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2023 Front Porch Concert Series

June 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - July 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Free
Front Porch Concert Series

This Lakewood summer tradition is back, offering nine opportunities to enjoy free, live music in a welcoming Downtown Lakewood environment and new this year, at the Madison Park Pavilion.

LakewoodAlive announces the talented lineup of musical performers for the 2023 Front Porch Concert Series sponsored by Bentley Wealth Management of Raymond James. See the schedule below for weekly performers comprising the popular live music program, which takes place each Friday evening (7 p.m.) from June 2 through July 14 on the front steps of Lakewood Public Library (15425 Detroit Avenue) followed by concerts at Madison Park Pavilion (13201 Madison Avenue) on July 21 and July 28.

2023 Front Porch Concert Series Schedule
All concerts start at 7 p.m.

Outside the Lakewood Public Library
6-2-23:            The Day Nites
6-9-23:            Larry Elefante
6-16-23:          Church of Starry Wisdom
6-23-23:          Raven Rae
6-30-23:          Hello! 3D
7-7-23:            Shoreline Funk All-Stars
7-14-23:          Lea Marra & The Dreamcatchers
Madison Park Pavilion
7-21-23:
         Rubix Groove
7-28-23:         The George Martins

 


Now in its 13th year, the 2023 edition of the Front Porch Concert Series will offer something for many musical tastes.  From soul to rock to blues and pop, each weekly concert remains family-friendly while delving into diverse musical genres.

The talented lineup of musical performers comprising the 13th Annual Front Porch Concert Series offers a diverse range of musical genres providing something for every musical taste. Spanning across many genres, each weekly concert remains family-friendly while delving into a variety of different sounds.

The 2023 Front Porch Concert Series comprised of returning acts and new performers alike, kicks off June 2 with a performance by The Day Nites, a soul group fronted by soul legend Arthur “Art” Blakey from the Cleveland 1960’s R&B vocal group “The Hesitations”, supported by members of The Hi-Lites.  As the vocalist of The Day Nites, Blakey brings the spirit of the 1960’s soul music that he helped to create to a new audience, conjuring the raw energy and excitement of the gritty soul music that has made him legendary in the Northern Soul dance craze worldwide.

Larry Elefante is a Family Band. Their sound is both old school country and back porch grooves. Their live sets vary from acoustic solo sets to a full 12-piece band with a booming horn section. Larry Elefante likes to keep it upbeat, playful and high on energy with an ever-revolving cast, bringing together the storytelling and harmonies of country songs and a bit of New Orleans swagger to create a rhythmic blend of danceable, eclectic music. If your uncle threw a backyard barbecue…Larry Elefante would be that band.

Up next is Church of Starry Wisdom, a goth-classic rock band based in Akron, Ohio. Their sound and aesthetic is simultaneously retro and futuristic. They are known for their emotional wide-scale songwriting and fearless, passionate execution in live performance. Church of Starry Wisdom is a band that you will remember for all the right reasons.

Raven Rae will return to the Front Porch Concerts stage with a high-energy performance that bridges the gap between the classics and contemporary. Raven is a vocal chameleon who fuses together neo soul, pop, jazz and R&B through dynamic and dramatic performances.

Despite Cleveland’s cold winters, Hello! 3D is a band that plays “Hot Weather Music”. Get ready to dance to their upbeat sound, which combines South American cumbia, chica, and afro-latin grooves with the psychedelic sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Shoreline Funk All-Stars is a brand new eight piece outfit born on the north shore of Cleveland. This is the newest project by Mikey Silas of popular rock and soul group, Apostle Jones. Their goal is to bring funky, soulful sounds and good vibes to their audience.

Lea Marra has been writing and performing music since the age of 10. Her inspirations come from nature and her experience with relationships. Lea Marra has advanced her sound with her band The Dream Catchers. The Dream catchers add great musicality to her songs which include violin, mandolin, banjo, bass, lead guitar, and drums.

The concert series continues with Rubix Groove at the Madison Park Pavilion. They push the limits of funk music with their densely layered lineup of eight highly-skilled musicians. Based out of Cleveland, their sound features a three-piece horn section, drums, auxiliary percussion, bass, electric guitar, and powerful vocals.

Closing the series at Madison Park is popular Beatles cover band, The George Martins. The band formed in 2016 to perform at the annual Beatles-themed hunger relief fundraiser, All You Need Is Love (and food). Since then, they’ve perfected a repertoire spanning the entire career of The Beatles, welcoming fans of all generations to re-live Beatlemania by singing along to Strawberry Fields Forever and “na-na-na-ing” with Hey Jude.

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The 2023 Front Porch Concert Series is generously supported by the following sponsors:

Title Sponsor

Bentley Wealth Management of Raymond James

Encore Sponsors


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Applause Sponsors

 

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Details

Start:
June 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
End:
July 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

LakewoodAlive

Venue

Lakewood Public Library
15425 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107 United States