Raven-Symoné

A staple of summer here is Six Flags America. And one of the park’s big summertime draws is its Starburst Summer Concert Series – free with park admission or a 2009 Play Pass.

Julia over at Six Flags gave me a great heads-up on this year’s lineup and I thought I’d share with everyone else. (And yeah, I like the park even if the company’s fiscal issues are less-than-desirable.) And it’s a great lineup this year, with acts appealing to pretty much everyone – and all are family-friendly.

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June 23: Soulja Boy Tell Em – MySpace phenom from Atlanta, GA

July 1: Mitchel Musso – aka “Oliver Oken” from Hannah Montana on Disney Channel

July 8: Raven-Symoné – child star-turned-artist

July 14: Drake Bell – another child star-turned-musician, on tour for his new album in August

August 6: Metro Station – fronted by Trace Cyrus (brother to Miley) and Mason Musso (brother to Mitchel)

August 12: Flo Rida – pop rapper promoting his R.O.O.T.S. album

Besides the Series, Six Flags has some other great events coming, including:

June 21: Festival Latino featuring Oro Solido and Orquesta San Vicente. This is an all day festival, with shows starting in the afternoon.

June 27: CeCe Winans – mega-hit Gospel recording artist

July 4: Fireworks. ‘Nuff said.

August 22: Chuck Wicks – country musician from the reality series Nashville and Dancing With the Stars.

Visit the Six Flags America website for other events, updates and ticket information.

Photos provided by Six Flags America.

Ben H. Rome

Having lived in the DC area for ten years, Ben still loves to wander the city with his wife, shooting lots of photos and exploring all the latest exhibits and galleries. A certified hockey fanatic, he spends some time debating the Washington Capitals club with friends – but everyone knows of his three decade love affair with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

A professional writer, gamer, photographer, and Lego enthusiast, Ben remains captivated by DC and doesn’t plan on leaving any time soon.