Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park

1st Fridays (May – August, no July concert in Graham)
Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm  
For All Ages
Cost: Free
Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253

2025 Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series Schedule 

In 2021, Graham Recreation & Parks expanded the music experience and opportunities in Graham with the Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park!

The Musical Chairs Outdoor Countywide Summer Concert Series is a great way to spend an evening in a park. This program gives talent around the local and regional area a chance to perform in a comfortable setting and allows spectators to enjoy the outdoors in a local park. Grab your lawn chair for music and fun for the whole family, but leave these at home: no smoking/vaping or alcohol is allowed. Don’t forget to check out local businesses in Graham before the show! Vendors will also be on-site with your favorite treats! 

This series was created through the efforts of the Alamance Arts as a collaboration of community concert events taking place in Alamance County: Graham, Mebane, Burlington, and Alamance Parks. 

Graham’s 2025 Band Lineup

May 2 – Otis Kings Band (blues)
June 6 – The Rusty Dusty String Band (bluegrass)
July 4 – No Concert in Graham
August 1 – The Megan Doss Band (country & variety)

2025 Food Vendor/Truck Lineup 

May 2 – TBD
June 6 – TBD
August 1 – TBD

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Inclement Weather & Concert Updates

We always try our best to have the concert at the original location, however, we may need to change over to our inclement weather plan as late as the day of the event (relocate to the Graham Recreation Center or cancel). When a decision is made, we will reach out through our social media and concert webpage. Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on additions to the event and any inclement weather updates.

Questions or Sponsorship Information? Please call Brandy McCandless, Marketing Supervisor, at (336) 513-5510.
Interested in performing? Please complete the Band Interest Form

Past Band Lineups

2024

May 3 – Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos (zydeco/blues)
June 7 – Sahara Reggae Band (reggae)
July 5 – The Phoebes Band (rock/blues/pop/country)
August 2 – Dani Kerr & the Skeleton Krew (southern rock/country/americana)

2023
May 5 – Kimber & Kompany – (R&B/Pop)
June 2 – Oscar’s Latin Band – (Latin)
July 7 – Jukebox Rehab – (Country/Pop)
August 4 – Grizzly Goat – (Americana Folk Rock)

2022
May 6 – Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos (Swamp Pop & Blues) – canceled due to tornado threat
June 3 – West End Mambo (Salsa)
July 1 – Graymatter (60’s & 70’s Acoustics)
July 29 – Rock Steady Band (Rock, Country, Blues, R&B)
August 5 – Back Porch Orchestra (Variety of Modern Music with Acoustics)

2021
June 25 – Carri and The Good Watts (soul, funk, country, & rock)