GECU presents Music Under the Stars continues this Sunday
One of El Paso’s favorite – and free – musical traditions is starting up in early June.
The GECU presents Music Under the Stars has announced its lineup for this summer.
“The city and its partners have assembled a diverse line-up of music from around the Southwest and around the country for the 32nd Season of GECU presents Music Under the Starts and the 6th season of Dancing in the City,” said Ben Fyffe, deputy director of the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department. “These two events have become summertime staples which we are proud to continue as part of the city’s commitment to enhancing El Paso’s quality of life.”
Music Under the Stars will have a shorter season going forward.
“MCAD has been evaluating previous attendance numbers and despite increased marketing efforts, MUTS attendance has continued to decline significantly since 2011 when the alcohol ban was enforced by the National Park Service,” City officials told ABC-7 in an email. “The attendance increased in 2012 but has steadily declined since. The upcoming season and future seasons will continue to be focused on increasing per concert attendance while showcasing quality local and recognizable national talent and keeping city resources (budget) in mind.”
Music Under the Stars will be from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Sunday from June 7-July 26, except for July 4, which will be a Saturday concert that starts a half hour earlier. The concert series will be held at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 San Marcial Street
Music Under the Stars Lineup
Sunday, June 7 Pachukiza Cumbia Fusion El Paso 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 Dirty River Boys Country Austin 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 Como La Flor Selena tribute El Centro, Calif. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 28 911-In-Effect Funk Variety El Paso 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 4 El Paso Wind Symphony Fireworks/Patriotic El Paso 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 12 Vertical Horizon Alternative Rock Los Angeles 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 19 Dos Santos Anti Beat Orquestra Latin Fusion Sound Bend, Ind. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26 Zulema Villela y su Mariachi Cuahutemoc Noche Ranchera El Paso 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
What Can’t Be Brought To Music Under The Stars
No pets
No glass containers
No outside alcohol permitted
Alcohol sold on site
For updated information on Music Under the Stars, including schedule changes due to weather, follow Music Under the Stars on Facebook.
The Dancing in the City lineup also was announced Wednesday.
Dancing in the City takes place on Saturdays at the Convention Center Plaza, One Civic Center Plaza in Downtown El Paso. Admission is free.
It starts with a dance lesson from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the concert from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dancing in the City Lineup
DATE
ACT
GENRE
FROM
Saturday, June 6
Los Chamukos
Cumbia
El Paso
Saturday, June 13
Texas Gypsies
Swing
Allen, Texas
Saturday, June 20
Abe Mac Band
Country
El Paso
Saturday, July 11
Everyday People
Funk
El Paso
Saturday, July 18
Son Monarcas
Cumbia
Chicago
Saturday, July 25
En-Joy
Salsa
Albuquerque
For updated information on Dancing in the City, including schedule changes due to weather, followMCADon Facebook.
