FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2017 Contacts: Susan Rose, (972) 742‐2325 or [email protected] Meribeth Sloan, (214) 662‐9805 or [email protected] THE IRVING CONCERT SERIES INFUSES CREOLE FLAVOR (IRVING, TEXAS) — The Irving Concert Series is returning and this time we’re bringing beats straight from the bayou! The series runs April 14 through June 23 and will highlight several genres with a New Orleans influence including jazz, big brass, Cajun and more. Food vendors will serve up dishes with flavors straight from NOLA. All shows run from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. and are held at the Whistlestop Plaza, 123 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060. Admission and parking are free. Seating is not provided, visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Outside food and beverages are allowed. Mardi Gras beads will also be passed out, while supplies last. This year’s lineup is as follows.  April 14, The N’awlins Gumbo Kings  April 28, The Kickin’ Brass Band  May 12, T’Monde  May 26, Big $ Brass Band  June 9, Three Quarters Fast Jazz Band  June 23, DVA Productions, Inc. presents Jay B & the Zydeco Posse The Irving Concert Series is presented by the City of Irving and Champion Windows and Home Exteriors. Mark your calendars, save the dates and come get down big easy style! For more information visit, http://cityofirving.org/1267/Irving‐Concert‐Series. ### The City of Irving is an economic powerhouse in North Texas and is home to the region’s largest office park, where more than 10 percent of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered or have a significant presence. Irving is the 13th largest city in the state with 237,000 residents and the most diverse zip code in the country.