NEWS: Party in the Park venue, artists announced
By Frank De Blase on Apr. 4th, 2008
The Party In The Park free music series has a new home in downtown Rochester. The event will run every Thursday, June 5-August 7, at what is being called The Riverside Festival Site at the corner of Court Street and Exchange Boulevard.
"It's in the shadow of Blue Cross Arena," says 
Lorie Lachiusa Barnum, director of cultural affairs for the city. "It's where the Ribbin' on The River Fest was held last year, and it's at the base of the new bridge."
There will be plenty of parking -- arguably more than at the previous High Falls venue -- and Barnum says the site can accommodate up to 10,000 people.
A few artists for the 2008 line-up have been confirmed, including blues guitarist Chris Duarte on June 26 and guitar legend Dickie Betts and Great Southern on August 7. Barnum promises the complete line-up soon, and she's encouraged with the shift in locations.
"The stage is going to be beautiful with the new bridge behind it," she says.
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anonymous on May 3rd, 2008
Duarte and Betts again????? Look,these guys are great musicians as I've seen them many times in the past but why not mix in some new blood for a change.There's only eight of these shows a year down at High Falls so why not bring in some different blues or rock bands instead of the same names almost every year.I don't doubt Donna the Buffalo will also be on this year's schedule as well.
Big Willy on May 7th, 2008
Agreed, lets get some new funk/jam/blues for the party in the park. can't wait to see the rest of the line-up though!
ShaneBertou on May 8th, 2008
If JamBase's listings are accurate we can also expect the following in this year's lineup::
June 12: moe.
June 19: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
July 10: Los Lobos
July 24: Duke Robillard Band