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The city of Santa Clarita’s popular summer Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, is back for its 27th season with an eclectic line-up of some of the most popular acts to take the stage. The free, annual concert series kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 at Central Park, located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road.

Kicking off the summer will be Vaud and the Villains. The impressive 19-piece 1930s New Orleans orchestra and cabaret show will captivate the Santa Clarita audience at the July 9 show.

The series continues on July 16 with the KHTS Country Showdown with Suzanne Harper, an award-winning country singer/songwriter who has been to the finals of the Country Showdown twice. Her music blends the art of country storytelling with an edgy, California sound.

On July 23, Boogie Knights will recreate the sights, sounds and concert experience of the disco era in Central Park with all the hits – complete with choreography, polyester, afros and bell bottoms!

Santa Clarita residents can enjoy the music of one of America’s musical icons, Stevie Wonder, on July 30. Timeless Wonder is a remarkable tribute show that is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages and cultures.

Described as the world’s best David Bowie impersonator, David Brighton’s Space Oddity will bring the music of David Bowie to Santa Clarita on August 6. The full scale stage production includes flamboyant costume changes, elaborate staging and perfectly executed vocals.

Contemporary jazz will fill the air on August 13 with Tizer featuring Karen Briggs. Driven by an explosive mix of jazz, rock and classical music, keyboardist/composer Lao Tizer and violinist Karen Briggs bring a high-powered collection of instrumental music.

The familiar sounds of Journey will delight audiences when DSB takes the stage on August 20. The band of world-class musicians remains true to Journey’s musical legacy and delivers a nostalgic concert experience.

Finally, on August 27, the concert series culminates when Hollywood Blondie pays tribute to the iconic 80’s band, Blondie. Hollywood Blondie is fun to watch and will keep you singing and dancing all night long.

In anticipation of this year’s summer concerts, attendees are encouraged to bring their chairs and enjoy a selection of various food vendors. Out of consideration for others, guests cannot reserve areas by staking or roping. Umbrellas and canopies are welcome, but must be disassembled before show time.

A free bike valet service is available to all concert attendees, courtesy of the SCV Bike Coalition. To find the best bike route to Central Park, visit BikeSantaClarita.com. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. on concert days, limited backstage parking is available on a first come, first serve basis for $20 per vehicle.

Alternate transportation is also available through Santa Clarita Transit’s Dial-A-Ride program. Dial-A-Ride is a door-to-door shared ride service available for $2 each way. A convenient drop off location will be designated within Central Park for convenient access. Reservations are required, as is a one-time registration prior to a rider’s first trip.

Given the popularity of Concerts in the Park, it is recommended that reservations be made no less than 72 hours in advance or up to one week prior. To make a reservation or to register, please call (661) 294-9327. For more information about Dial-A-Ride, visit SantaClaritaTransit.com.

For more information on the 2016 Concerts in the Park series, please contact the City’s Arts and Events Office at (661) 250-3787 or visit santa-clarita.com/Concerts.