The Davis Arts Council (DAC) is announcing their free concert lineup for the 2023 Free Sunday Night Concert Series. All events are free and are hosted at The Kenley Amphitheater in Layton. 

Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Seating at The Kenley Amphitheater is first come, first served. 

More information about each movie title can be found at www.davisarts.org/upcoming-events.    

All artists featured this year are local to Utah. “There is so much talent in the state of Utah and we have been able to showcase local artists like these for the last 44 years through this series,” said Tessa Vaschel, DAC executive director. “Over 150 artists applied this year for the 12 available spots. It was difficult to narrow it down.”

June 18 – The Ginger Bess Band

Ginger Bess and her talented band have performed on stages from coast to coast with a recent successful concert at Don’t Tell Mama in NYC. The Golden Age of Jazz Concert explores the Great American Songbook with musicians that play with style and panache. Ginger’s repertoire includes a wealth of beautiful jazz standards, and her silky voice rivals the legendary Rosemary Clooney. 

June 25 – Cori Connors 

Prepare yourself for the warm emotions that come with the songs and stories of Cori Connors. Songs about home, family, life situations, and relationships. Feel good music with acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards, and sweet harmonies—a delightful way to spend a summer Sunday evening. 

Her talented musical friends Mark Robinette and Kelly DeHaan will join Cori on stage.

July 2 – Voices of Liberty

A Layton City tradition, this patriotic extravaganza will feature live entertainment and the annual presentation of the Hometown Hero awards. So jumpstart your Independence Day festivities with this free event.

 July 9 – Clayton Smalley

Clayton Smalley has a high-energy show comprised of traditional, current, and original Country music. George Strait to Chris Stapleton with a little Southern Rock sprinkled in. Bring your cowboy boots out for a night of fun Country music at The Kenley Amphitheater.

July 16 – Basin and Grange

These five friends share a love for traditional bluegrass and old-time melodies, along with the creative spirit for taking this music in new directions. Basin & Grange includes Bill Moore (mandolin, bass, vocals), Mark Smith (dobro, bass, vocals), Boyd Timothy (guitar, mandolin, bass, vocals), Josh Stewart (banjo, vocals), and Jonah Schupbach (guitar, vocals).

July 23– Vocalocity

Known for their high-energy performance, Vocalocity covers popular songs from various musical genres and eras. They pride themselves on engaging with their audience and find pure joy in performing for crowds, big and small.

July 30 – Guy Richey Gibbons

See Guy rock the stage with a full band of insane musicians! Listeners say Guy is a mix of Harry Styles, Ben Rector, Elton John, and Ben Folds. Guy plays piano, guitar, drums, bass, and KEYTAR (not simultaneously), but at any given moment, Guy may be rocking something new. People of all ages will leave feeling good and ready for more.

August 6 – Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani

Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani, a local hula school in Davis County, will share their talent on stage. Join them as they tell stories of olden times through their Kahiko (traditional) hula dancing. As time progressed, hula evolved into the ‘auana (modern) style of hula dancing. The halau will transition from traditional dance into the modern style of hula many share today. From our young children to our adult-age dancers, we invite you to come and experience a touch of Hawaii in Utah.

August 13 – The Distractions

Join The Distractions for an evening honoring the divas of soul and disco — Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Dione Warwick, Tina Turner — plus Motown and R&B favorites from Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Chic, and more. It’s feel-good music that will have you dancing in your seats.

August 20 – Benny C Quartet

The Benny C Quartet will perform a set of originals and jazz standards.  The band's unique sound fuses improvisation and syncopation with energetic and surprising hooks that will, at times, have you on the edge of your seat while at other times stirring a calming effect.

August 27– Chrome Street Quartet

Chrome Street puts on an incredible show - popular cover tunes from various musical genres.  Their unique instrument combination of oboe, violin, guitar, and cello will have listeners intrigued and mesmerized but also dancing, clapping, and singing along. So, forget the stuffy, square versions of other classical musicians playing pop songs, and get ready for instrumental covers that rock.

2023 Free Sunday Night Concert Series Event Schedule

Sun, June 4

Pompe n’ Honey

Sun, June 11

Beck Brothers

Sun, June 18

The Ginger Bess Band

Sun, June 25

Cori Connors

Sun, July 2

Voices of Liberty

Sun, July 9

Clayton Smalley

Sun, July 16

Basin and Grange

Sun, July 23

Vocalocity

Sun, July 30

Guy Richey Gibbons

Sun, Aug 6

Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani

Sun, Aug 13

The Distractions

Sun, Aug 20

Benny C Quartet

Sun, Aug 27

Chrome Street Quartet