2009 Dublin Summer Concert Series
The City of Dublin recently announced their 2009 Summer Concert Series. Concerts will be held at the Civic Center (100 Civic Plaza) fountain plaza from July 10th to August 7th on Friday nights starting at 7pm and going until 9pm. This year’s performers will be:
- July 10th – The Groove Kings: popular rock n’ roll to R&B
- July 17th – Threshold: classic rock n’ roll
- July 24th – Tom Rigney & Flambeau: cajun and zydeco
- July 31st – Fred McCarty: bluegrass and country
- August 7th -Lava: latin jazz, cha-cha-cha, latin rock, latin funk, and salsa
These concerts are wildly popular and well-attended. Please mark your calendars today and plan to arrive early to get parking and spots in the fountain plaza area.
Please click here for more information about this fantastic FREE concert series. You can also call the Dublin Parks and Community Services department at 925-556-4500 for more information.
2:39 PM on July 1st, 2009
The summer concert series makes a lot of sense…what does not make so much sense is the location. Civic Plaza is at the intersection of two freeways (very loud!). Why not move the concert by the picnic area near Emerald Green Park? Bocce Ball courts, bbq's, playgrounds for kids, skateboard park, etc…but most of all it is quiet and more appropriate for music.
3:03 PM on July 1st, 2009
Good Point!! It is also a lot windier at the Civic Plaza location. On the other hand I see the need for civic leaders to balance activities out between east and west. Emerald Glen already has (Friday night movies, Day on the Glen, Father's Day Picnic) etc… Good point though none the less.
8:39 AM on July 10th, 2009
It’s hard to avoid the wind in Dublin, but I’ve always thought that the buildings block the winds at the City Center. You also make a good point about balancing events to the east and west sides of town
10:16 AM on July 2nd, 2009
I think the key here is to plan the appropriate events in the correct area. Dublin, in my opinion, should not view itself as an "east and west". Friday night movies, Day on the Glen, Father's Day Picnic are all park setting events, as, I believe, listening to good music. St. Patrick's Day parade and festival is appropriate for Civic Center. Good Conversation!
12:59 PM on July 2nd, 2009
My thought is that Emerald Glen is surrounded by Residential thus it may be more difficult for the City to host concerts with amplified music there on a regular basis. That vs Civic Center where there is not much residential nearby. At Emerald Glen the City may run into oppostion from neighbors effected by the noise. I don't know, just a thought.
10:44 PM on July 2nd, 2009
I live across from the park and wouldn't mind a bit..seeing as it ends at 9pm.
What is the parking like at the current location? Is it hard to find a spot?
8:43 AM on July 10th, 2009
It is very easy to find parking near the Civic Center with lots for Center and the library and sports field all right there. Also, I’ve never been bothered by the traffic noise while attending a concert at the Center. It’s really most noticeable when attending a soccer game that is directly next to the freeway.
9:50 AM on July 3rd, 2009
I think it makes send to hold the concert at Emerald Glen park. Civic center is in the middle of business center and requires for sure driving and parking. On the other hand there will be more people walking if it is close to residential community.
Check out Pleasanton concerts, you cannot find a space on lawn and a lot of people walk to the park.
8:50 AM on July 10th, 2009
Emerald Glen may not require driving for east side residents living near the park, but there are neighborhoods that allow walking to the City Center as well. I think having the Dublin concert in the City Center creates a stronger distribution of concerts in the area since the Pleasanton concert is not that far of a drive from east Dublin. I also like that the concert at the City Center provides an opportunity for our residents to feel a sense of community and pride by visiting the beautiful new City and Library buildings.