SunTrust Concert in the Gardens

About the Event

Picnic Under The Stars - With a pinch of romance and a dash of gourmet you can pre-pick and choose from our summer concert fare menu. We’re featuring everything from simple, delicious appetizers and freshly made sandwiches to seasonal pasta dishes and sinfully delicious desserts.

2009 Line Up

Steve Earle
Friday, June 12th at 8 p.m.

The singer-songwriter, as well known for his political views as his rock and country music, is a published writer, activist and playwright. In his early career, he was seen as a savior of country music, hailed by some as the “new Bruce Springsteen.” A Virginia native, Earle dropped out of school in ninth grade to learn about the music business. Despite his early success as a songwriter, it was not until 1981 that he achieved a top-10 cut with “When You Fall in Love.” — for more.

Nanci Griffith
Friday, June 26th at 8 p.m.

Nancy Griffith possesses a powerful gift for inhabiting the songs she sings. With a career spanning three decades, the singer and songwriter has evolved into a formidable interpreter of other people’s songs as well, demonstrated on such albums as the Grammy-winning Other Voices, Other Rooms. — for more.

The Wallflowers
Friday, July 10th at 8 p.m.

Having started in 1989 in Los Angeles’ clubs, The Wallflowers developed a sound influenced by a variety of performers including the Counting Crows, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Tom Petty. Its 1996 release Bringing Down the Horse went platinum four times, and two years later the band won two Grammys , one for Best Performance by a Duo or Group for “One Headlight” and for Best Rock Song. In 1997 “One Headlight” was the number one video on VH1 and the number five on MTV. Success followed with the hit song/video “Heroes.” — for more.

Joan Baez
Wednesday, July 22nd at 8 p.m.

Joan Baez is an icon of the 1960s folk revival and an ardent advocate for peace and human rights. Early in her career she toured with the legendary Bob Dylan. A soprano known for her haunting lyrics, Baez’s influence is immeasurable. She has marched on the front line of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King Jr., inspired Vaclav Havel in the fight for Czech Republic, sang on the first Amnesty International tour and stood beside Nelson Mandela as he celebrated his 90th birthday. — for more.

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers
Friday, July 24th at 8 p.m.

Bruce Hornsby is a singer, pianist, accordionist and songwriter known for his spontaneity and originality during live performances. He draws his inspiration from different musical genres, be it jazz, classical, bluegrass, folk, Motown, rock or blues. The three-time Grammy winner has performed in memorable events such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opening concert in 1995, Farm Aid IV and VI, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, New Orleans Heritage and Jazz Festival, and Woodstock II and III. Hornsby’s voice or music can be heard in more than 100 recordings including albums by Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Shawn Colvin and Willie Nelson. — for more.

Los Lobos
Friday, August 28th at 8 p.m.

At this stage in their illustrious career, a new album by the East Los Angeles rock band Los Lobos is a highly anticipated event. Since they began as Los Lobos Del Este Los Angeles in 1973, they have evolved into a respected artistic entity searching for themes and topics that are an interpretive pulse of our times.

Using musical molds built on the blues, rockabilly, jazz, Latin and their own Mexican-American heritage, Los Lobos have never beat their fans over the head with politics or agendas. Instead, they subtly challenge them with conscience-raising songs and thought-provoking lyrics. Their latest Hollywood Records release - "The Town and The City" - certainly does that. — for more.

For complete information regarding the Concerts in the Garden series, please visit the SunTrust Concerts in the Garden website.