Guide to Outdoor Music Around Rochester

Do you like jazz? Rock? Country? Classical?

There's likely a concert for you this summer at one of many outdoor music venues around Rochester and Oakland Township. Here's a look at what's coming up and a little about each venue.

At Rochester Municipal Park

is in its 31st season and takes place in the Kiwanis pavilion in the park. The concert series is sponsored by the Rochester Kiwanis and is free. Guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs; pizza, popcorn, ice cream and beverages are for sale.

At The Village of Rochester Hills

The village's replaces its summer music series. Musical performances will be near the gazebo in the courtyard at the center of the outdoor shopping center.

At Stony Creek Metropark

Concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. at Eastwood Beach near Rochester and Washington Township. Bring blankets or a chair; picnic baskets are allowed (but no glass containers). Food is available in the park's concession area. Concerts are free but a vehicle entry permit is required ($5 daily or $25 annual; $15 for 62 and older).

At Meadow Brook Hall

The destination will host Jazz in the Garden with hors d' oeuvres (cash bar) and a tour of the main floor of the hall. Cost is $30.

At Meadow Brook Music Festival

A variety of concerts are planned for the concert pavilion on the Oakland University campus; ticket prices vary. There are general admission lawn seats available (bring your own blanket or low chairs). Visit www.PalaceNet.com for ticket information.

At Cranberry Lake Park

The Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings Woodwind Quintet will be performing at as part of Oakland Township's concert series. The rain-out location for the concert is .

Upcoming concerts:

• Tuesday, July 12: Weird Al Yankovic, 8 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Thursday, July 14: Steve Vaglia, world classic classical pianist, 7:30 p.m. Rochester Municipal Park.
  
  
• Sunday, July 17: Goo Goo Dolls with Michelle Branch and Parachute, 7:30 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Thursday, July 21: Leo Creek, old-time Rock and Roll featuring Drew Abbot, the former guitarist from the Bob Seger Silver Bullet Band, 7:30 p.m. Rochester Municipal Park.
  
  
• Thursday, July 21: George "Sax" Benson, 7 p.m. Meadow Brook Hall.
  
  
• Friday, July 22: Air Margaritaville, playing Jimmy Buffet songs, 7:30 p.m. Stony Creek Metropark.
  
  
• Friday, July 22: Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings Woodwind Quintet, 7 p.m. at Cranberry Lake Park.
  
  
• Saturday, July 23: Kincer & Karam, 5:30-8 p.m. at The Village of Rochester Hills.
  
  
• Saturday, July 23: O.A.R. with SOJA, 7:30 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Thursday, July 28:  Swing Shift Orchestra, 17-piece band plays something for everyone from the big band sound to modern pop. 7:30 p.m. Rochester Municipal Park.
  
  
• Friday, July 29: Intrigue, playing top 40 and a variety of music, 7:30 p.m. Stony Creek Metropark.
  
  
• Saturday, July 30: 6 Finger Lefty, 6-8 p.m. at The Village of Rochester Hills.
  
  
• Saturday, August 6: School of Rock, 6-8 p.m. at The Village of Rochester Hills.
  
  
• Sunday, August 7: Bob Dylan, 7:30 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Thursday, August 11: Chris Isaak, 8 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Friday, August 12: Los Lonely Boys and Los Lobos, 8 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Saturday, August 13: Pete McCauley, 5-8 p.m. at The Village of Rochester Hills.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 17: My Morning Jacket wsg Neko Case, 7 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Wednesday, August 18: Oakland University Jazz Quartet, 7 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall.
  
  
• Friday, August 19: Return to Forever IV with Zappa plays Zappa, 7:30 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Saturday, August 20: School of Rock, 5-8 p.m. at The Village of Rochester Hills.
  
  
• Sunday, August 21: George Thorogood and The Destroyers, 8 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.
  
  
• Saturday, August 27: Jennifer Kincer & Friends, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Village of Rochester Hills.
  
  
• Saturday, August 27: GetBack! Cast of Beatlemania, 7:30 p.m. Meadow Brook Music Festival.