Sweet sounds of summer music continue

SAINT AUGUSTINE: The sweet sounds of summer continue as area concerts are spotlighted through Labor Day.

Music by the Sea, sponsored by the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association, continues through Sept. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. and each concert will have dinner available from a local restaurant.

The July 25 concert features Billy Buchanan and Rock & Soul Revue.  Big Island Bowls will provide the food. All concerts are free.

Aug. 1 Amy Alesia & Soul Operation plays R&B with a mix of pop. Tides Oyster Company will serve seafood selections.

Concerts in the Plaza de la Constitucion, in downtown St. Augustine, began May 31 and continue until Aug. 30. There is no charge. Those attending should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but no alcoholic beverages are allowed.  Concerts in the Plaza continue from 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday during the summer.

July 26, music will be featured by Sandals, an 8-piece dance band playing beach and Motown music. Aug. 2 The Session will be on stage with jazz featuring the Great American Songbook.

Music in the Park is presented by Anastasia State Park from 6 to 8 p.m. in the park’s beach pavilion adjacent to Island Beach Grill. There is an open jam session from 5 to 6 p.m. each time. The concert is free with park admission of $8 per vehicle with two to eight persons; and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclist.

The next Music in the Park is July 28 with Those Guys, playing Florida classic rock. Final concert in this series will be Aug. 19, with King Eddie and Pili Pili playing Caribbean beats and blues.