The Rotary Club of Altadena in partnership with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation’s Parks After Dark program has unveiled the lineup for its 28th season of free summer concerts.
The announcement, made Friday May 2, is welcomed on many levels.
The venue, Loma Alta Park, is currently on the cusp of reopening following extensive reconstruction efforts after January’s destructive Eaton Fire. The 17.33-acre community space has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past four months, with its grand reopening scheduled for May 17, 2025, just days away from Altadena Rotary’s announcement.
The concert series itself is set to begin July 5 with Kenny Metcalf as Elton John: The Early Years. On July 12, The Walking Phoenixes will perform beloved music from Johnny Cash. The following weekend, July 19, features Sgt. Pepper playing Beatles hits and other British invasion classics. Phat Cat Swinger brings their blend of rock, swing, and jazz infused with a modern sensibility on July 26.
August performances include The Mariachi Divas on August 2, showcasing classic Mariachi music. The series concludes August 9 with the return of Upstream, “everyone’s favorite Steel Drum Reggae and Soca Band.” As noted in the announcement, “As it is every year this concert will be a jammed packed audience!”
All Concerts are on Saturday evening and start at 7:00 p.m. The Rotary Club of Altadena will be selling beer and wine throughout the entire Summer Concert Series.
“This year, the Summer Concert Series is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors including MonteCedro, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, The Tournament of Roses Foundation, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, and Supervisor Kathryn Barger,” according to the announcement.
The concerts will take place at 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue in Altadena. Additional information about the concert series can be found at www.altadenarotary.org.
