The final Thursday evening performance in the Music in the Park summer concert series occurs this week with a 6 p.m. performance by The Nettles at Philomath City Park.
The free concerts are staged in the Randy Kugler Community Hall and gazebo area. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. The Lions Club is typically on site for concessions at the Thursday concerts.
The Nettles play improvisational music based on traditional tunes with a blend of traditional Irish and American music.
According to the group’s website: “Playing hard, they’re a Celtic jam band that makes audiences move and groove. Playing soft, they’re a lyrical folk jazz group.”
Based out of Corvallis, the band features Laura Brophy (fiddle), Kevin Nettle (guitar), Michael Proctor (bass) and Tracy Daugherty (drums).
Music in the Park will have one more event before the 2024 run ends with a Sunday, Aug. 25 concert featuring Family Tradition.