This week’s Concerts in the Park had a variety of genres mashed into one epic night. Soft Science was a fun, indie rock band from Sacramento. PointDexter had awesome instrumentals with an intense rhythm section, strong guitar solos and a charismatic lead singer. A highlight from their set was singer/saxophonist, Kevin Kinsella jumping off stage to play amongst the audience, exciting the crowd to cheer and dance.

Guitarist Matt Levine of Soft Science, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Bassist Mason DeMusey for Soft Science, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Vocalist Katie Haley of Soft Science, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
John Klaiber’s ceramics, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Drummer Paul Bates of PointDexter, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Dallas Joy Remington, Audience Member, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Bassist Jarom Horner of PointDexter, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Kevin Kinsella Lead Vocals/ Saxophonist of PointDexter, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Bassist Jarom Horner of PointDexter, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus

As the night went on and the cool breeze kicked in, more people poured in to watch Hans! and the HOT MESS and their groovy, funky, soul music. The crowd fed off the singer’s energy just as much as he fed off theirs. Drop Dead Red ended the night. This bluesy, soulful band with underlying classic rock influences owned the park that night with their sound, so much so that when firetrucks passed by, you could not even hear them. Funny, sassy lead singer Carly DuHain sent a strong message about loving each other despite our differences. She closed the night with the Beatles’ classic tune “With a Little Help From My Friends.” Stay tuned for next Friday’s Concerts in the Park with Some Fear None, Cemetery Sun, Sages, Heartbreak Time Machine, and DJ Oasis.

Artist Carlo Cyphers, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Kenny Buchanan, otherwise known as Kenny the Dancing Man, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Vocalist Hans Eberbach of Hans! and the HOT MESS, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Fill-in Guitarist for Hans! and the HOT MESS, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Jayme and Rebecca, Audience Members, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
uitarist of Hans! and the HOT MESS, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Artist Aliyah Sidqe, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Kimo and Art, Audience Members, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Guitarist Stephen Hendry of Drop Dead Red, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Bassist of Drop Dead Red, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Singer/Guitarist Carly DuHain of Drop Dead Red, Concerts in the Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Sacramento, CA. July 15, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus

Words and Photos: Anouk Nexus.

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