Sponsors needed for concert series

GARDNERVILLE, Nev.

Staff Reports

The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department kicks off its 13th year of the Family Summer Concert Series at Minden Park on May 29. Last year's community events, drew large crowds from Douglas County.

The support of sponsors from the community is necessary to present the popular series free of charge. The recreation department received donations from GE Energy and the Carson Valley Inn, who will be the overall concert series presenting and co-sponsors. The department is still in need of community financial support through co-sponsorship program advertisements.

Sponsorship donations go toward the cost of promotion, talent, sound and staffing. For information about becoming a concert sponsor, contact Sheryl Christian at 782-9828 or schristian@co.douglas.nv.us

Concert lineup:

May 29 Jeff Jones Band

The Jeff Jones Band is known for Southern rock roots, slide guitar, vintage keyboards, funky beats.

June 26 Shane Dwight

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Shane Dwight fronts the West Coast blues Shane Dwight Band. The band has appeared at the Monterey Blues Festival, Reno Blues & Brews Festival, Portland Oregon Waterfront Blues Festival and San Francisco Jazz Festival.

July 17 Rick Hays & American Steel

Rick Hayes & American Steel's CD, "Who's Your Cowboy Now?" features country music with Nevadatude.

Aug. 7 Savannah Blue, A Southern Rock Revue

The six-piece Northern California band pays tribute to the music of Lynard Skynard, the Allman Brothers, the Outlaws, Marshall Tucker Band.

Aug. 28 Caravanserai: The legendary music of Santana

The San Jose-based Santana tribute band re-creates the sounds of Carlos Santana.