40th Annual Concerts Under the Stars
Magic City Hippies with EMEFE
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Premium GA Doors: 5:45 PM | General Admission Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
Outdoors at Upper Merion Township Park in King of Prussia
Produced by Rising Sun Presents in partnership with Upper Merion Township
All Ages! Kids 12 & younger may attend for free
This Show is Rain or Shine (No Refunds)
See below for the full lineup and artist details
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About Concerts Under The Stars
🅿️ Paid, Guaranteed, On-Site Parking & Limited ADA Parking is available in the Township Building Lot, and Free Parking is available a short walk from the venue at the corner of Ross Rd & Henderson Rd (See below for more details)
🍻 Beer Garden with panoramic views of the stage and surrounding park
🍺 Local Craft Brews & Cocktails (*No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted)
🍟 Food Trucks (*No outside food will be permitted)
🪑 Blankets and chairs are allowed in designated “seated” areas
🎟️ All shows in this series are all-ages (21+ to drink)
🎫 Attendees 13 and older must purchase a ticket for entry for all ticketed shows
🆓 Kids 12 and younger may attend for free and do not require a ticket!
♿️ The Upper Merion Township Park is accessible with ramps from the upper parking lot down to the lower concert grounds, as well as ADA bathrooms
For a full list of policies, check our FAQ
🙏 We thank our generous sponsors, old and new, small and large! View all of our sponsors HERE
For more information:
Visit our Website or reach us by calling or emailing the Ardmore Music Hall Box Office:
> 610-649-8389 | info@risingsunpresents.com
> Tickets can be purchased at the AMH box office hours, M-W-F from 12PM - 5PM, and during shows!
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About Magic City Hippies
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify
Magic City Hippies have carved out a distinct place in the indie landscape, blending Miami’s sun-soaked swagger with infectious funk, psych-pop, and danceable grooves. What began as the Robby Hunter Band evolved in 2015 with the release of Magic City Hippies, the album that gave the trio its name and solidified a sound both laid-back and relentlessly kinetic.
Since then, the band has built a reputation for genre-fluid songwriting and high-energy performances, earning spots at major festivals including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and Lollapalooza. Their early Hippie Castle EP (2015) introduced their signature mix of poolside melodies and weekend-ready rhythms. Modern Animal (2019) expanded that palette with a deeper, beachside sensibility, while Water Your Garden (2022) served as a psychedelic post-pandemic celebration of connection and self-expression.
In 2024, the band returned with a run of stylistically diverse singles, from the disco-funk of “Givin’ Up On Lovin’” (featuring NoMBe) to the acid-house-tinged psych-pop of “I Can’t Let You Go”, culminating in Enemies (2025), a groove-centered breakup album full of emotionally charged, rhythm-driven tracks. Marrying an indie-rock punch with nostalgic, synth-forward textures, Enemies reflects a group willing to evolve without losing the essence of their sound.
Though their recordings have drawn both critical and fan acclaim, Magic City Hippies are best known for their live shows: sweaty, exuberant, and effortlessly engaging. Their ability to convert casual listeners into loyal fans is no accident, it’s the result of years of relentless touring, musical chemistry, and an unapologetic commitment to making every show feel like a celebration.
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About EMEFE
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify
An inscription on the new EMEFE vinyl reads: “This album is for you - our listeners - thank you for inspiring us to keep moving forward.” EMEFE has developed a loyal-turned-fervent following since their beginnings as classmates in NYC jazz programs, hungry to revel in the joy of musicmaking together. Back then, they yearned to express their musicianship as individuals and connect as a whole, free of judgment and focused on fun. 15 years later, with band members having played with Mark Ronson, David Byrne, The Roots, Sharon Jones and many more musical luminaries, their 2025 album FORWARD showed that their initial mission remains exactly the same. Through 10 energetic and inspired tracks, the album exhibits a tight knit group of longtime friends seasoned in accessing that musical joy together. “We just flip a switch, and boom, we’re locked in - it’s a level of connection we don’t take for granted,” says drummer and producer Miles Francis, who founded the band in 2009 just before joining acclaimed New York band Antibalas and mentoring under legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen. EMEFE’s initial guiding light was Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, but they would incorporate funk, new wave, and neo soul influences to create their own unique sound that recalled past classics while leaning into the future. From their 2012 album Good Future to signature tracks like “Sun Spat,” their songs - lead by their iconic horn section as the proverbial lead singer and anchored by the bass presence of Doug Berns - have garnered millions of organic streams and have been played by school ensembles and marching bands around the world. At their legendary live shows, as cathartic and potent as ever, the crowd is made up of both longtime followers and many who just discovered them online in the last few years. “We’ve been actively motivated by our fans to celebrate what we’ve built so far and stay true to our path ahead, ” says Berns. “They are the engine that propels us to keep making new music that we’re overflowing with excitement about." Saxophonist Jas Walton chimes in: "Same as it ever was!”
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Parking Details:
Guarantee yourself a spot in the parking lot that is just a few steps from the entrance to Concerts Under The Stars. Spaces fill up quick, and all parking proceeds help cover the cost of producing free shows as part this summer concert series.
Limited ADA Parking is reserved in this lot as well, so pre-purchasing a spot is the safest way to ensure that no matter when you arrive, you will have a close spot waiting for you.
Free Parking is available just a short walk from the concert grounds, located at the corner of Ross Rd and Henderson Rd. Enter the lot via Ross Rd, safely cross Henderson Rd at the designated crosswalk, and enter the venue via a short walk through the playground.
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Premium Tickets Include:
> Premium GA open 15mins before GA doors
> First Drink Free
> Snacks
> Complimentary 'Open Water' can
> Comfort Station
> Discount on CUTS Merch
> 50% Off Preferred Parking (Not included with Premium GA tickets) **LIMITED WHILE SUPPLIES LAST**
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Please Note:
> The concert field is general admission
> This is an all-ages show
> Anyone 13 or older must purchase a ticket / Kids 12 and younger can attend for free
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Rising Sun Presents is an independent, full-service live event production company based in Ardmore, PA, that is proud to be working with Upper Merion Township to produce this concert series again in 2026.
RSP brings more than 1,500 indoor & outdoor events to life throughout the greater Philadelphia area & beyond.
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