Credit: Courtesy of Jim Wadsworth Productions
Now in its fifth year, Concerts at Lake View Cemetery offers locals yet another great opportunity to catch a free concert this summer.

On Sunday, local jazz percussionist Sammy DeLeon kicks off the six-concert series that takes place on the Garfield Monument lawn. The organizers encourage fans to bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic to the events

The concerts take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Here’s the complete schedule:

June 24 (rain date July 1): Sammy DeLeon
July 8 (rain date July 15): Red Light Roxy
July 22 (rain date July 29): Blue Lunch
Aug. 5 (rain date Aug. 12): Beatnick Playboys
Aug. 19 (rain date Aug. 26): Hot Djang
Sept. 9 (rain date Sept. 16): Hubb’s Groove

This article appears in Jun 13-19, 2018.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.