Freeport Riverside Park will be filled with the sounds of music Friday and Saturday.

The Freeport Renaissance Association — a community organization that works to beautify and promote Freeport — will host this weekend’s outdoor concerts.

Let’s Duet, a classic rock show, will start at 7 p.m. Friday.

Saturday’s Country Concert at the River, also scheduled to start at 7 p.m., will feature Bill Postle and Jordan McLaughlin & The Fourth Hour.

“We thought we would try to host a couple of bands so that people could have some reason to get out this weekend,” said Mary Boylin, president of the Freeport Renaissance Association.

Typically, the Freeport Renaissance Association would be hosting September by the River this weekend, but the event featuring vendors, food and activities was canceled this year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Boylin said smaller concerts such as the ones planned for Friday and Saturday are a safer alternative.

“We felt bad that people weren’t going to have that outlet to enjoy the entertainment. We have that beautiful park and it’s a shame not to use it all year long. So we decided to provide these two evenings of entertainment,” Boylin said.

To ensure social distancing, Boylin said guests should bring their own chairs.

“The park is fairly large, so it’s easy to spread out,” she added.

The boat dock also is available and Boylin encouraged boaters to listen to the shows from the water.

Freeport’s Keith Gamble plays bass for Jordan McLaughlin & The Fourth Hour.

“We do covers of popular modern country artists. It’s a mix of modern country and originals,” he said of the band, which recently released an original song on Spotify.

Gamble said the park is a great place for the show.

“It’s just a gorgeous spot on the river,” he said. “Boats park on the dock and listen, so you have this little audience of boats out there. It’s just a beautiful sight.”

Gamble, who used to volunteer for the Freeport Renaissance Association with his children, said he’s eager to perform for his hometown.

“I definitely like being able to play in front of my family, friends and neighbors,” he said. “I like being able to play for the community.”

The concert will hopefully be a safe way for people to enjoy themselves during the pandemic, Gamble said.

“You get to come out and hear some great music and relax and get a little bit of socializing,” he said.

The Freeport Renaissance Association also is encouraging people to support local restaurants by going out for dinner before the show or bringing take-out to the concert, Boylin said.

She said she expected 75 to 100 guests for each show.

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