Massillon's 2024 Summer Concert Series lineup is now set. Here's who is coming to play
Note: This story was changed to fix an error. See correction at bottom.
MASSILLON – China Grove — of Doobie Brothers' legend — is once again set to take center stage downtown and will kick off the city's 2024 Summer Concert Series.
Overall, eight live musical acts are planned for the summer music bonanza, which starts June 20 at the Duncan Plaza amphitheater.
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In addition to China Grove, which started the 2023 music festival, other performers will include Imaginary Cookies, which specializes in late 1980s pop and '90s rock, and the Tyler Reid Band, a 1990s modern country and classic-rock group.
"We're happy to continue this long-standing tradition to bring family-friendly events like these to downtown Massillon," said Mayor Jamie Slutz. "It's a (great) chance for families to come downtown, have dinner at a restaurant and enjoy live entertainment."
Other musicians for the series include Floyd Live, a Pink Floyd tribute act; variety cover band, SLiCK31, as well as local longtime favorite, LaFlavour.
First time Massillon performer Erin Nicole Centric Soul is slated to conclude the concert series Aug. 8.
Aqua Ohio, MCTV and the Massillon Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 190 are sponsors of this year's music festival.
The free Thursday night shows run from 7 to 9 p.m. in June through late August.
Divine Mercy event, Brewster firemen's festival both set for May
There's more coming fun to western Stark County.
A Divine Mercy Parish Festival is set from May 16-19 at St. Barbara Church, 2813 Lincoln Way W, in Massillon.
Times of the event run from 5 to 10 p.m. May 16; 5 to 11 p.m. May 17; 1 to 11 p.m. May 18 and 1 to 8 p.m. May 19. Live music is planned for each day.
The annual Brewster Fireman's Festival is slated from May 29 through June 1 at Bimeler Park. Admission is free.
The Brewster Fireman's Association hosts the fest to raise funds to support the Brewster Fire Department. Kid rides, games and food are available each day.
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2024 Massillon Summer Concert Series schedule
The Massillon Summer Concert Series returns June 20. All shows are free and run from about 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays on Duncan Plaza. Here's the scheduled lineup:
June 20: China Grove, a Doobie Brothers tribute band
June 27: Imaginary Cookies, late 1980s pop and '90s rock
July 3 (Wednesday): LaFlavour, top 40 hits from the past few decades. (Part of city's Independence Day celebration. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.)
July 11: SLiCK31, variety music cover band
July 18: Floyd Live, Pink Floyd cover band; 8 p.m. start with light show
July 25: DJ's Rock-n-Roll Big Band, 1950s and 1960s music
Aug. 1: Tyler Reid Band, southern rock music
Aug. 8: Erin Nicole Centric Soul, blues, country, funk, Jazz, pop, R&B/soul and rock
2024 Massillon Monday night concert schedule
Massillon's Monday night concerts begin June 17. Shows are free and start at 7 p.m. on Duncan Plaza. Here's the scheduled lineup:
June 17: Visinata
June 24: Henry Konczak
July 1: Canal Fulton Community Band
July 8: Alternation
July 15: Henry Konczak
July 22: Blue Night Jazz Combo
July 29: Visinata
Aug. 5: Canal Fulton Community Band
Correction: Aqua Ohio, MCTV and the Massillon Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 190 are sponsors of this year's Massillon Summer Concert Series. An incorrect sponsor was mentioned in an earlier version of this story.
This article originally appeared on The Independent: Massillon's Summer Concert Series to kick off June 20 on Duncan Plaza
