Final free Antioch Summer Concert tonight Aug. 21 at Prewett Family Park
Groove Ride covers the music of party bands like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Gap Band and Commodores
By Allen D. Payton
The final of the three free Antioch Summer Concerts is tonight, Thursday, August 21, 2025, with Groove Ride, an 11-piece band from the San Francisco Bay Area, presented by the City of Antioch Recreation Department.
Although it’s entitled the Rhythms by the River Concert Series, it’s not held in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown next to the river. Instead, this year, the performances are at Prewett Family Park in the Antioch Community Center Amphitheater at 4703 Lone Tree Way.
With a diverse repertoire encompassing R&B, Funk, Soul, Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, Latin and Jazz, Groove Ride was formed on April 5, 2012, by Doc Robinson. Groove Ride has two simple goals; make people dance and let them see a show!
They deliver the sound of the top party and dance bands from the 70’s to the present, along with a high-powered show filled with fun and energy.You don’t want to miss their tributes to some of the greatest party bands of all time such as Earth, Wind & Fire, The Gap Band, Chic, Commodores and Heatwave
Groove Ride is a show band featuring great music, choreography, multiple attire changes and lighting for the total party experience! No tracks, no recordings…real music played by real musicians. Come see their show. You won’t be disappointed!
The concert runs from 6:00pm-8:00pm and is accompanied by a delicious array of culinary delights, brought to you by Foodie Crew. Indulge your taste buds each Thursday with food options from all around the Bay Area. From savory to sweet, there’s something for every palate. Want to know the food options ahead of time? Visit www.foodiecrew.com.
For more information about the City of Antioch Recreation Department and other events and activities visit www.antiochca.gov/recreation.
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