Old school photo of Mandrill, back in the day. You're welcome.

The Fort Dupont summer concert series, possibly the only concert series in the city that brings out both hipsters and van club members, announced its schedule today.

According to a press release, the season of free shows in the Southeast park kicks off July 9, with a performance from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington's Teen Arts Performance (T.A.P.) group, accompanied by violinist Chelsey Green. After that, it's all funk and old-school soul with Regina Belle, The Manhattans, Zapp, The Bar-Kays, and Mandrill. One strange omission: No Roy Ayers, who has made an appearance on the calendar most years, making his annual Ft. Dupont show something of a tradition. Here's hoping he'll be added to the line-up at a later date. Full schedule after the jump.

July 9
The BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS (T.A.P.)
featuring special guest artist CHELSEY GREEN,
and a “ Soul Review”

July 16
REGINA BELLE
Opener, “Smooth” a Luther Tribute

July 23
The MANHATTANS
featuring GERALD ALSTON & BLUE LOVETT
Opener, Marvin Brown

July 30
ZAPP
Opener, Teri S

Aug. 6
The BARKAYS
Opener, FrameWerk

Aug. 13
MANDRILL