Free Tuesday Concert Features O'Fallon Community, Jazz Band

The and the O'Fallon Jazz Band take the stage on Tuesday for a free concert.

The jazz band opens the show with hits including, Count Basie’s “One O’ Clock Jump, ” “Route 66" and “Mack the Knife Vocal" and more familiar jazz hits. 

The O’Fallon Community Concert Band will take over at 7:50 p.m. The band set list includes, “Victory at Sea,” commemorating the Battle of Midway in 1942, music from the 1997 film, Titanic, and “The Pie in the Face Polka” from the movie, The Great Race, featuring the band’s clarinet section.

The have new hours this season and are scheduled to run from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, June through August.

Residents are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the sounds of local bands this summer. According to a news release from the city, coolers are welcome but they are subject to inspection.

Concert goers can also enjoy concessions and an ADA-accessible playground,  Jammin’ is sponsored by the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department with support from local businesses.

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O'Fallon Jammin' Concert Schedule:

• July 3 No Jammin’ concert – Enjoy country music at the tonight.
• July 10 Well Hungarians: Contemporary country
• July 17 Laytham & Holmes Duo: Blues, funk, Motown, pop and soul
• July 24  Seven Bridges Road: Eagles tribute band
• July 31 O’Fallon Jazz Band and the O’Fallon Community Concert Band: Jazz, Big Band, pops, movie and show tunes, marches
• Aug. 7 Ticket to The Beatles: Beatles tribute band
• Aug. 14 Stray Bullet: Rock n' Roll
• Aug. 21 Vote for Pedro: Popular music                             

For more information, visit the city's website, call 636- 379-5614, or email mseymour@ofallon.mo.us.