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A Johnny Cash tribute band will kick off Menlo Park’s summer concert series Wednesday, June 24, in conjunction with the first of two downtown block parties.

The block party will begin at 6 p.m. along Santa Cruz Avenue, showcasing local businesses and providing activities for kids and families. The concert is scheduled to run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Fremont Park, at Santa Cruz and University avenues. The block party will run until 9:30 p.m.

The city plans to hold eight concerts during the summer, every Wednesday until Aug. 12 also the date of the second and final block party:

■ June 24: Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash tribute)

■ July 1: Caravanserai (Santana tribute)

■ July 8: Live Wire (Dance covers)

■ July 15: Rumbache (Cuban/Latin/jazz)

■ July 22: Chelle! & Friends (Creole/R&B/soul)

■ July 29: Cocktail Monkeys (Rock and pop covers)

■ Aug. 5: Dave & The Diamonds (R&B/soul/funk)

■ Aug. 12: Sun Kings (Beatles tribute)

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