Smithfield jazz band Forte will perform Friday for the Summer Concert Series. The concert begins at 8 p.m. on the Gazebo Stage at 228 Main Street.
Forte Jazz Band is an eight-piece ensemble formed in 1995. The group has performed extensively for events ranging from hometown backyard barbecues to television appearances to performing at the Hampton Jazz Festival.
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by The Smithfield Times and the Isle of Wight Arts League.
Following is the schedule for the remainder of the year:
June 21: Bob Zentz
June 28: The Rhondells
July 5: Peninsula Concert Band
July 21: Bobby Blackhat Band
July 19: Sisters Tellado
July 26: Higher Ground
Aug. 2: Histerically Correct Pirate Show
Aug. 9: Smithfield Little Theatre
Aug. 16: Navy Four Star Edition
Aug. 23: Hard Knox
Aug. 30: Fort Lee Army Band
