Salem, Oregon
Home MenuJoin us for two FREE Concerts in the Park.
Let the stars be your ceiling and the music be your guide. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and community.
6:30 p.m.
July 31 and August 28
Riverfront Park
Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater
July 31– Headliner
The Druthers
The Druthers make heart-sweeping folk / pop with his and hers harmony.
The magnetic Portland, OR six-piece is defined by the unmistakable voices of their two lead singers: the open, weathered rasp that is his (Kirk Duncan) and the whisper-to-wail force that is hers (Erin Adkisson). The pair is accented by a song-serving flurry of trumpet, piano, organ, guitars, drums and bass.
Unmerciful, heartbreaking, uplifting and full of grace, The Druthers make moving music.
July 31 – Opening Act
Idea the Artist
As a bicultural magical-realism artist, she explores the in-between in every medium, always conveying a sense of otherworldliness and wonder. Her paintings celebrate the magic of the ordinary, of resilience, and hope. As an Archaeologist and Folklorist, her work is fused with history and myth, and revolves around an anthropological understanding of essential humanity.
Since 2008, she has released multiple full-length records of her own, while also contributing vocals, piano, guitar, and cello to many other projects across the US and Europe.
August 28 – Headliner
Haley Johnsen
Haley Johnsen, a musical maverick from Portland, Oregon, is a genre bending artist with a career path that is uniquely her own. Influenced by iconic voices like Brandi Carlile and Bonnie Raitt, Haley's vocals soar with soul in the worlds of Alt Pop and Americana.
Delving into the depths of self-doubt, the wistful beauty of nostalgia, and the resilience required to weather life's storms, Haley's songs showcase genuine songwriting prowess. Haley’s aspiration is clear: "My music is deeply personal. I can only hope that it inspires people to overcome challenges, to embrace hope, and to believe in their authentic selves."
Haley's artistic journey took flight when she reached the top 24 on American Idol Season 11 in 2012. Returning home, she crafted around 200 songs in her parents' backyard shed over three years, culminating in her debut EP, Through the Blue, in 2015. Her second EP, When You Lit The Sky, followed in 2017, alongside singles, national tours, and formative experiences with her hometown band.
August 28 – Opening Act
Erin Adkisson
Raised on the outskirts of Oregon City, Erin Adkisson began singing in church and howling with wolves at night. Homeschooled until college, studying theatre and music. Now a vocalist in several Portland bands, including The Druthers, since 2008. Erin is a mainstay harmony artist in the music scene. She now leads a new four-piece band with Mathew Peluso, Amanda Breese and Casey Tuck.