Bring the lawn chairs, grab a blanket and join the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB for free live music as it hosts the 22nd year of Music on the Green, presented by Bank of the Cascades and Eberhard’s Dairy Products.
One of Central Oregon’s longest-running free community concert series, Music on the Green will kick off the 2017 season at Sam Johnson Park on Wednesday, June 28 with music by Todd Haaby & Solo Via, who are back by popular demand. Their Nuevo Flamenco stylings are sure to please! Performances are scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each evening.
Music on the Green will then continue every other Wednesday throughout the summer with five additional performances.The series will feature a diverse mix of music from Country, Big Band, “Palm Tree Rock ’n Roll” and Rock/Dance.
“Each year, we strive to book a range of local musical acts that offer families and music lovers a good mix of genres,” said Redmond Chamber of Commerce Event Coordinator Karen Sande. “We succeeded in doing that again this year. I’m thrilledto offer our community a lineup of top-notch music from established local bands.”
Other musical performers at this year’s Music on the Green include, Countryfied (July 12), The Notables Swing Band (July26), Mango Stew (Aug. 9), and Precious Byrd (Aug. 23). Per annual tradition, a performance by Redmond’s own HokuleaDancers, a troop featuring traditional Hawaiian Island dance and drumming, will round out the 2017 season on Wednesday,September 6.
“The Hokulea Dancers have quite a following in Central Oregon, and their performances never disappoint,” Sande said. “Their show is musical, it’s colorful and it’s interactive. We find it’s the perfect way to end the summer season — Hawaiianstyle.”
Along with free musical entertainment, Music on the Green will feature a variety of food, art and craft vendors in boothsthroughout Sam Johnson Park. Kids will also love the bounce houses on site as well as games and activities provided bythe Redmond Area Park and Recreation District (RAPRD).
Music on the Green is made possible thanks to a number of community sponsors, starting with presenting sponsors Bankof the Cascades and Eberhard’s Dairy Products. Other sponsors include Fred Meyer, Pacific Power, Redmond MunicipalAirport, Horizon Broadcasting Group, The Bulletin, The Redmond Spokesman, and The Source Weekly.

Mango Stew
Wed., Aug. 9 – 6 p.m.
Mango Stew coined the phrase “Palm Tree Rock n Roll” to describe the type of music they play.  About half of the songs they perform are Mango Stew originals, many with a “tropical” flair.  They also play popular tunes by the Zach Brown Band, The Eagles….and yes, you can definitely count on a few Jimmy Buffet tunes! Local, seasoned musicians make up the band, which focuses as much on exquisite vocal harmonies as well as presenting a quality instrumental performance.  Blues, ballads, jazz and rock n roll are all done in a delightfully tasteful concoction they call Mango Stew.  Get out on the dance floor…or pull up a chair and enjoy a full helping of the Stew.