Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank
Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June
May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM.
May 6
CJ Chenier
Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert.
May 13
SKYROCKET!
A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders.
May 20
Soulhat
The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert.
May 27
Buxton and The Small Sounds
Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later
June 3
Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal
Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone.
June 10
Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys
Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill.
June 17
Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors.
Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009.
June 24
Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads
It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
