Music in the Park

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Get ready for an incredible summer of music and fun at Fremont Park and Karl E. Clark Park with the City of Menlo Park Summer Concert Series! Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and pack all your favorite picnic essentials as you enjoy music at twilight with your family and friends.

All concerts begin at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Mark your calendar and arrive early to secure a great spot and settle in for an unforgettable evening of music. 

Performance schedule - Summer 2025

Date
Location
Band name
Genre
Band description

July 9

Fremont Park

 

 

Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble

Zydeco

Curley Taylor and his band, Zydeco Trouble, hail from the heart of Creole country in Louisiana. Curley's soulful, bluesy vocals and the band's hard-driving zydeco beat blend to create their unique style of zydeco and blues that keeps audiences dancing. It's always a party when Zydeco Trouble comes to town.

July 16

Fremont Park

 

 

Busta Groove!

Motown

Founded in 1997, Busta Groove! has performed for thousands of people all over the U.S. Busta Groove! specializes in awesome live music. They play everything from jazz standards, Motown, classic '70s, '80s, '90s, and today's hit songs. They are California's number 1 party band and were named one of America's 15 Best Wedding Bands by NBC.

July 23

Fremont Park

The Refugees

Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

The Refugees have been entertaining Bay Area crowds since 2007, bringing the music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers to local stages with a stunning level of realism. Voted the top tribute band in the S.F. Bay Area in 2009, their extensive song catalog includes all of Petty’s hits with the Heartbreakers as well as his solo work and other side projects like The Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. The Refugees can make even die-hard Petty fans feel like they are at another Tom Petty concert.

July 25

Karl E. Clark Park Maya Latin Tribute Band

Maya specializes in high-energy dance performances bringing the best hits from multiple legends in one variety tribute show. Shows feature tributes to Selena, La Sonora Dinamita, Ritchie Valens, Santana, Shakira and an Old School medley plus popular hits by Mark Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, and more.

July 30

Fremont Park

Smokin' Slice of Mojo

Soul / R&B

Smokin' Slice of Mojo is a Soul/R&B band known for delivering high-energy performances designed to get audiences up and dancing. With a thoughtfully curated playlist, they bring the classic hits that everyone knows and loves by artists like Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin, along with the hidden gems that delight the crowd!

Aug. 1

Karl E. Clark Park Andre Thierry Zydeco Andre's style isn't conventional; he and his accordions provide a signature sound by creating magnetic, sonic landscapes. The rhythmic songs drive an atmospheric blend, giving his band a powerful edge. Andre Thierry's music creations are intoxicating and timeless.

Aug. 6

Fremont Park

Given To Fly

Pop, rock, and soul

Given to Fly is a band that draws inspiration and energy from rock, pop, and soul music. The band members are architects of musical fusion that will take you to new heights. Given to Fly plays music that will make you dance and vibe at any event.

Aug. 13

Fremont Park

Sun Kings

'70s-2000s Beatles tribute

The Sun Kings is a superb band that pays tribute to the Beatles and a time 60 years ago when music changed forever. Celebrate with the Sun Kings as they play songs from the 60-year catalog of Beatles hits. You will enjoy your evening singing along to this fantastic tribute band that comes as close to the originals as possible!