One of the real pleasures of the season is to listen to live music outdoors on a balmy summer evening. The Winters Friends of the Library is excited to announce the lineup for the 2025 Summer Concerts at the Gazebo.

This is WFOL’s 27th year of hosting concerts, creating community, and supporting the library. The free outdoor concerts will be held on Thursday evenings in July, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, Main Street at Railroad Avenue in downtown Winters.

The series will kick off on July 10 with local favorites Los Tres de Winters, playing Norteño-style music, with accordion, bajo sexto, and bass. This lively music originated in northern Mexico and has become a favorite style throughout Mexico and the U.S. Check them out on YouTube.

On July 17, The Big Poppies will bring their funky jams for your grooving pleasure. They are a rock ‘n’ roll powerhouse with a wide range of styles: from seductive blues and crowd-pleasing Beatles covers, to grunge-infused rock riffs and psychedelia reminiscent of Led Zeppelin and The Grateful Dead. You can preview their sound on YouTube.

July 11 will feature the vibrant energy of The Midnight Dip. Led by the magnetic Liz Kat, whose voice is pure soul, the Sacramento-based quintet pushes boundaries and spreads positivity through their funky, swing-infused sound. The band’s music is unpredictable, with an eclectic blend of swing, jazz, funk, and polka. Listen to some tunes at themidnightdip.com.

The series concludes on July 31 with Biscuits and Honey, an acoustic trio that plays Americana/bluegrass/folk music with close vocal harmonies and first-rate acoustic musicianship. Learn more at facebook.com/biscuitsandhoney.

Invite your friends and neighbors, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, or sit on the grass, sip a cool drink, and enjoy some fine live music on a summer evening. The concerts are free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Winters Friends of the Library will have delicious refreshments and quality used books for sale, and all proceeds will support the Winters Community Library. For more information, visit wfol.org. This year’s concert series is sponsored by Oates Country Store and Waste Management.

Note: There will be no concert on July 3rd, as the city of Winters holds its fireworks display on that date.

New this year: after last summer’s brutal heat, WFOL has instituted a new policy: two days before the concert, if it is predicted to be hotter than 105 degrees or the AQI is predicted to be greater than 125 at 7 p.m. on the day of the concert, they will cancel the concert. Be sure to check the website for updates if you’re not sure.