May 7, 2009 at 2:56pm
Even though new promoters are booking it, the 2009 edition of Party In The Park is shaping up to be demographically similar to what it has always been: plenty of rock, but nothing all that edgy or new. But note that the headliners for July 2, 23, and 30 have yet to be announced, so that could change.
Shows run 5-11 p.m. on Thursdays between June 11 and August 6 at the Riverside Festival Site at Court Street and Exchange Boulevard, across from Blue Cross Arena. Admission is free. For more information call 311.
Thursday, June 11: Dickey Betts and Great Southern
Thursday, June 18: Cracker, Old 97s
Thursday, June 25: Medeski, Martin, Wood
Thursday, July 9: Average White Band
Thursday, July 16: Michael Franti & Spearhead
Thursday, August 6: Gov't Mule
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Comments for "CONCERT UPDATE: 2009 Party in the Park" (7)
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C.W. Smith said on May. 09, 2009 at 9:39am
June 18th shows Cracker, but other sites show the old 97's
Eric said on May. 09, 2009 at 5:52pm
C.W.: Cracker is listed on the official press release sent out by the city. The Old 97's have been rumored as part of the PiP line-up for a while, and may be one of the to-be-released bands. But as far as the city's official press release is concerned, it's Cracker for June 18.
joeinspencerport said on May. 11, 2009 at 3:34pm
The June 18 show is still listed on www.old97s.com (and has been for more than a month. I'll be bummed if they don't come.
Eric said on May. 11, 2009 at 4:02pm
Joe: Just checked the official City of Rochester website, and the Old 97's HAVE been added to the June 18 bill along with Cracker. This is not how it was listed on the official press release last week, but it looks like the band is in fact playing. We've updated the blog post to reflect it.
K Town said on May. 12, 2009 at 1:45pm
Man, this is extremely discouraging to know that every other city in New York State is throwing these awesome shows with real LIVE talent, when Albany gets lousy American Idol singers every year. I would kill to see MMW, The AVerage White Band, Michael Franti and Mule at Alive at Five. Instead I'll be stuck watching crappy locals like Sirsy and horrible singers....congrats ROC
george said on May. 13, 2009 at 10:16am
If you haven't seen Dickie Betts and Great Southern, give yourself a treat. This is absolutely the best live music you can hear.
Tim said on May. 14, 2009 at 3:10pm
I've always thought someone should name a band "Below-Average White Band."
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