Hamilton expands popular summer concert series

The RiversEdge Amphitheater is ready for its third season of music festivities, kicking off Thursday with more show dates and more fun planned for the summer.

Former fan favorites Little Texas, 90 Proof Twang and Flawless will return this season along with tribute band Signs of Life, the Revivalists (fronted by Hamiltonian David Shaw), Lieutenant Dans New Legs and the Whiskey Gentry.

Hamilton Director of Resident Services and RiversEdge organizer Adam Helms said that concertgoers should have a blast at every show this season.

Basically, they can expect, if they come out to any of the shows, theyre going to be awesome, Helms said. These are nationally touring bands that are coming in to play in Hamilton.

The openers are more of a local flavor, according to Helms, including the Jim Burns Band and Seven Miles SOHIO. All three of Septembers shows are tribute shows, featuring the music of classic groups like the Beatles, the Eagles and Pink Floyd.

Helms noted new infrastructure additions to the theater, including the tent cover, which was added last September.

We have new lights, and we have our own sound system, which is state of the art, he said. And were going to add another beer booth, because one of the complaints we had last year was that the lines were too long.

Now at three separate beer booths, new beer offerings will include Blue Moon, Summer Shandy, Redds Apple Ale, and Fat Tire to join staples Miller Lite and Coors Light, all for $4. Richards Pizza, Neals BBQ, Slice of Life, and Flubs Ice Cream will provide concertgoers with sustenance.

The city will be offering free parking in the George McDulin Parking Garage on concert nights, Helms said. The garage, located between 3rd Street and Market Street will also serve as the concert venue in case of inclement weather.

The concert series will feature a produce and crafts market this year, with 11 vendors including Rising Phoenix decorative glass and jewelry, Barbaras Atlas Oils, Hamilton Urban Gardens produce, among others.

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Hamilton expands popular summer concert series