Johnny Blair Kicks Off Free Concert Series on May 15, 5:00 PM
The Friends of Buttery Brook Park will launch their Summer Concert & Cruise Night series on Friday, May 15, 2026, with Johnny Blair and his full band performing rock ‘n’ roll with a country flair from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Free concerts continue every Friday through September 11 (no concert July 3) on the new bandstand at Buttery Brook Park, 123 Willimansett Street, South Hadley. All ages are welcome.
Full Concert & Cruise Night Schedule
Concert lineup: May 15: Johnny Blair; May 22: SleeZy Top (ZZ Top tribute); May 29: 3 Speed (70s/80s rock); June 5: Wonder Yearz (60s/70s/beyond); June 12: The Willies (50s/60s/70s); June 19: Union Jack (British Invasion); June 26: Mid-Life Crisis (classic rock & blues); July 10: Next J.E.N. Band; July 17: King Kountry; July 24: Cottonwood; July 31: Lindsey LaBelle; August 7: Blue Devil; August 14: Acousticca Blues; August 21: Dr. C and the Cure Alls; August 28: Feelgood Soulful Band; September 4: The Berkshires; September 11: Full Circle.
Cruise nights run concurrently Fridays 5:00 PM to dusk, with specialty nights including GM Night (May 22), Corvette Night (June 5), Import Night (June 19), Mustang Night (July 17), and more.
Food, Beverages & Important Policies
Madd Eatz food truck will be on-site each week. The Friends of Buttery Brook Park will operate a beverage tent (beer, wine, seltzer, soda, water). Attendees may bring their own picnic dinner. No pets are allowed per park rules, and no outside alcohol is permitted. The spray park and playground will be open.
