Americana In The Park Concerts Start Sept. 4 In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA — Grab a picnic blanket and get ready to bring the whole family over to Gandara Park for a free concert series in Santa Monica this fall.

Starting Sept. 4, local bands will take Santa Monica locals through "the arc of Americana music from its roots to modern forms," according to the city of Santa Monica. The second annual Americana in the Park series is a partnership between the city and McCabe's Guitar shop, which will also offer a pop-up guitar shop.

Food trucks will stop at the park for the events, but residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

The concerts will last from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Sunday between Sept. 4 and Sept 25.

Check out the full lineup:

• Sept. 4: Singer-songwriter and poet Tina Orduno will open for nine-time world champion Native hoop dancer Eric Hernandez followed by kora player Prince Diabaté and Friends. Food trucks: Gostosas Thrill from Brazil, Dulce Europa Shave Ice, The Tropic Truck.
• Sept. 11: McCabe's Guitar Shop teachers and staff in McCabe's Hootenanny Collective will open for bluegrass group AJ Lee and Blue Summit. Food Trucks: Stout Burger, Middle Feast, Drizzle Funnel Cakes & Ice Cream.
• Sept. 18: Fold children's music group Earthworm Ensemble will open for local alternative country, Americana and folk rock band I See Hawks in L.A. Food trucks: Locke Down BBQ, Bollywood Kitchen, Creamy Boyz Ice Cream.
• Sept. 25: Soul and jazz group Jacob G. and the Score will open for Chicano soul music artist Little Willie G. Food trucks: Gostosas Thrill From Brazil, Locke Down BBQ, Drizzle Funnel Cakes & Ice Cream.

Granada Park is located at 1819 Stewart St. For more information, visit the city's website.