bandshell

Since 1995, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) has been holding concerts in the iconic Devou Park Bandshell. Bring your family, a blanket, and a picnic and enjoy excellent music in a picturesque venue! 

KSO will be holding three concerts this summer, each with their own theme. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. It is suggested that guests arrive early, however, as lawn seating is first-come, first-served. The restroom pavilion will be open and food trucks will be on hand.

Admission is free, though a $5.00 per person donation is suggested.

Saturday, July 11: Hits of the Big Red Machine Era

As Sparky, Johnny, Pete and Tony were making Riverfront Stadium the stage for four World Series appearances, the pop music world was abuzz with Queen, Barry Manilow, KC & the Sunshine Band, Tony Orlando and Dawn, The Bee Gees, Patti Labelle and Ray Stevens.

Saturday, August 1: Zoot Suit Riot

The Swing Revival of the 1990s jumps and jives its way to Devou Park with the newest KSO subsidiary group – The Covington Devou Doo Daddies. Bop to hits by Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, The Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, and Crown Royal Revue.

Saturday, September 5: Battle of Broadway – Sondheim vs. Webber

Broadway vets Pamela Myers and Jessica Hendy deliver stand out songs from Stephen Sondheim’s and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musicals accompanied by the KSO. Songs from Company, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Follies, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and more will be featured.

From the City of Covington/Image: Devou Park Bandshell (via Facebook)

 

More information is available at the KSO’s website, www.kyso.org.