Chesterfield, MO Amphitheatre concert series starts tomorrow, June 4

Chesterfield, MO amphitheatre concert series starts tomorrow, June 4th.

This summer, area residents will be treated to music in Chesterfield from two different venues. The city’s newest concert venue, the amphitheatre in Chesterfield Central Park will host concerts twice a month with a variety of music. Concerts will be held on Saturdays through August with the first concert tomorrow night, June 4^th. Concerts start at 7 PM and are free to the public.

Six different bands will perform a series of free concerts representing a variety of music. There will be something for every member of the family.

The band Groovethang will start the series Saturday. Groovethang is a seven-piece band that plays a wide variety of songs and artists. Their website says they play songs from Steely Dan; Earth, Wind & Fire; The Doobie Brothers; Chicago; Al Green; and the Bee Gees. On June 25, The Phins will take the stage. The Phins are a Jimmy Buffet-style band. Griffin and the Gargoyles will be starring on July 16. The band was voted the Best St. Louis Cover Band of 2010 by the Riverfront Times. You will hear everything from Blink 182 to Justin Timberlake and Rascal Flatts.

On July 30, That '80s Band will send the audience back a few decades via musical time machine. The band members go by stage names such as "Mick Fly," "Dan Duran" and "Valerie Girl." Expect tunes from Journey, Billy Idol, The Go Go's and more. Jazz and blues artists will be featured in August. On August 13, the Soulard Blues Band will play. On Aug. 27, Erin Bode and her band will play. They play jazz that's influenced by pop and world music.

If you go:
When: All concerts start at 7 p.m. and end at about 9 p.m. Concert dates are: June 4, June 25, July 16, July 30, Aug. 13 and Aug. 27.
What should I bring?: The amphitheater has both fixed seating and lawn seating. You might want to bring a picnic blanket. There is a concession stand, but you're welcome to bring your own food and drink. No glass bottles are allowed.
Where: The city's amphitheater, located within Chesterfield Central Park, 631 Veterans Place Dr.