Smithfield Summer Concert Series

Smithfield Summer Concert Series
Friday nights 8pm, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, on the lawn of the Smithfield Times, 228 Main Street, Smithfield. Bring a chair or blanket. The concerts are free, and co-sponsored by The Smithfield Times and the Isle of Wight Arts League. (757) 357-7707, www.smithfieldarts.org/summer-concerts.html

Concerts are 8 p.m. on the Gazebo Stage, 228 Main Street, unless otherwise noted

The 2017 Summer Concert Series
Our 31st season

May 19
Please note: 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Smithfield High School
Smithfield High School Spring Concert
Award-winning SHS Band presents its spring concert at the school
 
May 26
Forte
Smithfield’s renown jazz band opens the Summer Gazebo Series
 
June 2
Bobby  BlackHat
Bobby “Black Hat” Walters personafies the best in blues

Look for corner jazz groups from SHS around the Historic District
 
June 9
Please note: Begins at 7 p.m. for the little ones
Pirate Night
A rip-roaring evening just for the kids 
 
June 16
Thunder Creek
David Joyner’s bluegrass/country band is back together at more than a decade.
 
June 23
Begins at 7:30 p.m. at the request of our Tourism team
Ocean Breeze
Oldie and Beach Music. 
 
June 30
York River Band
Our annual patriotic tribute to the upcoming Independence Day celebration
 
July 7
Higher Ground
The sounds of jazz from Liberty Baptist Church returns to Smithfield
 
July 14
Kim Persons and Lana Puckett
This popular country duet are longtime Concert series supporters.
 
July 21
Williamsburg Swing Band
Dru Stowe swing band will bring alive the big band era under the stars
 
July 28
The U.S. Navy Four Star Edition playing modern hits in a variety of genres.
 
August 4
Hard Knox
This bluegrass combo has been a longtime series favorite
 
August 11
A military Brass Band has been requested
 
August 18
Summer Jones Band
An eclectic mix of jazz and popular hits
 
August 25
Nancy & Clay Griffin
Nancy and Clay’s country combo has a huge Isle of Wight following
 
September 1
SLT Variety Show 
The Smithfield Little Theatre presents musical hits
from past, present and future shows