Six Sundays Concerts

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Six Sundays in Spring is presented by ARTS Wake Forest and the Town of Wake Forest’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department.

The 2023 series will be held on consecutive Sundays April 30 through June 4 at E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater. The park is located at 701 Harris Rd. in Wake Forest. The music will start at 5:30 pm and end at 7:30 pm, but come early and stay late! Join your friends and neighbors and make this season of Six Sundays in Spring your best Sundays of the year!

The Wake Forest Guild of Artists, our visual arts group, will present a mini Art in the Park Market. Several Guild members will show and sell original artwork at each concert.

We present Six Sundays without charge to our community. Please help us continue this annual music series by contributing financially or by volunteering your time. Donate online or at concerts. Email us to volunteer. 

2023 Concert Lineup

April 30 – Revolution, May 7 – Big Bang Boom, May 14 – Miss Mini and the Sandman, May 21 – Conjunto Breve, May 28 – The Magnificents, June 4 – Sensory Expressions Band

April 30:Revolution

Revolution: Recreating the Music of the Beatles.

Revolution plays all the classic songs that everyone knows and loves, spanning the entire Beatles catalog from 1962 to 1970. Staying true to the records, They use period correct equipment to bring you all of the authentic sounds. Beatles music is recognized by all ages and is family friendly. Everyone can sing along and dance to Their music. You won’t believe your ears!

 

 

May 7: Big Bang Boom

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Big Bang Boom will play pop/rock for adults along with a few parent-friendly children’s tunes.

Big Bang Boom is a pop/rock music group from Greensboro that plays both adult and parent-friendly children’s music with a pop sensibility, aimed at being something that parents can enjoy and feel good about letting their kids listen to and see live. Big Bang  Boom’s May 7 concert will be mostly pop/rock for adults along with some children’s music sprinkled in.

May 14: Miss Mini and the Sandman

Miss Mini and the Sandman Bang–bring your dancing shoes!

When you hear Miss Mini be sure to bring your dancing shoes. You’re gonna need ‘em! Miss Mini and the Sandman Band is a very talented group of singers and musicians who have just one goal in mind…making you dance! In business since 2015, there is well over a century and a half of musical talent that makes up this high energy band. They play the best in Motown, Top 40, R&B, Beach Music, Southern Soul, Blues and more. They play their original music as well as cover tunes.

May 21: Conjunto Breve

Conjunto Breve: Multinational Salsa Band

Multinational Salsa Band, Conjunto Breve, was founded by their leader, percussionist Brevan Hampden in 2012. Members of the band come from all walks of life, from all areas of the world, including Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, The United States of America, and more. This band mixes the sounds of New York Style Salsa and Cuban Salsa, and members of the group have played with many famous Salsa Musicians including (but not limited to) Celia Cruz, La India, Tito Rojas, Raulin Rosendo, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Paquito Guzman, Tito Gomez, Luis Enrique, N’Klabe, and many others. Look for sounds of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and sounds of American Music from this band, as they encompass all walks of life, from all areas of the world.

May 28: The Magnificents

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The Magnificents Band bringing varied styles of music including Classic Soul, Beach, Motown, Top 40 and dance hits.

The Magnificents Band was formed by several students at Walter Williams High School in Burlington NC in 1964, they became one of the most sought-after R&B bands on the eastern seaboard. The Band has a wealth of live playing experience in varied styles of music including Classic Soul, Beach, Motown, Top 40 and dance hits. The band is sure to please any crowd due to their diversity of high energy music and their motivation to get people dancing.

June 4: Sensory Expressions

Sensory Expressions: . Featuring Steel Drums, Saxophone and various traditional instruments

Composed of professional musicians who know how to entertain and enlighten, Sensory Expressions features Steel Drums, Saxophone and various traditional instruments. The band is comprised of professional musicians who know how to entertain and enlighten.  Sensory Expressions bring years of experience and professionalism to entertain and liven up your event. Features: Lead Singers: Muriel Fowler & Donovan Carless… Roots reggae music is ageless and like a good wine, it gets better with time. The same can be said of Donovan Carless and his smooth vocal style. The veteran singer of the legendary Soul Syndicate Band has over thirty years of reggae music experience to his credit. Muriel Fowler is an exceptional vocalist with superior range which spans various genres. Sensory Expressions is comprised of members who have played with groups such as “Donovan and the Posse, Jam Rock, Stanley Baird, Crucial Fire, Pure Fiyah, The Wailers, Morgan Heritage and Culture among others”.

Park Reminders

Please park in Joyner Park’s designated parking lots. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and unleashed pets are prohibited at Joyner Park.

Vendors

Food and refreshments will be available at Joyner Park during the concerts. We strive to have a good variety of food vendors with diverse offerings at our Six Sundays concert series, so that everyone can find something they like to eat or drink. Check back, as vendors may change from one week to the next.

Sponsors

Six Sundays in Spring is presented by ARTS Wake Forest and the Town of Wake Forest’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department.

Weather Updates

Should there be truly inclement weather, concerts may be cancelled. Updated concert information will be available on Wake Forest TV 10, the town’s Facebook page and by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569. Smartphone users who have downloaded the Town of Wake Forest app will receive a message informing them of any schedule changes.