Rock out on Thursdays at Discovery Green at its free, family-friendly concert series, Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green presented by Capital One Bank, showcasing premier regional artists from Texas and Louisiana. The first performance will take place on September 17 with all concerts beginning at 6:30 p.m. Best of all, the concerts are free!  

More than 6,500 Houstonians came out and enjoyed the live music under the stars at the spring 2009 Thursdays Rock concert series and the fall offering of concerts is sure to delight music fans of all genres with a range of premiere performers from Texas soul to hard-charging Latin funk. Sponsors for Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green include Capital One Bank, Houston Press, 103.7 JACK FM and Saint Arnold Brewing Company. In keeping with Discovery Green’s commitment to sustainability, Saint Arnold Brewing Company encourages attendees to recycle their Saint Arnold six pack carriers during select concerts this season and double their recycling points.  Visit discoverygreen.com for specific dates, more information on this offer and other recycling events at the park.

“Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green has been well received by downtown workers and music lovers of all ages,” said Susanne Theis, programming director. “Each season we introduce new performers and take pride in offering free concerts to the many supporters of Discovery Green.”

Music fans can bring a picnic, or dine at one of the two restaurants, The Grove and The Lake House operated by Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics welcome. Food, beer, and wine are available at The Lake House. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages, please.

Download an image of the Thursdays Rock Concert Series here. See a list of all 2009 Discovery Green Special Events, Art Series, Entertainment Series, Healthy Living, and Children & Families events.

Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green presented by Capital One Bank
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space

September 17 – The Kashmere Reunion Stage Band & Joe Carmouche Salute Conrad Johnson
Legendary Conrad Johnson inspired generations of Fifth Ward funk, jazz, and soul musicians. Prof Johnson turned Kashmere High School into the MoTown of H-Town, leading a school band that swept statewide awards for two decades. Pay tribute to a Houston music legend the best way you can—by dancing all night long! Download a photo of The Kashmere Reunion Stage Band & Joe Carmouche.

September 24 – Jesse Dayton & Miss Leslie and Her Juke-Jointers
Jesse Dayton's turbo country and scorching Texas rhythms will light up the night. Jesse's turbo country is part blue-eyed soul, part howl at the moon, and all good. Miss Leslie and Her Juke-Jointers, as gritty and real as a honky tonk on a dusty country road, kick up sparks with their fiery country singing and playing. Download a photo of Jesse Dayton & Miss Leslie.

October 1 – Grupo Fantasma
Grupo Fantasma comes at you at top speed with hip-shaking, horn-blaring, mind-bending funk. This Grammy-nominated Latin orchestra's incendiary live show has burned up the stage at festivals worldwide like Bonnaroo and Coachella. Be prepared for Prince's go-to party band to rock your world. Download a photo of Grupo Fantasma.

October 8 – Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience
Grammy-winning Terrance Simien brings you Zydeco via Dylan, Marvin Gaye, and the Meters — a hypnotic blend of funk-reggae flavored- Afro-Caribbean-world music. An 8^th generation Louisiana Creole with a passion for the history of his music, Terrance has shared the stage with musicians including Paul Simon, Keith Richards, Dave Matthews Band, Stevie Wonder, Los Lobos, Art Neville, the Meters, Alan Toussaint, and Robert Palmer. Download a photo of Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience.

October 15 – Ian McLagan & the Bump Band and The Sideshow Tramps
Ian McLagan started rocking with the Faces in swinging '60s London and is still rolling as an honorary Texan today. Don't miss Mac—the quintessence of rock’n’roll—whose close friends and musical collaborators include Rod Stewart, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Lane, and many other rock superstars. The Sideshow Tramps kick off the party. Download a photo of Ian McLagan & the Bump Band.

October 22 – Blaggards and The Flying Fish Sailors
Blaggards shake, shock, and rock traditional Irish music to give it a Texas-tinged flavor all its own. Their high-flying sensibility tips its hat to The Pogues and Dropkick Murphys, ignoring stale green beer in favor of stout Irish rock. The Flying Fish Sailors add to the merry musical mayhem with their patented mix of traditional folk music and trenchant parody. Download a photo of the Blaggards and The Flying Fish Sailors.

Visit the Discovery Green Concerts Myspace site for more information about each band and to hear their music.