Head out to Discovery Green for Thursday Concerts on the Green Presented by Capital One Bank
Thursday Concerts on the Green feature free, fun, family-friendly shows weekly from September 4 to November 20, 2008. Free street parking begins at 6 pm and all concerts start promptly at 6:30 pm. Picnics and blankets for lawn seating recommended. Concessions available.
Thursday, November 20 KPFT Presents Wazobia Formed in 1984 by Dr. King Cobra, this unique reggae/world beat band is renowned throughout the Southwest.
Previous concerts from this seaon!
Thursday, September 4 The Iguanas A swamp pop party everyone will enjoy.The Iguanas rollicking performances showcase a potent blend of blues, Cajun/Zydeco, classic soul, and Tex-Mex rock and roll. This show will be full of songs from their upcoming release on Yep Roc Records. Houston songstress Lise Liddell opens the show.
Thursday, September 11 Real Guitar Heroes Starring Texas Johnny Brown and I.J. Gosey Put down the video games and come see real guitar heroes in action! Texas Johnny Brown and I. J. Gosey showcase the guitar traditions they pioneered in the 1950s as Duke/Peacock session players.The concert honors the legacy of Rory Miggins and Local Charm.
Thursday, September 18 KPFT Presents Jambolism A sudden mind blowing event involving horns. Brace yourself for the brass, lose yourself in the textures and find yourself in the rhythms of Jambolism.
Thursday, September 25 The Gourds The Gourds bring their “kaleidoscopic-country sound” back to Discovery Green for a party that the whole family will enjoy.
Thursday, October 2 Disco Expressions Get Down Tonight at DISCO-very Green!Bust out your favorite 70s clothes and compete to win the best dressed competition! Light Rock Express opens the show!
Thursday, October 9 Big Sam's Funky Nation Charismatic and engaging, Big Sam, former Dirty Dozen Brass Band trombonist, leads his Funky Nation through feel good jams with a blaring brass section and super tight grooves.
Thursday, October 16 The Suspects Houston’s ska kings are back in action with a horn driven, dance party for the entire family. SkyBlue 72 opens the show! Thursday, October 23 Paul Minor and The Texas Tycoons Lone Star classics form the biggest band of in-demand Texas musicians.
Thursday, October 30 SKYROCKET! Austin All-Stars put on a concert chock full of hits from the 1970s and 1980s.SKYROCKET! features four dynamic lead vocalists including Houston’s own Trish and Darrin Murphy and Johnny Goudie.
Thursday, November 6 Randy Weeks Smart, witty, rocking singer-songwriter
