City Place launches complimentary ‘Hot Nights, Cool Grooves’ concert series

THE WOODLANDS – A new, complimentary summer concert experience – Hot Nights, Cool Grooves – takes center stage at City Place on each Saturday evening in July – July 6, 13, 20 and 27 – from 6 - 9:30 pm. These family-friendly events are open to the public and free of charge.

At these events, guests will enjoy a picturesque setting overlooking waterfront City Place Park and a lively showcase of popular regional musical artists from a variety of genres. The vibrant evenings, each featuring back-to-back sets, will also feature an assortment of pop-ups throughout the series including food trucks with items for purchase, fruit samples from The Peach Truck, beer giveaways from Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company, free candy from Sour Strips (July 6 only), and photo opportunities, plus event swag giveaways and other surprise activations.

The shows are open seating, and blankets and low-profile lawn chairs are welcome. Scheduled acts include:

• July 6 – Austin-based soul band Tomar & The FCs and Gulf Coast Fusion act Bayou City Funk
• July 13 – Houston-based norteño band Grupo Ace and Latina power trio The Tiarras
• July 20 – retro soul performer Micah Edwards and Houston legend Kam Franklin
• July 27 – high energy rock act The Turnaways and New Orleans-based pop band Sweet Crude

All concerts will take place at City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive in Spring, just west of I-45 near 99.