Country singer Zac Grooms will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. on June 26 at the Boardman Marina Park.
Grooms has been writing and performing country music in the Northwest as a solo artist and band frontman for over 15 years. He has had a hand in writing nearly 40 songs including, “If I Had My Way” which went all the way to #1 on the Independent charts in 1999. Since recording his first single at age 14, he has won several awards, has shared the stage with various country legends, and has appeared on numerous radio shows. He continues to be highly recognized in the Columbia River Gorge music community.
The Music in the Parks concert series is held each summer alternating between Boardman and Irrigon Marina Parks. The concerts are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m. on Mondays through Aug. 14. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Judy’s Chuck Wagon. The Music in the Parks series is funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District and Portland General Electric and sponsored by the North Morrow Community Foundation.
Additional dates and performers during the season include singing duo 98% Angels on July 3rd in Irrigon; Jamie Nasario and Luke Basile in Boardman on July 10th; Melissa Cunnington in Irrigon on July 17th; Dallin Puzey in Boardman on July 24th; on July 31st in Irrigon are the Buttercreek Boys; guitar duo Blue Mt. Spanish Sound in Boardman on August 7th and in Irrigon on August 14th is the band Cruise Control. In the event of inclement weather, Boardman performances will be held at the SAGE Center and Irrigon performances will be held at the Irrigon Senior Center.
For more information about the Music in the Parks concert series, contact Tami at 541-571-0844.
