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The free weekly event drew out a considerable crowd on Tuesday, Aug. 15, as attendees took in the rock and pop sounds of Soul Sonics.

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Many families came prepared with blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic dinners, but the music (and food trucks) did a good job drawing in curious passersby as well.

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There are two shows left at Rudd Park to round out the season on Aug. 22 and 29. Both run from 6-8 p.m.

Groove Kitchen performs funk and R&B and Aug. 22, while Aug. 29 features a Youth Showcase featuring Reverberation Official, Sugar Castle and Tilted Frame.

The Aug. 29 show is an opportunity for youths ages 11-17 to come and enjoy music catered to them, something Chris Filler, Saanich Parks and Recreation youth programmer, says has been missing in years past.

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