Posted by Nellie Bloom on Thu, May 24, 2012
Fantastic, Free Concerts - Live on the Boulevard at El Dorado Hills Town Center.
We've been waiting for it all year! Congratulations to the Mansour Group and El Dorado Hills Town Center teams for hosting this beloved summer tradition and fantastic line up! Join us for twelve, fun outdoor concerts at the Steven Young Amphitheater every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. It's a summer celebration every week with outstanding live music and a carefully selected, crowd pleasing mix of artists and genres. Lots of good food and drinks too. See you on the dance floor!
June 21st – Opening Night with Unauthorized Rolling Stones
Kicking off our 2012 season is The Unauthorized Rolling Stones!
The Unauthorized have shared stages with some of the biggest names in Rock, including The Beach Boys, Elton John, Journey, Molly Hatchet, Pete Best, Taylor Dayne, Gary Wright, Al Stewart, Ambrosia, Chaka Khan and more. Come see outrageous frontman Rudy "Mick" Colombini - remarkable as the charismatic Jagger but also an accomplished original artist garnering National recognition with two, top 40 original tunes. Highly entertaining, a fantastic opportunity to introduce the kids to The Stones, and lots of high energy show.. a rockin' way to start the season!
June 28th – Steelin' Dan
Returning by popular request and winner's of Sacramento Magazine's award "Best Show Stealers" and Sacramento Music Award is Steelin' Dan. An excellent collaboration of musician's musicians just like the original project. Get ready for smooth grooves, sweet vocals and hot solos. It's a great night for Steely Dan fans and for music lovers. Lively and fun!
July 5th – Joel: The Band
Fresh off of the national tour of Billy Joel's Tony award-winning rock musical “Movin' Out”, Piano Man, Kyle Martin and a group of professional musicians are creating a buzz around the Sacramento area. Forrest Hartman from the Reno Gazette - Journal says, ”Kyle Martin isn't just good, he is spectacular!” Don't miss Joel the Band for solid vocals and showmanship and a huge night of favorites! This highly acclaimed show is great summer fun.
July 12th – Lena Mosley & The Badd Blues Band
Everybody loved Miss Lena last year. She's our Queen of the Blues. Don't miss her and her band of outstanding players this summer. Bring your dancing shoes!
July 19th – Sapo Guapo
Hot Latin music by festival favorites Sapo Guapo! Bring your dance partner because you won't be able to sit this one out. It's a great night for a fiesta!
July 26th – Summer of Love
The perfect band for hot summer nights, come and listen to your favorite music from the 60's and 70's. Beach Boys, Mama's and the Papa's and more. Great, timeless music performed by great musicians. Love!
August 2nd – Road 88
KCRA’s A-list winners two years in a row - Road 88 is a relatively young band that has already garnered the attention nationally and in the U.K. Their original single “Not Gonna Happen,” off their album No Speed Bumps hit the European Country Music Association’s country music charts. Your favorite country and rock dance music too. Great summer party music!
SuperHuey is a music festival favorite with good reason and they're back at El Dorado Hills by popular demand. The Heart of Rock and Roll right in our backyard! Incredible vocals, musicianship and show - the whole family will love SuperHuey!
August 16th – Todd Morgan & The Emblems
Native Sacramentans - Todd Morgan and the Emblems play a crowd pleasing blend of pop, rock and feel good standards. A dynamic show, great music and lots of fun. Todd Morgan is a great inspiration for young aspiring musicians everywhere. Get ready to dance!
August 23rd – Brad Wilson
Brad Wilson has made is name as a smokin' hot Blues gunslinger who rocks the house all night long. His original songwriting is hard-charging Americana/Blues/Roots and he'll get you on your feet and clapping your hands. Touring nationally, El Dorado Hills is very happy to have Brad Wilson as part of our concert series this summer.
August 30th - The Rhythm Riders
We're not Folsom but we sure love Johnny Cash anyway! Come on out and see the Rhythm Riders - authentic vocals, excellent show and a great way to introduce the family to the music of the legendary Johnny Cash.
September 6th – Sun Kings
What better way to close out our concert series than with a little help from our friends? The Sun Kings will take you back and put a Beatles song in your heart. Great summer memory making! An excellent evening for the whole family.
Thank you to the generous sponsors who make these outstanding summer memories possible and for supporting live music and the arts. : The Mansour Group, El Dorado Town Center, California Welcome Center EDH, Marshall Medical Center, Bistro 33 EDH, Mercy Hospital, Selland's Market Cafe, Wells Fargo, Mechanics Bank, EDH Community Service District, El Dorado Disposal, Chile's, Anew Skin, Ruffhous Hot Dog, STYLE Magazine. AEC Sacramento and Hip Entertainment appreciate your community building commitment.