Fridays
May 22 – September 4, 2009
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Prescott Promenade
Directions to Downtown El Cajon (PDF)
 Downtown El Cajon’s very own concert series, Concerts on the Green, is back in 2009. You’re going to feel the heat this summer when you can’t help but get up and dance to your favorite music played by the best musicians San Diego has to offer. This year we’re bringing all your favorites and then some. Come see favorite performers such as Theo & the Zydeco Patrol, Sue Palmer, and The Corvettes, as well as newcomers The Heroes and Scott Martin Latin Soul Band. With Concerts on the Green you get an entire show, including an M.C., intermission, opportunity drawings, and more! All in a two hour block you won’t forget. Don’t miss a single night!
Concerts on the Green take place at the Prescott Promenade in Downtown El Cajon on Main Street between Magnolia Avenue and Claydelle Avenue. They are always free, but bench seating is limited, so we recommend you bring a chair or blanket. You are welcome to bring food to the concerts, but several restaurants surround the park with outdoor patio seating, so you can enjoy the concert and dinner at the same time. Some reminders to be aware of:
- No drinking of alcohol in the park.
- There is no smoking in the park; smoking is allowed across Main Street next to Downtown Café on Sulzfeld Way.
- Aside from assistant dogs, there are no dogs allowed in the park.
- Please be courteous to other attendees and try not to block their view of the stage.
For more information please contact Kathryn Courter, Promotion and Event Manager, at (619) 401-8858.
Opportunity Drawings Not to Be Missed!
 This season, Concerts on the Green features many exciting opportunity drawings. Among these is the chance to win your very own Taylor Guitar. Whether you are an experienced player, are looking to take lessons, looking for the perfect gift, or simply want to display it for all to see, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Tickets are available at each concert, any time at the El Cajon CDC office, or online by clicking here for $5.00 each. The winner will be drawn on closing night of Concerts on the Green, September 4. You need not be present to win.
Taylor Guitar Details
Taylor Guitar-BBT-Big Baby Taylor-Dreadnought body shape. Donated by Taylor Guitars. The Baby Taylor’s big sibling, a 15/16-scale Dreadnought with a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele-laminate back and sides, boasts a surprisingly full voice, comes with a lightweight gig bag for easy portability, and makes a trusty companion wherever you go — even if it’s just to the couch. BBT Retail value is $599.
Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars has evolved into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for blending an innovative use of modern technology with a master craftsman’s attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered the best sounding and easiest to play in the world. Many of today’s leading musicians make Taylor their guitar of choice, including Dave Matthews, Prince, Mick Jagger, Taylor Swift, the Goo Goo Dolls, Sarah McLachlan, and many more. Click here for additional information.
All proceeds from the sale of opportunity drawing tickets benefit Concerts on the Green and the El Cajon CDC. Don't miss your chance to win an awesome guitar AND feel good about supporting Downtown El Cajon!
2009 Lineup |
May 22 |
The Cat-illacs Rock & Roll |
May 29 |
The Stilettos Rockabilly |
June 5 |
The Corvettes Doo Wop & Motown |
June 12 |
Smokestaxx Variety |
June 19 |
Sue Palmer Boogie Woogie |
June 26 |
Theo and the Zydeco Patrol Zydeco |
July 10 |
Diamond is Forever Neil Diamond Tribute |
July 17 |
Scott Martin Latin Soul |
July 24 |
The Farmers Rock |
July 31 |
Bill Magee Blues |
August 07 |
The Heroes Variety |
August 14 |
The Variations Big Band |
August 21 |
Eve Selis Roadhouse Rock |
August 28 |
The Coolrays Beach Boys Tribute |
September 04 |
FX5 Variety |
*Schedule subject to change |
Sponsor Concerts on the Green
Support Concerts on the Green by becoming a sponsor and take part in what is sure to be an entertaining and exciting musical season. Sponsorships are available at varying levels with benefits for each. This opportunity will help you market your business to thousands of people while helping the community. Interested sponsors should contact Bob Christiansen, Senior Manager of Resource Development, at (619) 401-8858. By sponsoring Concerts on the Green you can:
- Help us contract the very best bands that bring the largest crowds you can market your business to.
- Help promote Downtown El Cajon as a destination, and attract people from all over San Diego County.
- Help Downtown El Cajon’s redevelopment continue to grow and flourish so the concert venue stays beautiful. \Help to keep the concerts a free family friendly event everyone in the community can enjoy.
You can also make a tax deductible donation in support of Concerts on the Green by clicking here and visiting our secure online donation form, or contact Bob Christiansen, Senior Manager of Resource Development, at (619) 401-8858.
Meet the Official M.C. Ed Waymire!
 Concerts on the Green wouldn’t be what they are without its very own M.C., Ed Waymire! Ed is the official M.C. and helps us welcome the bands every week as well as announcing the raffle winners. Not to mention interacting with the crowd with his friendly spirit and comedic flare. He is no stranger to Downtown El Cajon, as he is a past promotion committee chair, past board member, and past chairman of the board for the El Cajon CDC. He is also a member and past president of the El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club. His volunteer and charity work reflect the kind of person he is, and Concerts on the Green is lucky to have his support. Be sure to say hi to Ed this season and thank him for all his help.
Concerts on the Green remain popular as ever
We listened to you last year and brought all your favorite bands you wanted. As a result Concerts on the Green had a record season in 2008 as over 12,000 people packed the Prescott Promenade throughout the entire year. We brought you favorites such as The Cat- illacs, The Coolrays, and The Mar Dels, but we also introduced you to a few new bands including The Stilettos and The Hayriders. We hope you enjoyed last season as much as we did bringing it to you, and can’t wait for May 22, 2009. We can't thank you enough for your participation in the weekly raffles, which brought in over $4,000 to help support the continuation of Concerts on the Green. Always feel free to let us know what you think, the bands you liked, or the bands you'd like to see, so we can continue to improve the concerts year after year. Email your feedback by clicking here.
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