Six Sundays in Spring is presented by ARTS Wake Forest and the Town of Wake Forest’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department.
The 2024 30th Anniversary series will be held on consecutive Sundays April 28 through June 2 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!
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.
2024 Concert Lineup
April 28 – Beatlesque, May 5 – Eduardo & the Paco Band,
May 12 – Soul Psychedelique Orchestra, May 19 – Marcus Anderson,
May 26 – The Magnificents, June 2 – Sensory Expressions Band
April 28: Beatlesque
Beatlesque is the most sought-after Beatles tribute in North Carolina, performing from the mountains to the coast and a few trips to the bordering states as well. The band strives to replicate the sound and look of The Beatles to the closest detail while performing music from the entire Beatles catalog, including all of the hits and deeper cuts as well. In costume and in character, the members of Beatlesque enjoy the challenge and the thrill of recreating the music that we all know and love.
May 5: Eduardo & the Paco Band
Eduardo & the Paco Band is a Spanish music and Nuevo Flamenco ensemble performing original Nuevo Flamenco compositions as well as music by Paco de Lucia, Ottmar Liebert, Isaac Albeniz, and other renowned Flamenco composers. The Band also incorporates contemporary favorites such as Led Zeppelin, Santana, the Eagles, etc., all in the Band’s signature Flamenco style. Add the passion of their talented Flamenco dancer(s) and it’s a show that cannot be missed!
May 12: Soul Psychelelique Orchestra
Soul Psychedelique Orchestra is THE East Coast Premier Party Machine! With incredibly high energy, over the top sound and lighting production, and a choreographed & costumed stage show, The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra is the perfect band for weddings, galas, festivals, corporate events, private parties and everything in between. Having performed with Disney Pop artist Hillary Duff, Slash, Lenny Kravitz, Keb Mo’, Chaka Kahn and other celebrity talent on stages and in the studio, the talented musicians of The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra promise an authentic and engaging performance for guests of all ages.
May 26: The Magnificents
The Magnificents Band with 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 2: Sensory Expressions
Sensory Expressions: . Featuring Steel Drums, Saxophone and various traditional instruments
Sensory Expressions Band is composed of professional musicians playing steel drums, saxophone, and various traditional instruments. Band leader Vaughn A. Audain also founded the Rising Stars Steel Orchestra of St. Croix, USVI. Donovan Carless and Muriel Fowler are the band’s lead singers. 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. Band members 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. ARTS Wake Forest is supported by the United Arts of Wake County and the North Carolina Arts Council.
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.
