Popular Sacramento area band to bring crowd-pleasing mix of throwback hits, pop favorites and nonstop entertainment to Live on the Boulevard series
EL DORADO HILLS — Summer concert season continues this Thursday at El Dorado Hills Town Center as Live on the Boulevard welcomes one of the Sacramento region’s most popular party bands for another evening of free outdoor entertainment.
Taking the stage June 25 at the Town Center Amphitheater, Adam Aldama & The Aces will bring their signature blend of throwback hip-hop, R&B, pop, old school favorites and Top 40 hits to the popular Thursday night concert series.
Since their debut in 2021, Adam Aldama & The Aces have quickly become a favorite among audiences throughout Northern California. Formed by frontman Adam Aldama and debuting at Sacramento’s Mango’s Nightclub, the band has built a strong following through appearances at clubs, private events, festivals and community celebrations across the region.
Known for energetic performances and crowd engagement, The Aces combine strong musicianship, choreography and showmanship into a live experience designed to keep audiences dancing from start to finish. Their extensive catalog spans multiple genres and decades, allowing the band to seamlessly transition between classic party favorites, throwback dance hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
The group’s versatility has also led to the creation of several themed tribute productions that have become popular attractions throughout the Sacramento area. Among them are The Red Corvettes, a tribute to Prince; Finesse, celebrating the music of Bruno Mars; 2Bad, honoring Michael Jackson; Y2K Live, featuring early 2000s hits; and Night Fever, a disco-inspired performance that pays tribute to the dance music era.
Adam Aldama & The Aces features Adam Aldama on vocals, Veronica Ballejos on vocals, Brett Sackett on lead guitar, Keywan Ryland on drums and Jimmy O’Shea on bass. Together, the five musicians deliver a polished, high-energy show built around audience interaction, powerful vocals and an infectious stage presence that has made them one of the region’s most in-demand live acts.
Thursday’s performance continues another season of Live on the Boulevard, a long-running summer tradition that has become a staple of the El Dorado Hills entertainment calendar. Held at the Town Center Amphitheater at 4364 Town Center Blvd., the free concert series invites residents and visitors to gather each week for live music in a relaxed outdoor setting.
The experience has become familiar to many regular attendees. Gates open at 5 p.m. for chair setup, allowing concertgoers to secure a spot before heading to one of Town Center’s restaurants for dinner. The amphitheater opens at 5:30 p.m., and many attendees make an evening of the event by dining, shopping and socializing before the music begins.
An online waitlist for early chair setup opens at noon on concert days. One registrant may bring up to four people, and participants are asked to line up by 5:15 p.m. in numerical order at the corner of Brickyard and Holiday Inn before entering the amphitheater.
Wine, beer and spirits are available for purchase inside the venue. Organizers remind guests that outside alcohol, beverages and ice chests are not permitted due to ABC regulations.
The 2026 Live on the Boulevard series continues throughout the summer with a lineup featuring tribute acts, dance bands, country performers and crowd favorites.
One of the most anticipated events of the summer arrives July 3 when Town Center hosts its annualFireworks and Freedomcelebration. Separate from the weekly concert series, the event returns for its 15th year and has attracted crowds of approximately 31,000 people in previous years.
The July 3 celebration will feature live entertainment in two locations throughout Town Center.Hip Servicewill perform at the amphitheater, while a second band is scheduled to perform in Theatre Plaza. Fireworks will launch from three separate locations, including both sides of the lake and the top of the Regal Theatre, creating a display visible throughout the Town Center area.
The event will run from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. and includes a variety of family-friendly activities. A dedicated kids area will feature bounce houses, face painting, shaved ice, balloon artists and a DJ leading up to the fireworks show. Following the fireworks display, Hip Service will return to the amphitheater stage for a post-fireworks dance set that continues until 11 p.m.
July’s Thursday night series will start withViva Santanaon July 9, bringing the music of Carlos Santana to the amphitheater through a tribute performance featuring Latin rhythms, soaring guitar solos and classic hits.Top Shelf Classicsfollows July 16 with a night of Motown, soul, R&B and dance favorites, whileSuper Badtakes over July 23 with its crowd-focused mix of dance hits spanning several decades.
Country music fans will want to mark July 30 on their calendars whenCynthia ReneeandCripple Creekshare the stage for a special double-bill performance.
A Sacramento-based country artist, Cynthia Renee has gained national attention through her powerful vocals and authentic songwriting. Her singles “Working on a Hangover” and “Good on Me” both reached the Top 100, while her latest release, “The Way God Made Me,” has earned award nominations and continued recognition within the modern country music scene.
Cripple Creek brings more than a decade of touring experience to the stage. Since 2012, the group has released multiple albums and earned national recognition in songwriting competitions in 2017, 2019, 2022 and 2025. Known for energetic live performances, Cripple Creek has appeared at major events including Sacramento’s Golden Sky Festival and Santa Rosa’s Summer Country Music Festival while sharing stages with artists such as Toby Keith, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Dustin Lynch.
The final month of the season begins Aug. 6 withJourney Unauthorized, which recreates the iconic arena-rock sound of Journey through a live performance featuring many of the band’s biggest hits. The season concludes Aug. 27 withThe Spazmatics, whose energetic tribute to 1980s new wave music has become a favorite among audiences throughout Northern California.
Concert organizers remind attendees that while admission is free, several venue guidelines remain in place. Bags must be clear plastic or smaller than 8-by-6-by-1 inches, and all bags and coolers are subject to search. Blankets, personal tables, barbecues and roped-off seating areas are not permitted.
With one of the Sacramento region’s most energetic bands taking the stage this week and a summer lineup packed with entertainment still ahead, Live on the Boulevard continues to provide a soundtrack for Thursday nights in El Dorado Hills.
Remaining 2026 Live on the Boulevard Schedule
June 25 — Adam Aldama & The Aces
July 3 — Hip Service (Fireworks and Freedom Special Event)
July 9 — Viva Santana
July 16 — Top Shelf Classics
July 23 — Super Bad
July 30 — Cynthia Renee and Cripple Creek
Aug. 6 — Journey Unauthorized
Aug. 27 — The Spazmatics
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