All concerts are weather dependent. Call 734/394-5460 for up-to-the minute cancellation and/or schedule changes.
2012 Sounds of Summer
New This Summer!
Join us at 6 p.m. to compete in the pre-concert "Ultimate Block Party" Challenge Activity & earn BIG points on behalf of your neighborhood!
Monday Night Music in the Village
Mondays July 11, 18, 25
7 - 8:30 p.m.
The shady lawn of the Historic Cherry Hill School will play host to a different musical act each Monday night in July (Independence Day excluded).
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free concert with family & friends! Guests are encouraged to bring lawnchairs.
NEW THIS SUMMER
Join us at 6 pm to compete in the pre-concert "Ultimate Block Party" Challenge Activity & earn BIG points on behalf of your neighborhood!
Scheduled Entertainment
Date
Entertainment
Preconcert Neightborhood
Challenge
July 9
PanaMO (Reggae/Latin)
Chalk Cherry Hill Contest
July 16
The Fun Guys (50-80's Classic Rock)
Twilight Outdoor Zumba
July 23
Pete Big Dog Fetters (Blues/Rock)
Minute to Win It Challenge – Crazy games for all ages!
July 30
Canton Concert Band (Concert); and Ice Cream Social
Awards Ceremony. Canton's winningest
Neighborhood will be announced
Backyard Beats
Wednesdays June 20, June 27, July 11, July 25 and August 1
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Local bands perform right in your backyard!
These family-friendly concerts are typically held in the scheduled neighborhood's shared green space.
For more information on bringing a concert to your neighborhood next summer, have your neighborhood association contact us at 734/394-5460 or email leisure@canton-mi.org.
June 20: Cobblestone Ridge, All Directions (Jazz)
June 27: Lexington Square, The Scott Martin Band (Classic Rock)
July 11: Cherry Hill Orchard, The Fun Guys (50's - 80's Classic Rock)
July 18: Royal Pointe West, The Scott Martin Band (Classic Rock)
July 25: Windsor Park, Stardusters Big Band (Jazz/Standards)
August 1: Fellows Creek All Directions (Jazz)
Thursday Night Concerts
Heritage Park Amphitheater
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Join us for another summer of music and fun at the amphitheater in scenic Heritage Park!
Bbring blankets or folding chairs while you relax on the amphitheater lawn.
Visit our donation station located next to the amphitheater each week to show your support! Your generosity will keep free music in the park now & in the future!
June 21: Saline Fiddlers (Music & Dance; American folk fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, western swing & Celtic)
June 28: Metro Jazz Voices (Detroit's Premier Four Part Harmony Vocal Jazz Ensemble)
July 5: Air Margaritaville (The Ultimate Jimmy Buffet Tribute)
July 12: Randy Brock Group (Rock, Classic Rock)
July 19: Persuasion (From Motown to Top 40)
July 26: Motor City Soul (High Energy Dance & Show Band)
August 2: Trilogy (Variety, Dance, Top 40, Classic Rock)
Summer Jazz Concerts Fridays in the DDA
(various locations) 7 p.m.
In partnership with the Canton DDA and the Canton Chamber of Commerce, Canton Leisure Services is excited to help host the always popular "2012 Canton Color Tour" live jazz concert series.
These free concerts will take place in various shopping centers in the color blocks along Canton's Ford Road. Bring your lawn chair and get ready to sit back and enjoy.
July 6:Penny Wells (Vocalist), New Towne Center (Kohls), Purple District
July 13:Nate Harasim (Keyboardist, 2012 Grammy Nominee), Sam's Club, Orange District
July 20:Alexander Zonjic (Flutist), Centre Village at Kroger, Yellow District