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Fridays
May 22 – September 4, 2009
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Prescott Promenade

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Concerts on the GreenDowntown 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!

Taylor GuitarThis 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!

Ed WaymireConcerts 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.

Music Note

 

 

Read MC Ed Waymire’s published poem about the Concerts on the Green

View the poem (PDF)

His book of poems, Simplistic Prose, can be purchased at:

Home & Soul
229 East Main Street
(619) 440-4504

Visit Ed Waymire's website, www.edwaymire.com

 

 

2009 Sponsors

Conductor Sponsors

Taylor Guitars

Taylor Guitars

Sycuan Casino

Sycuan Casino

Cymer

Cymer

Toyota of El Cajon

Toyota of El Cajon

Cox Communications

Cox Communications

 

Composer Sponsors

The East County Californian

The East County Californian
 

Center for Oral and Facial Surgery

Center for Oral and Facial Surgery logo

 

Musician Sponsors

Golden Acorn Casino

Golden Acorn Casino
 

Dr. Lisa Weiss Optometry

Dr. Lisa Weiss

 

 

 

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