Weekly concert series at McCandless Crossing expands to 2 nights, new canopy tent installed for shows

The free summer concert series at the McCandless Crossing shopping center has been expanded to two nights a week this year and a new canopy tent is being erected to provide shade and allow shows to go on rain or shine.

Concerts are held at the shopping center’s Town Green from 6 to 8 p.m.

More than 30 regional artists, bands and musicians are scheduled to perform through Sept. 23.

“We’re excited to grow our summer concert schedule,” said Kevin Dougherty, president of the AdVenture Development, which operates the shopping center.

“We appreciate the community’ssupport of local musical talent, and this year we look forward to offering a wide range of musical genres — from rock and country to polka and jazz.”

Guests should bring their own chairs and blankets.

McCandless Crossing is located along McKnight Road at Duncan Avenue in McCandless.

Following are the scheduled artists and the dates on which they will perform:

• Paul Mac N’At: June 17, Aug. 2

• Michael Lindner: June 21, Aug. 12

• Endeavor: June 24, Aug. 16

• Brian Belonzi: June 28, Aug. 30

• Reggie Watkins Trio: July 1

• Rick & Tony: July 5, Aug.23

• The Joe and Jackie Show: July 8

• Eclectic Acoustics: July 12

• 7 Degrees Brass Band: July 15

• Abby Abbondanza: July 19, Sept. 23

• Right Turn Clyde: July 22

• Jake Rubenstein: July 26, Sept. 2

• The Rust Project: July 29

• Major Morgan: Aug. 9

• Shelly Duff & Craig “Izzy” Arlet: Aug. 15

•“Bucky” Blauch: Aug. 19

• Steeltown Horns: Aug. 26

• Ronnie Slam: Sept. 6

• Rock Jazz: Sept. 9

• Blended Reality Band: Sept. 13

• The Boss Stingrays: Sept. 16

• Antoinette Jazz Duo: Sept. 20