Summer is back and Dundee Park in Windham will be a popular destination for many in the community this year. And for music lovers, Windham Parks and Recreation Department is preparing to host the town’s 9th Annual Concert Series next month at the park.
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| Musicians scheduled to perform during the 2025 Windham Sumer Concert Series include, clockwise from top left, the Lynn Deeves Trio, North River band, Jack Fossett, and the Jimmy Macisso Band. SUBMITTED PHOTOS |
Windham’s Parks and Recreation Department first launched the Summer Concert Series in 2016 as a method to provide local entertainment events that serve to unite the community. With each passing year, these summer concerts continue to grow in popularity and the park concessions for each concert are hosted by different local organizations to help them raise money for deserving local causes.
At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, the Lynn Deeves Trio will appear in concert at Dundee Park. The Lynn Deeves Trio performs original music and merges folk, blues, gospel influences. Maine singer-songwriter Lynn Deeves plays multiple instruments and began her career touring in New England rock clubs. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and she’s shared the stage with such popular performers as Janice Ian and America. Joining her in Windham will be guitarist Robby Coffin, who’s toured with Devonsquare and Dave Mallett, and longtime Maine percussionist Alfred Lund of Hallowell.
The North River band will appear in concert at Dundee Park at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Brian Lynch, the band plays classic and Southern rock covers, as well as original songs. From songs of the Eagles and Bob Dylan to the Indigo Girls and Grateful Dead, come to dance, come to listen and you're sure to like what you hear from the North River band.
On Wednesday July 23 at 6;30 p.m., the 2025 Windham Summer Concert Series will present Jack Fossett in concert at Dundee Park. Originally from Old Orchard Beach, Fossett started playing guitar at 18, while attending the University of Southern Maine. In 2013, Fossett had his first big break: while taking a hiatus from live performances to focus on studio work, he entered Guitar Center's Blues Masters competition featuring legendary musician Joe Bonamassa. Out of more than 2,500 entries, Fossett was hand selected by Bonamassa as one of the top 10 undiscovered blues guitarists in America, and was flown out to Los Angeles California to perform with him and his band at the legendary blues club The Mint Theater. He will perform original Americana, rock and blues tunes in Windham.
The Jimmy Macisso Band will close out the 2025 Windham Summer Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30 at Dundee Park. Heavily influenced by his older music-playing brothers, Jimmy Macisso began playing the saxophone as a teen and later attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He’s played in many bands through the years and now plays bass guitar. He was a member of the "Tony Boffa Band" and the "Tony Boffa Trio". After Tony’s retirement, Jimmy assumed the lead role of the Jimmy Macisso Band which includes Susie Pepper and John Hoekstra. The trio of musicians feature three-part harmonies covering 60 years of popular music.
Rain dates for any missed concert during the 2025 Windham Summer Concert Series will be Wednesday, Aug. 6 or Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Dundee Park is located at 79 Presumpscot Road, just off River Road in Windham. Bands will perform during the 2025 Summer Concert Series at the Beach Pavilion there.
For concert goers, there are picnic tables scattered throughout the park for seating, but Windham Park and Recreation encourages participants to bring their own lawn chairs for their comfort.
Park Admission will be free after 5 p.m. and the concession stand will be open during the concerts.
For further details about the 20205 Windham Summer Concert Series, visit www.windhamrecreation.com or call 207-892-1905. <
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