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SUMMER SOUNDS 6-8 p.m.

Presented by Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way, Kent WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 - AUGUST 5

JULY 8 JULY 15 JULY 22
DARREN NITE WAVE ONCORE
MOTAMEDY 80’S NITE FEATURING
THE
PLATINUM
HORNS
Description Saxophonist Darren Motamedy has Nite Wave is a high-energy band passionate This top 40/Pop/R&B cover band keeps the party
released 15 Smooth Jazz albums since 1989. His about 80's New Wave. Handpicked by Billy going nonstop. Together for 18 years, the band
newest album, Grateful, was released in March 2023. Idol to open on tour, they’ve also shared the features musicians who have performed with artists
His music has been played nationally, and two of his stage with Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s, Clive such as Prince, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Gladys
albums were named “Jazz Album of the Year” in 1999 Farrington of When in Rome, and multi- Knight, and The Rolling Stones. Oncore performs
and 2009. A native of Kent, Darren returns from his platinum artist Tiffany. Their music spans Prince, 100% live with no backing tracks and is known for
home in Las Vegas to perform for his local fan base. Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, INXS, and more. their dynamic ability to read and play to the crowd.
JULY 29 AUGUST 5
SLIM SCHOOL OF
WIZZY ROCK KENT

Slim Wizzy is the Northwest’s premier Country, Rock, School of Rock Kent focuses on performance-
and Blues band, featuring a wide variety of material based music education. Students perform
from classic rock to blues to country. music from over 70 years of rock and roll,
blues, jazz, alternative, and indie bands. Their
philosophy is to put on performances to teach
music, rather than teaching music just to put on
performances.

MUSIC IN THE MEADOW 6:30-8 p.m.

Presented by Kent Parks, Morrill Meadows Park,10600 SE 248th Street THURSDAYS, JULY 9 - AUGUST 13

JULY 9 JULY 23 AUGUST 6
TAKEN PAPERBACK HELL’S BELLES:
BY THE WRITER WORLD
SKY FAMOUS ALL-
FEMALE AC/DC
TRIBUTE BAND
Step back in time and experience the thrill of This Beatles Experience takes audiences on a trip Endorsed by Angus Young himself, Hell’s Belles are
Fleetwood Mac. This six-piece band captures through the musical years of the world’s most committed, ferocious, meticulous women of rock.
audiences with their authentic performance of the popular rock group of all time! Hear the hits from the They deliver authentic, pitch-perfect AC/DC with
iconic band at the height of their career, including Ed Sullivan Show through the colorful Sgt. Pepper’s highly charged vigor all over the world.
gorgeous harmonies, unmistakable musicianship, years and on to the roof tops of Let It Be performed
and captivating stage presence. with "spot on" vocal, look, and sound alike ability.

JULY 16 JULY 30 AUGUST 13
CODE THE WEST THE
BEEBE & THE COAST SCRUNCHIES
CROOKS FEED

This Northwest Country staple has been The West Coast Feed delivers an electrifying soul The Scrunchies are a TOTALLY RAD Seattle-
around the block a time or two, touring revival sound that is something to experience! based 80's cover band bringing awesome
through 30 US states and 7 European The group brings an arsenal of talent to the stage, dance hits and party favorites from the most
countries. They are known for their progressive including award-winning and charismatic frontman, EXCELLENT decade... directly to YOU! They can't
rock take on country music. Jesse Butterworth, a Grammy Award-winning rhythm wait to cut Footloose and Rock N Roll All Nite
section, a blazing brass section, and dueling electric with you!
guitars. Their shows combine both catchy originals and
popular cover songs to create a full-on dance frenzy.
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