Thursday nights this summer will be extra special in Rockwall as the city presents its annual series, Concert by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists, ranging from the Rockwall Philharmonic, who will open the series May 1 with a Dinosaurs and Dragons at the Lake-themed performance, to Bidi Bidi Banda, a Selena tribute band who will perform June 26, continuing through July with several high-energy bands.
Widely recognized as one of the greatest live music cities in Texas, Rockwall has been named the “Free Live Music Capital of North Texas.” Through the years, Rockwall has hosted more than 200 different bands at Concert by the Lake. Last year, the series was nominated for The Dallas Morning News’ Best in DFW award in two categories, Family Friendly Show and Arts and Culture Event.
The free concerts take place on the Amphitheater Stage at The Harbor, 2059 Summer Lee Drive, on the shores of beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnics and beverages. Rockwall restaurants provide a variety of food choices. Concerts take place unless there is rain or severe weather at showtime; however, the start of a show can be delayed if it appears rain will stop soon. Check the Rockwall Parks Facebook page for updates.
The Concert Lineup:
May 1 Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra
May 8 Def Leggend: Def Leppard tribute band
May 15 Nevermind: Nirvana tribute band
May 22 RED: Taylor Swift tribute band
May 29 Memphis Soul: Motown band
June 5 Big City Outlaws: Country dance band
June 12 Escape: Journey tribute band
June 19 Barry and the Soulflakes: Soul band
June 26 Bidi Bidi Banda: Selena tribute band
July 3 No Concert This Week
July 10 Super Trouper – The ABBA Sensation: ABBA tribute band
July 17 Dunn & Brooks: Brooks & Dunn tribute band
July 24 Bad Moon Rising: Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band
July 31 David Whiteman Band: Party band
One of the best things about Concert by the Lake is that you can experience the shows from land or from water: Scores of boats will fill the Rockwall Harbor enjoying the sounds of the summer concerts.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Concert by the Lake
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, May 1 through July 31
Where: The Harbor, 2059 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking is available in the TrendHR parking garage at the top of Summer Lee Drive and public parking lots on Shoreline Trail. Note: There is no on-grass parking anywhere at The Harbor.
Information: Rockwall.com.
Press Release: Bidi Bidi Banda to Perform at Concert by the Lake, Thursday, June 6
Submitted by: Sara Burgos, Sunwest Communications
