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| The Cat*illacs |
Here’s
the scenario: It’s Friday-eve and you’re looking for something to bust you out
of your normal humdrum routine.
Here’s
the solution: Head down to Town Center Community Park East to enjoy live music,
food trucks that rival the best gastro-pubs, and a venue where the best seats
in the house are free.
Yep.
Free.
The
city of Santee offers this phenomenal combination each summer during a 10-week concert
series at our expansive park at 550 Park Center Drive (north side of the San
Diego River east of Cuyamaca Street).
The
series begins June 18 with the classic rock sounds of the Cat•illacs. There will also be a
classic car show, booths and plenty of room to throw a Frisbee or bounce a
beach ball.
You’re welcome to bring your
own refreshments, but no glass containers are allowed.
Metro Transit System has a
message for out-of-towners who want to attend the concerts: “Let MTS do the
driving. Take the Green Line to Santee Trolley Square.” The shopping center is
within a half-mile of the park, so bring a bicycle or walking shoes.
Performances are every Thursday
from 6:30- 8:00 p.m. through August 27.
There’s no July 2 concert because of the 4th of July holiday.
Each concert will have food
trucks serving cuisine that echoes the theme of that evening’s style of music.
Returning this summer are two
specialty concerts, Blues & BBQ on July 16 and Wingstock on August 13.
These two concerts run 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blues & BBQ will feature Whitney Shay
& the Robin Henkel Band along with Len Rainey & the Midnight Players
and a special appearance by legendary bluesman Bill Magee. Phil’s BBQ will
return this year as the designated food vendor at Blues & BBQ.
