(Hannah Gunnell/South Indy Connect Photo) The Arena Rock Show played one of Mallow Run’s many Summer Picnic Series concerts last weekend. Several local businesses and organizations on Indy’s south side have concert series planned for the summer.
By HANNAH GUNNELL
Several southside businesses and organizations are hosting concert series throughout the summer.
Beech Grove
The Beech Grove Concert Series at Sarah T. Bolton Park (1300 Churchman) kicks off June 12 with Union Suit Rally taking the stage at 6:30 p.m., according to a flyer. Headlining that evening will be 90 Proof, who is scheduled to play at 7:30 p.m.
The Big 80’s will play June 26; Boo’s Band will play July 10; and Midtown Madmen will play July 24, all at 7 p.m. August lineup includes Living Proof at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, and A John Mellencamp Experience at 7 p.m. Aug. 21.
This series is free to attend, thanks to the following sponsors: Cintas, Hanna’s Wrecker Service, Mader Design, Beech Grove Parks Foundation, Humana, Wessler Engineering, Breathe Easy Beech Grove, MIBOR Realtor Association, and Citizens Energy Group, according to the flyer.
Greenwood
Greenwood Parks and Recreation’s Free Summer Concerts will take place at 7 p.m. at The Amphitheater in Craig Park, 10 E. Smith Valley Road, according to the department’s website.
Country Summer kicked off the series this past weekend, and eight more bands are scheduled throughout the rest of the season. Toy Factory will play June 7; Blue River Band will play June 14; The Woomblies Rock Orchestra will play June 21; Groove Smash will play July 12; Tastes Like Chicken will play July 19; Roughouse will play July 26; Zach Day Music will play Aug. 2; and The Big 80s will play Aug. 9.
Visit greenwood.in.gov for more details on what is allowed in the park.
The Summer Concert Series at the Greenwood Park Mall will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays throughout June and July, according to a flyer. Bands will play at the outdoor fountain.
The lineup includes Tastes Like Chicken on June 5; Toy Factory on June 12; Indy Annies on June 19; Blue River Band on June 26; the Big 80s on July 10; Jai Baker on July 17; and Back 2 Mac on July 24.
This series is sponsored by Ray Skillman Auto Group, Payless Liquors and Nu-Tec Roofing Contractors.
Bargersville
The Bargersville Parks and Recreation Free Concert series kicked off a couple weeks ago at Umbarger Plaza (118 Baldwin Street) and has six more evenings of music planned.
Concerts are scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Blue River will play June 5; Stella Luna and the Satellites will play June 19; Jennie DeVoe will play July 10; The Woomblies will play July 24; Roughouse will play July 31; and My Yellow Rickshaw will play Aug. 7.
Mallow Run’s 2025 Picnic Concert Series is set to run through Sept. 20, according to its website. Upcoming lineups for June include The Big 80s June 7; Living Proof June 8; Boy Band Review June 14; and The Sax Guy June 15, to name a few. Some of these events do have a cost, and tickets can be purchased on the website.
A full schedule of events is available on the winery’s website, mallowrun.com. The winery is located at 6964 West Whiteland Road, Bargersville. This series is sponsored by Ray Skillman Southside, Cardon & Associates, Duke Homes, Edwards Electrical & Mechanical, Gorman & Bunch Orthodontics, Horizon Bank, JC Fiber, Franciscan Health, Sunbelt Rentals, Steve’s Flowers & Gifts, and Greenwood City Lifestyle.
Was your organization accidentally missed? Send your concert schedule to Managing Editor Hannah Gunnell at Hannah@CommunityConnectMedia.com.
