Blue Oyster Cult will headline the Warsaw Parks Department’s summer concert series’ Classic Rock Concert in Central Park in June. Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $24,000 contract for the concert during its meeting Friday. Charlie Smith, board member, made the motion, seconded by board member Jeff Grose. Blue Oyster Cult will perform June 14 at 8 p.m. at the Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The group is an American rock band from Long Island, N.Y., best known for such hard rock songs as “(Don't Fear) The Reaper”, “Burnin' for You” and “Godzilla”. During its Feb. 15 meeting, the board approved the classic rock concert opener, Kyxx, an Anderson-based classic rock band, to perform June 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also during Friday’s meeting, the board approved Nick Moss to headline the Blues and Barbecue Concert June 28 at 8 p.m. in Central Park. Also approved Friday was a $1,000 contract for Mike Milligan to be the opener for the Blues and Barbecue Concert June 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The board approved a $10,000 contract for Josh Thompson to serve as the special guest for the country concert in Central Park July 19 at 8:30 p.m. The board previously approved Joe Diffie to perform as the headliner for the country concert July 19 at 8 p.m. The board also approved an $800 contract with Michael Kelsey to perform June 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Central Park. Also approved was an $800 contract for the Junk Yard Band to perform Aug. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Central Park. A contract for $3,900 was approved with Brian Fravel, doing business as Pro Audio Services, for sound production for the Classic Rock Concert. A $750 contract with Brian Fravel for sound production for the blues and barbecue concert, and a $3,900 contract with Brian Fravel for sound production for the country concert also were approved. The board approved a $750 contract with Brian Fravel for sound production for a teen event that will be Sept. 7 on the city plaza at 102 S. Buffalo St. “The intent is to have local teen performers to come and share their musical talents and skills with their peers,” said Staci Young, Warsaw parks director. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said he is excited about the event and thanked Young for her work on planning the event. Young said there are some teens who have expressed interest in assisting planning the event.
