

June 9 — Dempseytown Ramblers

June 16 — Franklin Silver Cornet Band

June 23 — Key Factor (Mark DeWalt and Friends)

June 30 and July 7 — Franklin Silver Cornet Band

July 14 — Max Schang Band

July 21 — Franklin Silver Cornet Band

July 28 — Brandon-Rae Band

August 4 — Franklin Silver Cornet Band (166th anniversary concert)

August 11 — Coversome (Randy Moorehead and Logan McMahon)

August 18 — Franklin Silver Cornet Band

August 25 — Mostly Brass Band

Franklin Silver Cornet Band performances start at 7:30 p.m. All other concerts will start at 7 p.m.

While there are some benches in the park, attendees are encouraged to take a chair or blanket.

Information such as weather-related cancellations or other updates will be posted on the Franklin, PA Events/Marketing Office Facebook page.

Community members can join the conversation online using the hashtag #thursdaysinfranklin when posting on social media.

The concert series is hosted by the Franklin Fine Arts Council and sponsored by Mike and Joyce Hughes.

Additional information on Franklin’s events is posted on the city’s event website www.franklinpa.gov/events as well as on the event’s Facebook page.