MORROW COUNTY — Music in the Parks is cranking up its free 10-week summer concert series in North Morrow County.

The 2024 season begins June 17 and runs each Monday at 7 p.m. through Aug. 19. The venue alternates weekly at the marina parks in Boardman, 1 NE Marine Drive, and Irrigon, 430 NE Eighth St. In case of inclement weather, the shows will be held at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman and Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music. The lineup features a variety of genres:

June 17: Brass Fire Band (Boardman)

Featuring performers from throughout the region, the group sizzles with saxophones, trumpets and a trombone player as well as bass, guitar and drums. They gotcha covered with funk, jazz, rock, soul and blues.

June 24: Shamrock & Sage (Irrigon)

Formed as a pop-up band in 2019, the eastern Washington performers share a love of music and Irish whiskey. Their repertoire includes traditional Irish tunes, ballads and drinking songs from Ireland and beyond.

July 1: Bram Brata (Boardman)

Senior performers from the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association, they play Caribbean, jazz, classical and other popular music. Their moniker, from Trinidadian slang, means “an unexpected party.” Dancing and toe-tapping is welcome.

July 8: Calico Bones (Irrigon)

With years of piano lessons and opera training, Madison and Mckenzie Lindsey formed as a duo in 2016. The sisters present tight harmonies and rhythmic instrumentals while performing folk originals and cover songs from multiple eras.

July 15: Blue Mountain Spanish Sound (Boardman)

Jesse Campos and Lance Smith play original classical guitar music with Latin influences. Referring to their strumming finesse, Jason Valentine, of “Good Morning Northwest,” said the guitar duo has the “fastest fingers in the Northwest.”

July 22: SwingShift (Irrigon)

Bring your dancing shoes. Performing since 1983, this seasoned group of musicians is said to be one of eastern Washington’s favorite dance bands. they are popular with Tri-Cities area Eagles Lodges.

July 29: The Boarding House (Boardman)

Featuring the next generation of Eastern Oregon’s The Irish Singers, Jeremiah Doherty and his cousins, Nick and Pat Doherty, joined forces in mid-2023. Adding to the mix are singers and musicians from the Great Pacific’s weekly bluegrass jam sessions.

Aug. 5: Stone Country (Irrigon)

It’s time to put on your cowboy boots and kick up your heels. The Tri-Cities band plays various country tunes and always draws a crowd at the Pendleton Eagles Lodge.

Aug. 12: Calico Bones (Boardman)

See July 8.

Aug. 19: One Trick Pony (Irrigon)

Michael Trew presents a tribute to Paul Simon’s solo hits as well as folk duo Simon & Garfunkel. The Seattle musician is known for leading spirited singalongs and sharing humorous and insightful stories about some of the tunes.