is to provide for free to the general public a variety of cultural and educational entertainment that would normally not be available without traveling to a major city and paying a substantial fee. We have been providing high quality entertainment in a family atmosphere in a beautiful setting for fourteen years. Our program also includes an exceptional summer theater experience for area youth. is
a non-profit organization entirely funded by community donations. Numerous come together every year to support our mission. These sponsorships, along with the "passing of the baskets" during concert intermissions, concessions, and merchandise sales, provide world-class family entertainment. For 2021, we will continue to schedule entertainment that is free to the public and will please a variety of ages and tastes, as well as the theater project for our area children. Our list of past performers include:
1997
Mumbo Gumo
Lorraine Rawls/ Sunny Hancock
It's About Time Big Band
1998
Bochinche
Rue de Blues
Gary McMahan/ Charley Hendren
Woody Hite Big Band
1999
Latin Expression
Youth Theater
C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band
Waddie Mitchell/ Lorraine Rawls
The Woody Hite Big Band
2000
Youth Theater: The Trial of Mother Goose
Art Abram's Swing Machine with Rebecca Kilgore
Gary McMahan/ Richard Elloyan
Lily Wilde & Her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra
Little Charlie and The Nightcats
2001
Geno Delafose & French Rockin" Boogie
Youth Theater: Gone with the Worm
Natalie MacMaster
Glenn Ohrlin/Joni Harms/Leon Flick
The Woody Hite Big Band with Shirley Nanette
2002
Riders In The Sky
Youth Theater: The Music Zone
Oregon Coast Lab Band "Evolution"
Pink Martini
Lavern "Straw" Berry/ Rod Nelson/ Lorraine Rawls
2003
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
The Cheeseburgers
Little Charlie & The Nightcats
Youth Theater: Sherlock Helmes & The Case of The Purloined Poodles
Gary McMahan/ Junior Dougherty/ Cut Brummett
2004
Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys
Riders In The Sky
Duke Ellington Orchestra
Youth Theater: Alice In Waterland
Dave Stamey/ Pat Richardson/ Chris Isaacs
2005
Ron Steen R&B Allstars
Shana Morrison & Caledonia
Stephanie Davis/ Sourdough Slim/ Leon Flick
Youth Theater: Without A Clue
The Coats
2006
A Tribute to Ray Charles
Mumbo Gumbo
Youth Theater: The Disasternaughts
Baxter Black/ Gary McMahan
Ska Cubano
2007
Mardi Gras in July featuring Marcia Ball
Asleep At The Wheel
Youth Theater: A Midsummer Camp's Dream
Red Steagall/ D.W. Grothe
Evening with Hugh Masekela
2008
Oregon Coast Lab Band "Evolution"
HAPA
Catherine Russell
Youth Theater: When a Wolf Strikes
R.J. Vandygriff/ Dan Roberts
2009
Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas
An Evening with Shemekia Copeland
Rod Nelson/ Joni Harms/ Sourdough Slim
Youth Theater: Twinderella The Musical
LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends
2010
JJ Grey & Mofro
Ron Steen & the Vocal Jazz All Stars
Gary Nunez & Plena Libre
Youth Theater: Seusssical Jr. Gary McMahan/ Leon Flick
2011
2012
James Hunter
Cendric Watson & Bijou Creole
Waddie Mitchell & Don Edwards
Youth Theater: Alice in Wonderland Jr. HAPA
2013
Nikki Hill
Ron Steen & All That Jazz
Dirty Martini
Youth Theater: Law & Order
Sons of the San Joaquin
2014
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials
California Chocolate Drops
Janiva Magness
Youth Theater: Annie
Red Steagall & the Boys in the Bunkhouse
2015
Con Brio
Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
Jonatha Brooke
Youth Theater: The Wizard of Oz
Andy Nelson
Dan Roberts
2016 - 20th Anniversary! Maceo Parker
Liz Vice
The California Honeydrops
Youth Theater: Beauty & The Beast
Dave Stamey, Chris Isaacs
2017
Ural Thomas & The Pain
Youth Theater: Once Upon a Time, A Disney R***e
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
Waddie Mitchell
Cowboy Celtic
2018
Ruthie Foster
Jenny Don't & The Spurs
Riders in The Sky, Andy Hedges
Youth Theater: W***y Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
Delta Rae, Carolina Story
2019
Southern Avenue
Red Molly
The Small Glories
Brenn Hill, Andy Nelson
Youth Theater: Annie Get Your Gun
Laura Viers
2020 - Sorry, no concerts
2021 - 25th Anniversary! Marc Broussard
Ron Artis II & The Truth
Dave Stamey, Chris Isaacs
Youth Theater: Firebringer
The Daddies
2022
The Bobby Torres Ensemble with Claudia Lennear
LaRhonda Steele & The Steele Family Band
Danielle Kelly Soul Project
Youth Theater: Tales From Neverland
Dom Flemons & Andy Hedges
New! Local Artist Showcase: Neil Gregory Johnson & Dan Glide
CONCERT RULES & REGULATIONS
All City of Winston park regulations apply to patrons of the concerts. The following regulations are of significance to the concert patrons and may be variations from the usual policy. In addition, the following regulations apply to those areas of Riverbend Park used for Riverbend Live! between the hours of 12:00 pm and midnight on concert evenings.
1. No dogs or other animals, except guide dogs, will be allowed during the concerts.
2. Skates, skateboards, roller blades, and bicycles are not to be ridden during the concerts in the concert site area.
3. Amplified music and excessive noise are prohibited.
4. No fireworks may be set off during concerts.
5. Alcohol may be consumed during concerts but may not exceed 12% by volume.
6. Dancing is allowed but may not prevent the enjoyment of the concerts by other patrons.
7. Smoking is allowed only on the perimeter of the concert seating area.
8. No patron may prevent others from enjoying the concert to its fullest.
9. Security Officers may remove patrons from the concert when it is deemed that they are unwilling to abide by the regulations and/or when their actions are unlawful or pose potential harm to themselves or others.
