“Music at Skypark”, the FREE community-wide outdoor concert series, concludes its 16th season on Saturday, Sept. 28th at Skypark in Scotts Valley.   

The opening act, on stage from 1:30 to 3, is The Inciters. The Group is Santa Cruz’s premier Northern Soul act. Fronted by three female vocalists, this 10-piece band combines English rock, Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae and New Wave. 

Headlining the concert are The Houserockers, considered one of the finest Classic Rock bands on the Central Coast.  This 10-member band, with its huge horn-driven sound, has played at Music at Skypark over ten times.  They are honored to have been named the “Best Cover Band in the Bay Area” and have won KFOX’s “Last Band Standing”. 

The all-volunteer Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley is the presenter of Music at Skypark and dedicates all profits to the music and arts programs at local public schools.  Concert profits over the years have now totaled nearly $250,000.   

“Music at Skypark has become a true community event,” according to Kiwanis member Jim Melehan.  “It’s a chance for local folks from throughout the area to gather in a nice park setting and enjoy the best outdoor music around, with lots of good friends, food and drink.  We’ve really hit our stride with families especially.”   

Folks are encouraged to come hungry, since food, wine, beer and other concessions will be available for sale.   

“I don’t want to forget to thank all our generous sponsors and vendors, and volunteers from Kiwanis, UCSC, Scotts Valley High School, and the community.  Putting on these concerts is a lot of work, but I think I speak for all Kiwanians when I say it feels good to give something back to our community and our schools,” Melehan said.  

Beth Hollenbeck, former music director of Scotts Valley Unified School District thanked Kiwanis of Scotts Valley: “Music at Skypark continues to be the main source of funding for our District’s music program. On behalf of our students, staff and administration please know how deeply grateful we are for your support of this growing program. It’s no wonder the NAMM Foundation repeatedly awards Scotts Valley the ‘Best Community for Music Education’!”