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Sing it loudly: Summer music is coming back!
âNearly two years after the last in-person concert of the Longâs Park Summer Music Series closed out the season, the beloved series will return to Lancaster County on Sunday, July 11, with a full lineup of musical acts to provide free entertainment in the park for eight weeks this summer,â LNP | LancasterOnlineâs Kevin Stairiker reported for the May 27 edition.
Nearly two years after the last in-person concert of the Long s Park Summer Music Series closed out the season, the beloved series will return to Lancaster County on Sunday, July 11 with a full lineup of musical acts to provide free entertainment in the park for eight weeks this summer.
Notable names this year include songwriter Paul Thorn, blues rocker Maggie Rose and the Kenny Rogers Band, made up of Rogers former tour and studio band. Local talent will come in the form of an end of season tribute to Live Aid, headed up by Phil Kresge.
The season will feature eight concerts as opposed to the regular 13.