Blues on the Fox opens RiverEdge Park for the season with high-powered energy

Guitarist Eric Gales performed on June 20 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora as part of Blues on the Fox.

 

By ERIC SCHELKOPF

After being closed last summer for major renovations, RiverEdge Park in Aurora reopened to the public on June 20 for the Blues on the Fox festival.

Given the top-notch talent of the artists on the bill, it was not surprising the stage was brimming with energy.

Here are a few highlights from the festival:

Musician Eric Gales performs June 20 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora as part of Blues on the Fox.

 

The Blues on the Fox festival on June 20 kicked off RiverEdge Park's season.

 

 

Musician Eric Gales performs June 20 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora as part of Blues on the Fox.

 

Musician Eric Gales performs his song "Baby, Baby" June 20 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora as part of Blues on the Fox.

 

Trombone Shorty performed June 20 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora as part of Blues on the Fox.
 

 

Trombone Shorty performs June 20 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora as part of Blues on the Fox.

 

 

Trombone Shorty performs his song "I'm Standing Here" – with guest musician Eric Gales on lead guitar – June 20 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora as part of Blues on the Fox.

 

Trombone Shorty performs his song "Here Come the Girls" June 20 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora as part of Blues on the Fox.

For more videos from the festival, go to youtube.com/@ericschel12/videos .