Concerts on the Green series Extended through September 24!
 Courtesy of Sycuan Casino, the 2010 season of Concerts on the Green has been extended through September 24! Due to popular demand, the El Cajon CDC is adding three concerts to the Friday night concert series.
Scheduled bands are: September 10 - Theo & The Zydeco Patrol; September 17 - Scott Martin Latin Soul Band; September 24 - Smokestaxx.
Rock into summer at Concerts on the Green!
The Annual Concerts on the Green, the free weekly summer concert series featuring live music for all ages, opens Friday, June 25, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Downtown El Cajon. Opening night of 2010 Concerts on the Green will feature a high-energy performance from the oldies show band, The Legends. Ed Waymire also returns as the original, entertaining, and highly popular Master of Ceremonies.
Presented by the El Cajon Community Development Corp. and Sycuan Casino, the family-oriented Concerts on the Green features top entertainers in a relaxing park setting every Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm through September 3. From blues to rock, and oldies to swing, there is something for every music lover!
Back by popular demand: Win a beautiful Big Baby Taylor Guitar courtesy of Taylor Guitars (it comes with one month of free music lessons at School of Rock, courtesy of San Diego's School of Rock!) Try your luck by purchasing your chances to win; tickets are only $5.00 each, and you'll help support Downtown El Cajon and the FREE concert series. As an added bonus, each ticket is imprinted with a coupon from Main Tap Tavern for a free basket of their delicious fries or onion rings with purchase of adult beverages! Tickets may be purchased at Main Tap Tavern, at the concert events, by visiting the Shop CDC page, or by calling the El Cajon CDC at (619) 401-8858.
Free to the public, the popular Concerts on the Green welcomes hundreds of spectators each week. Bring a picnic, or enjoy dinner at one of several fine restaurants now open on Main Street in Downtown El Cajon.
Prescott Promenade will be undergoing exciting renovations in early summer, so in the meantime, join the fun at El Cajon Plaza / Amphitheatre (between ECPAC and City Hall) at 200 Civic Center Way until the Promenade re-opens in late July. For more information and updates, call the El Cajon CDC at (619) 401-8858, or visit online at www.downtownelcajon.com.
| June 25 |
The Legends (Oldies) |
| July 2 |
Family Night with the School of Rock (Rock Stars of the Future) |
| July 9 |
Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra (Boogie Woogie) |
| July 16 |
The Corvettes (Oldies) |
| July 23 |
Bill Magee (Blues) |
| July 30 |
Java (Dance) |
| August 6 |
The Stilettos (Rockabilly) |
| August 13 |
The Cat-illacs (Rock & Roll) |
| August 20 |
The Coolrays (Beach Boys Tribute) |
| August 27 |
Diamond is Forever (Neil Diamond Tribute) |
| September 3 |
FX5 (Dance) |
| September 10 |
Theo & The Zydeco Patrol (Zydeco) |
| September 17 |
Scott Martin Latin Soul Band (Jazz) |
| September 24 |
Smokestaxx (Variety) |
Thank you to our wonderful supporters of Concerts on the Green!
 Beautiful Downtown El Cajon was the scene for the final show of the 2009 season of Concerts on the Green 2009 on Friday, September 4th. The season ended with the high-energy performance by FX5 on the Prescott Promenade, where Master of Ceremonies Ed Waymire wrapped up the series by drawing a lucky winner for the beautiful “Big Baby Taylor” Guitar, donated by Taylor Guitar of El Cajon. Congratulations to Paul Bacon of Santee; who danced the rest of the night away with the guitar draped over his back! We thank our loyal spectators and generous sponsors for helping make it the best season ever!
Presented by the El Cajon Community Development Corporation, Concerts on the Green is back every Friday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm starting June 25, 2010 and will always feature family-oriented concerts in a park setting.
- No drinking of alcohol in the park.
- There is no smoking in the park; smoking is allowed across Main Street next to Downtown Cafe on Sulzfeld Way.
- Aside from assistance 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 Events Manager, at (619) 401-8858.
Sponsor Concerts on the Green
Support Concerts on the Green by becoming a sponsor and take part in another entertaining and exciting musical season. This opportunity will help you market your business to thousands of people while helping the community we live in. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Concerts on the Green, please contact Leah McIvor, Resource Development, at (619) 401-8858. Click here to view special sponsorship packages, available on several levels.
- Help us contract the very best bands that bring the largest crowds so that you can market your business to them
- Help promote Downtown El Cajon as a destination, and attract people from all over San Diego County
- Help Downtown El Cajon's revitalization continue to grow and flourish so that 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 Kellye Buchanan, Resource Development, at (619) 401-8858. Limited vending opportunities are available at the concerts as well. Click here to download the vendor application form and vending rules and regulations, or contact Kathryn Courter, Promotion and Events Manager, at (619) 401-8858.
A Big THANK YOU to our Prize Donors!
We would like to thank the following organizations for their generous prize donations for opportunity drawings at our special events.
Applebee's Restaurant
Aquarium of the Pacific
Legoland
On The Border Mexican Cantina & Grill
Pat & Oscar’s
Regal Cinemas
San Diego Padres
Westfield Parkway Shopping Center
Thank you for supporting the El Cajon CDC and investing in the Downtown El Cajon community!
 Meet Ed Waymire, Master of Ceremonies!
Concerts on the Green wouldn’t be what they are without its very own M.C., Ed Waymire! Ed volunteers the entire season as the official M.C. and helps us welcome the bands every week as well as announcing the raffle winners and sponsor promotions. Not only does Ed interact with the crowd with his friendly spirit and comedic repartee, he also assists with developing general program content. Ed is no stranger to Downtown El Cajon; 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 reflects the kind of person he is, and Concerts on the Green is lucky to have his support and continued enthusiasm year after year. We look forward to welcoming Ed back every season and thank him for all he does!
Concerts on the Green remain popular as ever
We listened to you and brought all your favorite bands you wanted. As a result, Concerts on the Green had a record season in 2009 as over 15,000 people packed the Prescott Promenade throughout the entire summer season. We brought you favorites such as The Cat-illacs, The Coolrays, and The Corvettes, but we also introduced you to a few new bands including Diamond is Forever and FX5. We hope you enjoyed last season as much as we did bringing it to you, and we know that te 2010 season will be equally entertaining. 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.
For a closer look at our successful 2009 Concerts on the Green season, click here
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. |
