2026 Summer Concert Series

Lower Bayside Park (Beachside)


All Concerts begin at 6:30 pm 

RAIN LOCATION: 
COLCHESTER RECREATION CENTER
80 DICK MAZZA DRIVE

Admission is FREE

Parking available at Bayside Park

Join us for Colchester's summertime tradition.  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic dinner to Lower Bayside Park for our summer concert series on Thursday evenings.  Enjoy great music with the beauty of Malletts Bay as your backdrop!

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CarolAnne

JULY 9: CAROL ANN JONES & THE SUPERCHARGERS

The Superchargers are regional greats: Andre Maquera on lead-guitar and backing vocals; Will Patton on mandolin, steel guitar, bass and backing vocals; Gary “Spud” Spaulding on drums & percussion; Trever Contois on bass and Carol Ann Jones on lead vocal and acoustic guitar. This band’s fresh take on rockabilly, country, rock & roll, bluegrass and contemporary music has something for everyone! Engaging and electric, come see what the talk is all about! www.carolannjonesmusic.com

July 9 Food Vendor: Maharaja Spice

JULY 16: MCMAPLE 

McMaple, a Vermont-based cover band, plays songs you forgot you knew! They play an eclectic array of music from classic rock, to pop, and alternative. Their setlist changes just enough to keep the audience guessing. They aim to keep toes tapping and have everyone singing and dancing along! The name “McMaple” is a combination of McCaffrey (Cait and Liam) and Maple (Brian). One night a few years ago, Brian and Cait were out supporting local bands when someone jokingly said, “ the McMaples are here!” and it stuck.




McMaple
SatinSteel

JULY 23: SATIN & STEEL 

Originally formed in 1971, the group evolved into a traveling club group that toured New England for several years and then lay dormant until 1995, when five of the original members decided to “get the band back together”! Since then, they have performed regularly, covering great horn bands including Tower of Power, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire and other horn-focused music from Santana, the Beatles, Motown, and more, as well as a number of powerful originals. A huge sound with 4-part harmonies and a 5-piece horn section on a foundation of guitar, bass, drums and keyboards, Satin & Steel is the kind of band you rarely see around anymore. 

July 23 Food Vendor: Maharaja Spice

JULY 30: INCAHOOTS

InCahoots is based out of Plattsburgh, New York and has been providing their audiences with a fresh new look at an American tradition, Entertainment with a smile. A four piece band consisting of John Geno - Fiddle, Guitar, Sax, Keys and Vocals; Kevin Connelly - Guitar, Keys, Harmonica and Vocals, David Long - Drums and Vocals and Ryan Finney – Bass. Playing genres of music from Charlie Daniels to AC/DC and everything in-between, InCahoots entertains with airtight harmonies, instrumentation and a beat you can really stomp your feet to. 


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AUGUST 6: BUCK HOLLER BAND

Artists & styles that will surprise and please, from the soulful refrains of Tom Waits, to the Mississippi Delta sounds and jump blues from Muddy Waters & Louis Jordan, classic country from Johnny Cash & Ray Price, musical poetry of Bob Dylan, foot-stompin’ rockabilly from Asleep at the Wheel, Celtic melodies, sea shanties, zany originals & more.

August 6 Food Vendor: Maharaja Spice

 FALL CONCERT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Colchester Recreation Center

SEPTEMBER 18: DEVON MCGARRY BAND

Comprised of four seasoned musicians with common ambitions, The Devon McGarry Band presents an original music endeavor that can’t be ignored. In the ever-changing world of rock music, they seek to be refreshing yet accessible. The music is rooted in McGarry’s heartfelt lyrics and rhythms, but has been sculpted by his bandmates into a movement of sound. For nearly every catchy hook, Jeff Messina (lead guitar) offers up a blistering guitar solo to follow. Mitch Terricciano (bass guitar) and Rich Armstrong (drums) lock in to provide dynamic rhythms and uplifting grooves. Some songs hearken back to the 90’s alternative scene, while others break the mold and blend genres.

Devon McGarry Band