Concerts in Heritage Park Start Thursday with Dragon Wagon

Summer concerts in Heritage Park start Thursday with Dragon Wagon performing in the amphitheater at 7 p.m.  

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Costick Center, 28600 Eleven Mile Road.

An eclectic, exciting group described as “bluegrass-folk-rock with a shot of Irish whiskey”, Dragon Wagon has a sound that pleases all ages, featuring originality and expert musicianship. The group has a hearty balance of mandolin, fiddle, guitar, bass and drums that create an infectious energy that makes you want to get up and dance.

Future concerts in the Farmington Hills city park include:

• June 27 Groove Council

Named “Outstanding R & B Artist/Group” at the Detroit Music Awards, Groove Council is a nine-piece horn-driven band that performs all the old favorite soul classics along with some new pieces, with an old school Detroit soul sound.

• July 11 FCB Concert Band 

Our much-beloved Farmington band, performing a variety of classical and popular pieces from many eras, along with lively narration.            

• July 18 Bill Bynum & Company 

With songs both traditional and original, this band has a sound that’s at once “as comfortable as old jeans and fresh as new grass,” featuring guitar, pedal steel, fiddle, and bass along with great vocals.

• July 25 Mass Transit 

This talented, eight-piece horn-based group will rock the park with a selection of favorite music and vocals from the past, including pieces from Motown, Chicago, and Earth, Wind & Fire, along with contemporary rock.

• August 1 Persuasion

From classic Motown favorites from groups like the Temptations, to selections from Natalie Cole or Cee Lo, Persuasion presents a line-up of vocals and instrumentals that all ages will enjoy.

• August 8 Parrots of the Caribbean 

A fabulous Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, the Parrots make every concert a summer beach party with their great music, high energy, humor, and hilarious costumes!

• August 15 FCB Big Band

Farmington’s own big band, playing favorite jazz and swing standards, along with vocal solos and informative introductions.

• August 22 Farmington Community Chorus 

This wonderful 80-member vocal group sings a wide variety of selections, in a traditional end to the series.

Concert goers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic dinner. There is no concert on July 4.  

Heritage Park is located at 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills. Please note: no alcohol or pets are allowed in the park. For more information, call 248-473-1848 of 248-473-1870.