Summer Swing, a seasonal free concert series hosted by Opelika Parks and Rec, continues to entertain at Monkey Park in Opelika. Happening every Tuesday at 7 p.m., the pictured concert came courtesy of Jessie Lynch. The next Summer Swing, July 18, is slated to have the James Brown Trio perform. The James Brown Trio is a Southern Gospel group that will have your toes tapping and heart stirring to songs from the past as well as current tunes that are soon to be classics. The namesake (James Brown) started the group 20 years ago with Charles Story and Adam Traylor but since the deaths of Traylor and Story, respectively, the trio has continued the tradition of good ole Southern Gospel music with new members. Today the trio consists of Adam & Teel Traylor as well as Kevin Webb from Auburn. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/THE OBSERVER
