Frisco Grooves concert series returns in June 2007
May 10, 2007
For information contact: Alison Bradley, 972-335-1900

In the same spirit as the independent, Texas-owned bank, The American Bank of Texas, has taken the lead to bring authentic, family entertainment to Frisco through the 2nd Annual Frisco Grooves concert series. The series is made possible in part by Baylor Medical Center at Frisco, the Frisco Parks & Recreation Department, the City of Frisco and Embassy Suites Frisco.

Each Friday night in June at 7:30 p.m., a leading Texas artist will provide a live concert. Each concert takes place at Warren Sports Complex located at 7599 El Dorado in Frisco. All concerts are open to the public. Wagons and picnics are welcome. Bare feet, dancing as well as kids rolling around in the grass are encouraged. Concessions and CD sales will be available on site. Parking is available throughout the park and overflow parking is across the street at St. Francis Catholic Church. For more information, please visit friscogrooves.org and ABTexas.com.

CONCERT SCHEDULE:

Friday, June 1, 2007
Beatlegras: A collection of three very different musicians creating a new sound from the music of The Beatles. Infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist.
Website: beatlegras.com

Friday, June 8, 2007
Jon dee Graham: Voted "Musician of the Year" at the Austin Music Awards at the 2006 SXSW. His sound has been described as "unvarnished, raw and gritty.".
Website: jondeegraham.com

June 15, 2007
Thomas Braxton: One of the nation's hottest contemporary jazz artists who blends elements of jazz, Latin, funk, and R&B in his original compositions.
Website: tombraxton.com

June 22, 2007
Guy Forsyth: "American Music" featuring all styles including blues, jazz, reggae, funk and folk. Forsyth sings about a range of topics and his forte is making it all sound and feel not only natural but also disarming and oddly optimistic.
Website: guyforsyth.com

June 29, 2007
The Resentments: Known for their "fun rave-ups, pointed commentary, and assured best jam session of four outstanding artists."
Website: theresentments.com