Lowertown Sounds unveils enticing 2025 lineup
Free concerts are back in St. Paul this summer. Lowertown Sounds has unveiled its 2025 lineup, filled to the brim with beloved local performers, many of which are playing the series for the first time.
The 2025 iteration will have nine free concerts in Mears Park on almost every Thursday from June 12 to Aug. 14.
The lineup includes groups like Kiss the Tiger, Tina Schlieske, Yam Haus, Dr. Mambo's Combo, and the New Standards.
In addition to the live music, which starts at 6 p.m. each week, Lowertown Sounds serves beer and wine and has a roster of food trucks that line up around the park during each concert.
Here's the full lineup of performers for this summer's Lowertown Sounds:
June 12: Flamin' Oh's with Faith Boblett and Lonesome Dan Kase
June 19: The New Standards & Friends with Tina Schlieske
June 26: Dr. Mambo's Combo with Purple Funk Metropolis
July 10: Dan Rodriguez with Becky Kapell
July 17: Annie and the Bang Bang with Maria and the Coins
July 24: Turn Turn Turn with Molly Brandt
July 31: Salsa del Soul with Alma Andina
Aug. 7: Kiss the Tiger with Keep for Cheap
Aug. 14: Yam Haus with The Thirsty River and Haley E Rydell
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Guide: The outdoor concerts, festivals happening around Minnesota this summer originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Whether you're digging for free concerts in the park or big multi-day festivals with splashy names, summer is the season of outdoor concerts. Here's where you'll find some of the best festivals and outdoor concert series around Minnesota and western Wisconsin this summer. When: Select dates from May 18 to Oct. 5 at The Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis Who is playing: Dylan Salfer, Erik Koskinen and Molly Maher, Tina Schlieske, Shoeless Revolution, Martin Zellar, The Scarlet Goodbye, Nur-D, Jeremy Messersmith, Turn Turn Turn, Abbasolutely Fab!, The Ocean Blue, The New Standards, Swag, Dessa, and Davina & the Vagabonds What you need to know: The shows take place on the hotel's rooftop, and each show is ticketed. Click here for more When: Various dates beginning May 22 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee Who is playing: The Beach Boys, "Celebrating Meat Loaf," Theory of a Deadman, Killer Queen, Blue Öyster Cult, Three Dog Night, Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters What you need to know: The race track in Shakopee has an outdoor concert space where you can catch some throwbacks throughout the summer. Click here for me When: Various dates from May 29 to Aug. 23 at Surly Brewing in Minneapolis Who is playing: CAAMP, Dispatch, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Sierra Ferrell, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Charley Crockett What you need to know: The concerts at Surly Brewing Festival Field are all individually ticketed. Parking can get a little messy, so it's usually worth getting out there early or taking public transportation. Click here for more When: June 6–7 at Allianz Field Festival Grounds in St. Paul Who is playing: Tiësto, Alison Wonderland, John Summit, Kream, Mojave Grey, Cassian, Disco Lines, and more What you need to know: The EDM festival, which hosts events around the country, is back in the parking lot outside Allianz Field for a second year with a mix of splashy national acts and local DJs. Click here for June 6–7 in Cadott, Wis. Who is playing: Marshmello, Rezz, Liquid Stranger, RL Grime, Inzo, Mersiv, Peekaboo, Flux Pavilion, A Hundred Drums, and more What to know: Force Fields, a new festival this summer, takes place the same weekend as Breakaway; EDM lovers will need to make a choice between the two fests. Click here for more When: June 11–14 at Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad Who is playing: Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Cayce Beckham, Michael Ray, Chris Hawkey, Ace Frehley, Ron Keel Band, and more What you need to know: The country music festival (which also has a set from KISS' Ace Frehley) offers camping options as well as fest passes. Click here for more When: Most Thursdays from June 12 to Aug. 14 at Mears Park in St. Paul Who is playing: Flamin' Oh's, The New Standards, Dr. Mambo's Combo, Dan Rodriguez, Annie and the Bang Bang, Turn Turn Turn, Salsa del Soul, Kiss the Tiger, and Yam Haus What you need to know: The (almost) weekly concerts are free to attend and all start at 6 p.m. Each show has an opener in addition to the groups listed above. You'll also find local beers and wines as well as food trucks lined up around the park. Click here for more When: Most Thursdays from June 12–Aug. 21 at Downtown Park in Hopkins Who is playing: Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckels, Zacc Harris, Tripple Fiddle, Trapper Schoepp, Annie Mack, Westwind Big Band, Salsa del Soul, Power of 10, Elska What you need to know: The annual series offers free shows in Hopkins at 7 p.m. most Thursdays throughout the summer. Click here for more When: Most Fridays from June 13–Aug. 8 at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley Who is playing: Nur-D, The Big Wu, Davina and the Vagabonds, The Cactus Blossoms, Bad Bad Hats, Wookiefoot, Cloud Cult, Sweet & Tender Hooligans, and more What you need to know: All of the concerts are 18+ with no exceptions. Be sure to look at the unique way the shows are set up before heading out or you might miss the groups you most want to see. Click here for more When: June 13 and Sept. 7 at Mystic Amphitheater in Prior Lake Who is playing: Whiskey Myers, The Doobie Brothers with Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band What you need to