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Wheaton TGIF Summer Concert Series Continues with New Orleans Funk Band ‘Sol Roots’ on Friday, July 26

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District has teamed up with the iconic Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for this year’s TGIF Summer Concert Series, offering after-work celebrations on Friday evenings. The weekly series, which continues through Aug. 30, will feature bands ranging from Gordon Sterling and The People to The Nighthawks.

The concerts take place at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle.

Chuck Levin’s has carefully curated a mix of artists for the summer series. The next concert, on Friday, July 26, will feature the Sol Roots Band, which will perform a mix of raw funk, deep blues, energetic rock, greasy soul and hypnotic grooves.

“The Wheaton TGIF Summer Concert Series showcases amazing musical talent and the vibrant spirit of the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “With diverse events and unique businesses, Wheaton is a testament to our thriving, inclusive community. Come out, enjoy the music and explore all this dynamic district offers.”

The TGIF parties begin on the plaza at 6 p.m. with a happy hour DJ set followed by a live concert at 7 p.m. Beverages will be available for purchase from Twin Valley Distillers. The weekly after-party will rotate to nearby local bars from 8-9 p.m. Parking is available in the building at 2425 Reedie Dr.

The schedule for the remainder of the series:

The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District has collaborated with Chuck Levin since the district’s inception in 2016. The district has become known for its cultural diversity, including people and music, traditional art forms and culinary experiences.

Chuck Levin’s is an iconic Downtown Wheaton business that has been a staple in the DMV and the music industry. Opened in 1958 in Washington, D.C., and relocated to Wheaton in 1968, Chuck Levin’s has become a cultural landmark where musicians of all levels congregate to buy, browse and rent equipment.

The story of Chuck Levin’s includes some of the biggest names in music. It supplied D.C.’s Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, with his first Gibson guitar. Stevie Wonder has been a regular visitor. Guitar manufacturing legend Paul Reed Smith honed his skills in its repair shop. Drummer Chris Culos of the rock band O.A.R. got his start at Chuck’s after his father worked in Pro Audio for more than 30 years.

In its seventh decade, the store remains focused on the everyday player. Customers still include elementary school students picking up their first instrument, bedroom hobbyists and professional musicians.

For updated information on the concert series, click here.

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Release ID: 24-339
Media Contact: Jennifer Garfinkel 240-962-1506
Categories: Consumer