Each year on July and August Sunday evenings, our more southerly Bluebird Park comes alive with live music that varies from Grateful Dead tribute bands to great rock and roll, Reggae and jazz.

Although most locals are very familiar with Bluebird Park, newcomers and visitors might not know it even exists. This is such a lovely park. Unlike the gorgeous ocean setting of the Heisler Park concert series in May, Bluebird Park is more like sitting in a meadow clearing amidst towering trees. It’s quite serene and lovely. The music, though, is far from serene. This is a fun, rocking evening no matter who’s on stage.

Pack up your chairs and picnic blankets (no placement before 3:00 p.m. please) and tote in a picnic basket with all your favorites. It’s a great friendly crowd of locals and visitors alike, and a perfect way to end a weekend and begin the week ahead.

On Sunday, July 29th, it’s the Lost Beach Band. Yet another new selection for Bluebird, this is a great indie rock group with a sound that reminds me of a mix between U2 and … hmm … maybe Collective Soul. A little sassy, woozy and super talented, lead singer Jonny Perdue is a Texas native who discovered Cali beaches and decided to never leave. They released their first EP last year, and it’s been climbing the charts with alacrity.

Bluebird Park is located on Cress Street between Temple Terrace and Bluebird Canyon Drive.