know: The amphitheater is the outdoor venue at Mystic Lake Casino. It's just got a couple of shows on the calendar right now. Click here for more When: June 14 at Pryes Brewing in Minneapolis Who is playing: Kiss the Tiger, Nathan Graham, Mary Bue, Roe Family Singers, The Shackletons, Of the Orchard, and more What you need to know: The brewery's eighth annual block party will also have pizzas and beers available. Plus, it's free. Click here for more When: June 14–15 at West River Parkway in Minneapolis Who is playing: Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir, The Right Here, ELOUR, Unattractive Giant Monster, The Walker Brothers, Willows, Dan Israel, Shug E, John Magnuson Trio, and more What you need to know: The festival is moving to the west side of the Mississippi River this year. The main attraction at the festival is an expansive artist market and lots of food around the park. Click here for more When: June 19–21 in Winsted Who is playing: Jordan Davis, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, Dustin Lynch, LOCASH, Ashley Cooke, and more What you need to know: The fest is popular. As far back as November, the festival announced that VIP tickets were sold out, as well as spots in campgrounds A, B, C, and D. So, get a move on. Click here for more When: June 20–21 in Eau Claire, Wis. Who is playing: Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes, Live, Collective Soul, Gavin DeGraw, Everclear, Rick Springfield, The Marshall Tucker Band, and more What you need to know: Summer Jam is a new festival in western Wisconsin that has billed itself as genre agnostic. (Though, it seems like it has a pretty clear focus to me.) 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Click here for more When: June 26–28 at The Pines in Eau Claire, Wis. Who is playing: Pert Near Sandstone, Greensky Bluegrass, Warren Haynes Band, Margo Price, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Sam Bush Band, Molly Tuttle, Charlie Parr, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Amigo the Devil, and more What you need to know: As of May 20, the festival is 90% sold out. The fest also features activities like yoga, art displays, music workshops, outdoor activities around Eau Claire, and more. Click here for more When: June 26–28 in Cadott, Wis. Who is playing: Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Chris Young, Corey Kent, Chris Lane, Tyler Hubbard, Niko Moon, Gretchen Wilson, Ella Langley, Michael Ray, and more What you need to know: Hoofbeat may sound new, but it's the new name for the long-running Country Fest, which announced a rebrand last summer. The three-day fest offers camping and one-day tickets if there's a headliner you're particularly keen on catching. 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Free concerts are back in St. Paul this summer. Lowertown Sounds has unveiled its 2025 lineup, filled to the brim with beloved local performers, many of which are playing the series for the first time. The 2025 iteration will have nine free concerts in Mears Park on almost every Thursday from June 12 to Aug. 14. The lineup includes groups like Kiss the Tiger, Tina Schlieske, Yam Haus, Dr. Mambo's Combo, and the New Standards. In addition to the live music, which starts at 6 p.m. each week, Lowertown Sounds serves beer and wine and has a roster of food trucks that line up around the park during each concert. Here's the full lineup of performers for this summer's Lowertown Sounds: June 12: Flamin' Oh's with Faith Boblett and Lonesome Dan Kase June 19: The New Standards & Friends with Tina Schlieske June 26: Dr. Mambo's Combo with Purple Funk Metropolis July 10: Dan Rodriguez with Becky Kapell July 17: Annie and the Bang Bang with Maria and the Coins July 24: Turn Turn Turn with Molly Brandt July 31: Salsa del Soul with Alma Andina Aug. 7: Kiss the Tiger with Keep for Cheap Aug. 14: Yam Haus with The Thirsty River and Haley E Rydell
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For anyone going for just a single night, that might mean missing out on 'Heavy Metal Drummer' or 'Handshake Drugs.' You'll just have to take your chances. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Uptown Theater This week is heavy on 'an evening with' scenarios. (Local indie darlings are doing a pair of 'an evening with' shows at the Green Room as well.) It's been a few decades since Bush was headlining Roy Wilkins and playing festivals in Somerset. Now, the Gavin Rossdale-led group is touring on the back of its first greatest hits release. That means fans can expect to hear the hits. And, in case Bush hasn't been front of mind for a while, they had a whole lot of 'em that played constantly on '90s radio stations. "Everything Zen," "Glycerine," "Machinehead," "Swallowed," "The Chemicals Between Us"... Sunday, Dec. 15 at First Avenue We're still a couple of months from Brother Ali releasing his new Ant-produced album, Satisfied Soul. 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The Melismatics at the Turf Club room3 at Berlin Tina Schlieske & Friends - A Holiday Get-Together at The Parkway Theater A Prairie Home Companion Christmas at The Fitzgerald Theater Illiterate Light with Palmyra at 7th St. Entry Emo Nite with Derek Sanders (of Mayday Parade) at First Avenue Yam Haus with brotherkenzie at Green Room The Blenders - Holiday Soul Tour at Pantages Theatre The Customers, Mean Magic, and Tim Casey & the Martyrs at Cloudland Theater Merry Christmas from José James feat. Jahari Stampley at The Dakota The Slow Death, Lutheran Heat, and The Right Here at Palmer's Bar Pleezer, Piece of Cake, and Smile Like You Mean It! 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