Summer Music in Milford
Nothing quite compares to the thrill of experiencing live music in an outdoor setting. The open-air environment amplifies the sound, allowing you to immerse yourself in the music and feel the full impact of its energy. No matter the music, outdoor venues provide a unique acoustic experience that enhances the emotional impact of the music. Summer concerts are also a great opportunity to meet new people who share your musical sensibilities. Strike up a conversation with fellow concertgoers and enjoy the sense of community.
The summer months in Milford are packed with opportunities to groove to the music. Milford’s Summer Concert Series has already sparked a buzz of excitement. The Walnut Beach Association, Downtown Milford Business Association, Milford Oyster Festival, and Bohemian High Good Vibes Festival have announced their lineups (mostly), but more announcements will follow. Grab a chair, a cooler, and mark your calendar and enjoy some great music at the following events.
Walnut Beach: Rockin’ the Beach
Another fantastic summer of free music is on the way! The Walnut Beach Association is pleased to present a full slate of bands for their 2024 Concert Series! Located at the Walnut Beach Rotary Pavillion, the music plays from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm every Sunday for six weeks. The summer concert schedule is as follows:
- July 28th – Downtown 6
- August 4th – Sex and Candy
- August 11th – Melodus
- August 18th – Lost Marbles
- August 25th – Avenue Groove
- September 1st – Rum Runners
Friday’s After 5 at Fowler Rotary Pavilion
Kick off the summer weekends with music presented by the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. Concerts are located at Fowler Field (behind Milford Library) and are scheduled as follows:
- May 24th – Kathy Thompson Band
- May 31st – Shakedown
- June 7th – Remember September
- June 14th – Stepin Danger
- June 20th (Thursday) – Steel Drum
- June 28th – Rumrunners
The Milford Oyster Festival
The Oyster Festival welcomes Little Feat as the mainstage headliner on August 17th. Over the past 50 years, Little Feat has used a combination of elite musicianship and brilliant songwriting to create a
repertoire that transcends all boundaries. California rock, funk, jazz, country, and rockabilly mixed with New Orleans swamp boogie led to a powerful sound that has kept the audience dancing for decades. From the new release, Sam’s Place, to old favorites like “Dixie Chicken”, “Spanish Moon”, “Fat Man in the Bathtub”, “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now”, Little Feat will be rocking MILFORD.
Opening for Little Feat will be Living Colour, a Grammy-winning rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. Stylistically, their music is a creative fusion influenced by heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip-hop, punk, and alternative rock. The band’s lyrics range from the personal to the political.
Warming up the stage for these two great bands is Lead Singers of Classic Rock, featuring Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of the band Chicago, and Tommy DeCarlo, former lead vocalist of Boston, performing Chicago’s classic ballads and Boston’s thumping guitar-driven hit songs.
No Strings Attached, a popular local duet, will kick off the music, performing your favorite hits from the 1960s to the present.
Bohemian High’s 7th Annual Good Vibes Festival: A Celebration of Music and Community
The festival promises to be a beacon of positivity and creativity on Saturday, July 27th, in The Village of Devon. A full lineup of three to four bands from a variety of musical genres is still in the works. In addition to live music, the festival will feature an array of local artisans and businesses showcasing their goods. The festival is more than just an event, it’s a reflection of the community’s value of artistic expression and community support. Stay tuned for more details!
