Auburn Summer Concert Series
at the School Park Preserve
Join us for a free series of concert events for Summer 2025 in the shade of the oak trees at the School Park Preserve’s Cooper Amphitheater.
This year’s line-up will feature performances that include a variety of genres and backgrounds from Bluegrass, to World Music, to Funk and Cosmic Rock.
June 15 - Beaucoup Chapeaux
June 22 – Broken Compass Bluegrass
June 29 – Boot Juice
July 6 – Hipper Than Hip
Bring a friend, a picnic, and a low-back chair or blanket to experience live music in this unique outdoor environment under the canopy of the Preserve’s 3-acre oak woodland in the heart of Downtown Auburn.
All performances will run from 7:00-8:30 pm, are free to the public (donations encouraged), and are always family-friendly.
Beaucoup Chapeaux ~
Sunday June 15, 7:00 PM
Beaucoup Chapeaux loves Paris. And Skopje, and Athens, and Rome, Bucharest, Dublin, and many other cities and towns of the world. Together eleven years and over 700 performances, the award winning acoustic quartet (Best Live Music in Nevada City, CA) is well known for their extraordinary and eclectic repertoire and performances, as well as the sense of community they create with their audiences in each of their performances.
Broken Compass Bluegrass
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Sunday June 22, 7:00 pm
From the moment they take the stage, it's clear that Broken Compass Bluegrass is something different. Their energy is palpable as they weave intricate melodies with angelic harmonies, creating a wall of sound that transports fans to a place where tradition meets innovation. Whether you're a die-hard bluegrass aficionado or just looking for some foot-stomping fun, Broken Compass Bluegrass is sure to leave you spellbound and inspired.
Boot Juice ~
Sunday June 29, 7:00 pm
Boot Juice defies the typical assumption that a big band with horns is sticking to the well-worn path of funk and jazz. They certainly infuse those genres into the mix. More than anything though, this is an unabashed cosmic rock band intent on taking audiences into an alternate dimension of pure freedom and dance euphoria where the outside world ceases to exist. Their three-part vocal harmonies carry major impact with intoxicating doses of soul, blues and sultry appeal. The passionate musicianship and group synergy resonates in their pure sense of joy. Drawing favorable comparisons to the sound of The California Honey Drops and the spirit of the Talking Heads, you’ll have no doubt that the refreshing originality of Boot Juice always has a firm grip on the wheel.
Hipper Than Hip ~
Sunday July 6, 7:00 pm
Hipper Than Hip is a one of a kind dance band, with an amazing Horn Section, grooving to the songs made famous by great horn-based bands, such as: Earth Wind and Fire; Tower of Power; Chicago; Kool and the Gang; Stevie Wonder; Sly and the Family Stone; as well as new artists like Bruno Mars. We cover famous songs by all of your favorite funk and soul Bands. Our #1 goal is to deliver an amazing experience for our audience and when you are up on your feet dancing, singing and having a great time, we know we've done our job.
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