Concerts in the Park Series 2022

Concerts in the Park Series

Join Camas Parks and Recreation as we toe tap our way into our 28th year of offering free concerts in the park. Bring your favorite picnic dinner to enjoy in the park. All concerts will be held in July, rain or shine, so come prepared!

Location: Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave. in Camas

No alcohol or animals are allowed in the park.

Fee: FREE

Day: Thursdays - Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Age: All

Thank you to our sponsors: Riverview Community Bank, Camas Parks Foundation

CJ Mickens - July 7 (Pop/Urban Contemporary)

CJ Mickens had the opportunity to appear on Season 2 of American Idol (2002), followed by 'Showtime at the Apollo' in 2004. Since then CJ Mickens has taken the opportunity of redirecting his gift in singing to reaching out and inspiring others. In 2012 he was announced the winner of Portland Idol, starred in his own show Sunday Night Soul and won a national award with his acappella group Rezonate at the Pacific Northwest Harmony Sweepstakes. He currently performs with his own band as well as a popular featured vocalist with top groups in the Northwest, such as Patrick Lamb and the Hit Factory and Blue Wave. https://www.cjmickens.com/

Louis “King Louis” Pain - July 14 (Soul-Jazz and Groove)

The 4 Kings is a soulful, entertaining all-star quartet consisting of organist Louis “King Louis” Pain, vocalist Sean Holmes, saxophonist Renato Caranto, and drummer Edwin Coleman III. Pain and Caranto are Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees who have played thousands of gigs together with various bands. Separately, Pain toured & recorded with the late NW blues legends Paul deLay and Linda Hornbuckle, and Caranto toured & recorded with Grammy-winners Esperanza Spalding and Merle Haggard. Holmes and Coleman have played with popular NW bands Soul Vaccination, 5 Guys Named Moe, and more. When all four of these “kings” get together, the musical fun & spontaneity are off the charts! https://louispain.com/

Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes - July 21 (Blues)

Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes have become a fan favorite in the Northwest and beyond. In August 2013, Kevin was nominated for a Blues Blast Award, and the band was inducted into the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame in 2012 for Traditional Blues Act. In addition, Kevin was inducted into the CBA Hall of Fame for Electric Guitar in 2014 . They’ve won 20 prestigious Muddy Awards from the CBA for Traditional Blues Act of The Year (2010-2014), Contemporary Blues Act of The Year (2009, 2013, 2015), Performance of the Year (2012, 2013, 2016), Electric Guitar (2012-2014), Drums (2011-2014), NW Recording of The Year (2013), and National Recording of The Year (2013). Kevin and his band continue to electrify audiences due to his unique gift for communicating, through guitar and the complex range of moods revealed only by blues. http://kevinselfe.com/

Shades of Huey - July 28 (Huey Lewis Cover Songs)

Shades of Huey is the Pacific Northwest’s premiere tribute to Huey Lewis & The News, featuring Portland R&B vocalist Jeff Beatty. Beatty and band leader Brian Pelky have a long history of playing together, having been longtime members of Portland’s 5 Guys Named Moe. Saxophonist/Harmonica player Steve Snyder is an Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee. Shades of Huey delivers an outstanding and authentic rendition of a high-energy Huey Lewis concert, performing two decades of hits including Heart of Rock & Roll, Power of Love, I Want a New Drug, Hip to Be Square and many more. This group of NW veteran musicians features a powerhouse horn section and all the elements of a great Huey Lewis & The News show. Go “back in time” to experience a spot-on tribute to Huey Lewis & The News with Shades of Huey! https://www.facebook.com/Shades-Of-Huey-411939382719957/

Volunteering for Special Events

It takes a great team to put on several of our fun and entertaining special events. We can’t run these events without the support of our community volunteers. In 2019, volunteers contributed over 3,200 hours to our events and programs. You could be part of this team! If you are interested in volunteering with Camas Parks & Recreation, please click here: PARKS & RECREATION VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY STATUS: Accepting Volunteers for Spring 2022 Events

Sponsoring Special Events

Many of our events are supported with financial and in-kind donations by a variety of our local and regional businesses and organizations. Our sponsors are an integral piece to the success of our events and to the long-running history of keeping our events free for our community.

If you are interested in sponsoring any of our events or learning more about those events or the community they serve, please click on the link here: EVENT SPONSORSHIP or contact Krista Bashaw at kbashaw@cityofcamas.us or 360-817-7991.