Cal State San Bernardino will continue a summer tradition when it hosts the free Summer Wednesdays concerts beginning on July 6.
The shows will take place in the Lower Commons from 7-9 p.m. for four consecutive weeks. Concert admission is free; parking is complimentary in Lot D, located off Northpark Boulevard and Serrano Village Drive.
There will be concession stands and concertgoers are welcome to bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets.
The Summer Wednesdays schedule:
July 6 – Latin Society
Currently in its 40th year of performing in the Inland Empire and Southern California, The Latin Society has one of the best Big Band Latin sounds (with tunes such as “Bamboleo,” “Oye Como Va,” and “Ran Kan Kan”). This 14-member group appeals to a wide audience and was named “Entertainer of the Year” by Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine. Their unique Latin flavor and horn section arrangements are sure to get you moving to the rhythms. For more information visit Latin Society website.
July 13 – Lifetime Rocker
This band was named Best Cover Band at the Temecula Valley Music Awards. Kelly Cowan (vocals, guitar), Geoff Ryle (vocals, keyboards), Joe Schiavone (vocals, bass), and Ray Ortega (vocals, drums) pack a punch with their tight harmonies and versatility. They play everything from classic rock to progressive, to yacht pop, country, Motown, fun, blues, and dance tunes. They will be playing music from some artists such as Steely Dan, Santana, Huey Lewis & the News, 3 Dog Night, Chicago, The Beatles, Doobie Brothers, and Sly & the Family Stone. For more information, visit Lifetime Rocker’s website.
July 20 – Big O and Friends
Drummer Orlando Reynolds, accompanied by a cast of musician friends, will perform jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, and well-known songs for dancing. Tunes may include music by any of the following artists: Anita Baker (“Sweet Love”), Kool & the Gang (“Ladies Night”), Etta James (“At Last”), Marvin Gaye (“Let’s Get It On”), The Spinners (“I’ll Be Around”), Stevie Wonder (“I Wish”), as well as other R& B standards. The band will consist of a saxophonist, keyboard player, bass, guitar, vocalists, and drums.
July 27 – Desperado
The Los Angeles-based Eagles tribute band Desperado is a collaboration of talented musicians who keep the legendary ’70s band’s music alive. With three fantastic vocalists, Desperado sounds like the real thing. The band’s love for the music, dedication to its authenticity, and quality of impersonation and performance has kept the Eagles’ sound fresh and fun. Fans everywhere can appreciate hits like “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” and “Witchy Woman.” For more information visit Desperado’s website.
For more information on the Summer Wednesdays concert series, call Coussoulis Arena at (909) 537-7360.
Set in the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, CSUSB is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in inland Southern California. CSUSB serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually.
For more information about Cal State San Bernardino, contact the university’s Office of Strategic Communication at (909) 537-5007 and visit news.csusb.edu.