Music in the Park Series

Great music and entertainment are a tradition at Ocean Park. All concerts are held at the Bandstand (moved to the Temple if rain), unless otherwise noted. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair to the Bandstand!

No Cost. To be a sponsor of our Sunday Concert Series, please contact the Ocean Park Association at opa@oceanpark.org, stop by or call the OPA office at 978-934-9068. The Deadline for sponsorship is June 1.

Sponsorship levels: Platinum for $1000, Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $100.

Sunday, June 28, 7:00 PM: Kids at Play

Kids at Play with Ken Janson & Al Smith began playing together in 1981.  They play music ranging from the Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, The Eagles, Kenny Chesney & Toby Keith.

Sunday, July 5, 7:00 PM: Par 5

Sunday in the Park Concert Series at the Bandstand presents Par 5 who will provide beach vibe harmonies of classic rock, country and folk songs. Concert moves to Temple if it’s raining.  No cost

Sunday, July 12, 7:00 PM: Northern Groove

Sunday in the Park Concert series is presenting Northern Groove. This band is one of Maine’s hottest rocking dance/party bands.  Four people with a female fronted lead providing high quality entertainment, sound and lights. Moves to the Temple if it rains. No Cost.

Saturday, July 18, 7:30 PM: Seacoast Wind Ensemble (at the Temple)

Seacoast Wind Ensemble will perform an array of musical pieces including classic marches, contemporary compositions, jazz and popular tunes. Seacoast Wind Ensemble is a non-profit, all volunteer adult concert band of individual musicians from all occupations, as well as students. Your donations are welcome this evening.

Sunday, July 19, 7:00 PM: North River Music

North River Music is an acoustic ensemble that has played regularly at concert series, festivals and events in New Hampshire and Maine for over 15 years. The group features a rotating cast with some of the best musicians in the area playing fresh takes on familiar songs. From the Eagles and Dylan to the Indigo Girls and Grateful Dead.  No Cost.

Sunday, July 26, 7:00 PM: Ben Lyons & Brian Rex

Ben Lyons & Brian Rex are teaming up again to offer live music options from soft and gentle acoustic guitar with violin to classic upbeat songs that audiences love and can sing along and dance.  No Cost.

Sunday, August 2, 7:00 PM: Small Boy Pete’s 

The genesis of Small Boy Pete’s dates back to 2001 when songwriters and guitarists Pete Grenier and Carrie Grenier were joined by Al Smith on bass and Ken Janson on drums to record a CD of original music penned by the Grenier’s. The recording effort led to local performances by the band to promote the “Live to Breathe” disc as well as an earlier all original CD titled “The Neighborhood”.

The Small Boy Pete’s redux combines the same four friends now performing covers of favorite tunes from their varied musical backgrounds, including songs by Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, No Doubt, Pat Benetar, B.T.O., and many other artists. Per the band, “Our goal is to entertain people with songs they know, and have fun!”

Sunday, August 9, 7:00 PM: Bold Riley

Bold Riley is a folk quintet from western Maine, known for full vocal harmonies and uplifting originals. Fiddle, guitar, banjo, accordian, bass, and percussion provide a wide range for listeners. Members take turns singing lead, and a strong sense of community drives the energy of their music.

Sunday, August 16, 7:00 PM: Bluehill

Bluehill is a seasoned Portland area Americana/Blues/Roots/Rock band featuring Guitar/Vocals, Sax/Harp, Bass and Drums. We play music by Zach Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Tom Waits, Van Morrison, Red Clay Strays, Jonny Lang, Allman Brothers, Caamp, SteelDrivers, Tab Benoit, Tracy Chapman, Jonathan Edwards, The Beatles, Marc Broussard, Josh Ritter, and more…

Sunday, August 23, 7:00 PM: J-Train

Concerts in the Park presents J-Train (Ocean Park’s own) for their tenth consecutive year.  They play primarily classic rock and of few others from the 1990’s.

Sunday, August 30, 7:00 PM: Cilantro

Concerts in the Park presents an Ocean Park favorite playing classic rock n’ roll, folk rock ballads and standards.