The sounds of summer will kick off with the Sensational Sounds of Motown in the Covington Square June 12.

The Downtown Covington Summer Evening Concert Series kicks off with the Motown band that has been entertaining audiences throughout the Southeast for about 20 years.

The band is comprised of six veteran musicians who have toured with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Barry White and the Drifters.

Lead vocalist Henry "Mr. Motown" Sanders is the anchor of the group, providing a classic soul sound.
Among the covers you’ll hear are Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Sly Stone and more.

After the Independence in the Park Patriotic Concert, the Summer Evening Concert Series returns with Gannon Adams on August 14.
Adams grew up in Newton County and opened for Merle Haggard at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in April of 2012.
On September 11 Drive Time with Mack McKibben will close out the summer series.