Davies Amphitheater Targets July Start to Concert Season
There will be outdoor music in Glenwood this summer, but with a later start than normal.
With live theaters still closed in Iowa by Governor Kim Reynolds’ orders due to COVID-19, the Davies Amphitheater Board voted Thursday night to delay the start of the 2020 season until July.
Davies Amphitheater Manager Jeff Mitts said the season was about 90-percent booked in March when COVID-19 restrictions began to fall into place.
“We kind of put things on hold then until we had a clearer idea of what might happen,” he said.
But as states began the process of opening up in recent weeks, live theaters remained on the closed list.
“It seems a little odd that you can go to a movie theater, but our giant outdoor venue with lots of room for social distancing has to remain closed,” said Mitts.
But Mitts said the opening delay should give everyone a better idea of what will happen with the virus.
“We are eager to get things back to normal,” he said. “But we realize that many of our concert goers and volunteers are in a more susceptible age group and we want to take every precaution available to ensure everyone’s safety.”
When the season does open, there will likely be changes, including capacity restrictions.
“Even at 50 percent capacity, that would put us at about 350, which could easily hold all but the largest Billy McGuigan crowds,” said Mitts.
Davies Amphitheater Gold Card season passes will also help reduce congestion. Family Gold Cards will remain $40 and $25 for singles.
Saturday, June 27 - Iowa Veterans Military Band.
Saturday, July 18 - Shadow Ridge.
Sunday, July 19 - Dustin West John Denver Tribute.
Saturday, Aug. 1 - Keep Pushing - REO Speedwagon Tribute.
Saturday, Aug. 8 - Come Together Band.
Sunday, Aug. 9 - Glenwood Community Band.
Saturday, Aug. 15 - High Heel.
Saturday, Aug. 22 - Tara Vaughn.
Friday, Aug. 28 - Taxi Driver.