Amped in the Park – Color Burst Park

Turn up the volume and kick back at AMPED in the Park, Howard Hughes Communities’ free outdoor concert series in Color Burst Park. Gather your crew, grab a bite and a drink from one of Merriweather District’s amazing restaurants, and unwind with great tunes under the evening sky. Stop by the Merriweather District guest services tent for giveaways, information, and more. All activities and giveaways are available while supplies last. This season’s lineup includes: June 4: Kick off the season with a one-night-only album release show from six-time Grammy nominee Lakecia Benjamin, an alto saxophonist, MC, and bandleader known for her captivating live performances. Her latest album, We Dream, will be released on June 5. June 18: A self-taught singer/songwriter, Marielle Kraft, writes the kind of indie pop that feels like a late-night FaceTime with your best friend – honest, infectious, and deeply relatable. She has built a reputation for transforming personal moments into striking, universally resonant songs. July 9: A true genre-bender, Raul Midón is a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and guitarist renowned for his seamless fusion of jazz, soul, Latin, and folk into a sound entirely its own. July 23: Tabitha Meeks’ feel good throwback music will make you bop your head, tap your toes and feel empowered all at once. Her piano solos and live shows are unmatched in fun vintage energy, and her catchy light-hearted songs will be stuck in your head for days. August 6: Saxophonist and woodwind artist Brent Birckhead captivates audiences with his blend of jazz tradition with a fresh contemporary edge. August 20: Close out summer with LADAMA, a powerhouse ensemble of women musicians from across the Americas fusing traditional roots music with infectious pop energy. With rhythm and percussion driving their original compositions sung in Spanish, Portuguese and English they combine disparate, traditional roots music with pop. Amped in the Park is sponsored by the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center.