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Concerts to see this week: The Weeknd, ZZ Top, Pryes Block Party
Concerts to see this week: The Weeknd, ZZ Top, Pryes Block Party originally appeared on Bring Me The News. It may go underappreciated just how many opportunities there are to take in free concerts around the Twin Cities this summer. I don't have any nice stats about how the region compares to other cities, but it's nonetheless impressive. It's not just the quantity of free shows. There's quality there, too. The below listings don't have everything that's happening, but scanning the list, there's Minneapolis' music in the park series, shows on venue patios, the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, the Pryes Block Party (more on that shortly), and outdoor series in Rochester and Edina. Music lovers could almost certainly see live music every day of the summer without paying an admission fee. (Though, there are good reasons to pay a cover. We don't get the quality part of the equation if musicians can't make a living, and, as a study revealed last year, musicians in Minnesota are underpaid.) Whether you're grabbing a blanket and heading to a show in the park or shelling out for pricey tickets at U.S. Bank Stadium, here are some of the best shows you can catch around the Twin Cities this week. Monday, June 9, at The Fillmore For the first time in more than decade, Bloc Party is coming to the Twin Cities, and it'll feel like a throwback in more ways than one. The English group will be going back to the beginning, playing its debut, Silent Alarm, in its entirety. When the show was initially announced, Metric was lined up to play its 2009 record, Fantasies. They've since dropped off the tour, and the show moved from The Armory to The Fillmore. However, fans probably aren't going to complain about getting a more intimate show. Blonde Redhead and Family Dinner open. Wednesday, June 11–Saturday, June 14, at Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad This isn't in the Twin Cities. It's not even close. But the Minnesota music festival draws big names in country music to northern Minnesota, making it a destination fest for many fans. This year's headliners include veterans Little Big Town, Grammy-nominated songwriter Tyler Childers, the Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, and others. Meanwhile, in St. Paul, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals will headline the Palace Theatre on June 12, at Ledge Amphitheater Waite Park will be home to a night of classic riffs as ZZ Top alights at The Ledge with a repertoire of songs you remember from KQRS, or, at least, from KQRS before that recent change. The Texas blues rock trio, now more than half a century deep into its career, will bring guitars, "La Grange," and swinging beards to venue that's a bit of a hot spot for splashy shows this summer. The group, which will have The Wallflowers opening, have carried on touring after the 2021 death of bassist Dusty Hill. Founding members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard are now joined by the band's long-time guitar tech, Elwood Francis, on bass. After ZZ Top gets the week going, the Ledge will stay busy. Chicago hits the stage on Friday. On Sunday, "One Week" hitmakers the Barenaked Ladies arrive with fellow '90s radio rock groups Guster and Fastball. For those not ready to head to the suburbs, long-running Johnny Cash tribute group The Church of Cash will headline the Dakota. In St. Paul, Lowertown Sounds launches its summer series of free concerts at Mears park with a lineup that features the Flamin' Oh's and Faith Boblett. Saturday, June 14, at U.S. Bank Stadium The Weeknd is accompanying his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, with a tour that brings him to the Twin Cities for the first time since 2017. He's promised that the show includes a 'never-before-seen production' and a setlist focused on the album trilogy that wrapped up with this new album and a film of the same name. Playboi Carter and Mike Dean open. Saturday, June 14, at Pryes Brewing Pryes Brewing's 8th annual block party is free and packed with exciting local artists. This year's installment is headlined by the high-energy indie rock of Kiss the Tiger. Imbibers will also be treated to Chicago-based Americana songwriter Nathan Graham, Mary Bue, Of the Orchard, The Shackletons, The Roe Family Singers, and Fiddle and Flannels. It's a nice mix of indie rock and roots-infused locals. The show will kick off at noon and run until 10 p.m. outside at the Minneapolis on Monday, June 9: Bloc Party plays Silent Alarm with Blonde Redhead at The Fillmore Mei Semones with John Roseboro at 7th St. Entry Cafe Accordion Orchestra at The Dakota Annabelle Nicholson, Avery Seed, and Sylvia Dieken at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Anna Devine, Hyer, sandalwood, and Macy Moose at Underground Music Cafe Mudfoot Baker and Dick Williams Folk at 331 Club (free) Roe Family Singers at 331 Club (free) Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Concerts on Tuesday, June 10: Judy Collins at The Dakota Green Jelly with From This Day Forward at Zhora Darling J-Mo on the Beat, Sammie Jean Cohen, The Black notes, and Topiary Blush at Green Room Johnny Lied and Dylan Hicks at Aster Cafe International Reggae Allstars at Bunker's NOTEable Singers: When Worlds Collide: Songs of Stage and Screen at Normandale Bandshell (free) DL4 at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Doyle Turner at 331 Club (free) John Magnuson Trio+ and Frannie Crego at 331 Club (free) Sawtooth Witch with Taylor James Donskey at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Concerts on Wednesday, June 11: Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals at Palace Theatre Kick'n Up Kountry Festival with Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, and others in Karlstad Teddy Swims at The Armory The Kooks with Lovely the Band at Varsity Theater Ashe at First Avenue Emmy Woods, Lake Davi, Tomboy, and Pine & Fire at Turf Club An Evening with John Gorka at The Parkway Theater Faster Pussycat with Supersuckers, The Rumours, and The Lonely Ones at Hook and Ladder Sleep Theory at The Fillmore Moxen with Heliocene, APHID, and Homunculus Rex at Pilllar Forum Ted Olsen: Violette album release with Eric Mayson at The Cedar Cultural Center The Get Together with Nothing But Joy, Honeymoon Madness, and Wizards of SoL at 7th St. Entry Freedom to Listen (Feat. Peter Brendler, Jon Irabagon, and Mark Ferber) at Berlin Al Scorch, Advance Base, Little Mazarn, and Walker Rider at Cloudland Theater Judy Collins at The Dakota Blondshell with meg elsier at Fine Line Raegan Boehmer and Rachel Bearinger at Aster Cafe Twine at Bunker's Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty with Poppa Bear Norton at Cascade Lake Park in Rochester (free) Innocent Reggae Band at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (free) Paul Bergen & Friends at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Way Way Back Wednesdays at Day Block Brewing (free) Said in Stone at 331 Club (free) Mike Wolter and Friends at Palmer's Bar (free) Lords of the Universe at The White Squirrel Bar (free)Concerts on Thursday, June 12: ZZ Top with The Wallflowers at Ledge Amphitheater Kick'n Up Kountry Festival with Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, and others in Karlstad The Current Happy Hour feat. Blondshell at Surly Brewing (free) Søndergård conduct Rachmaninoff at Orchestra Hall Molly Brandt and Mojohand at 7th St. Entry Church of Cash at The Dakota Jessie Reyez with Raahiim at The Fillmore Dusty Forever, Aldrich, and Canary Room at Zhora Darling Dead Larry with Socktopus, Sam Licari and the Sweet Tease, and Lost Island Society at Tuf Club Gasoline Lollipops, Clarence Tilton, and Becky Kapell at Uptown VFW The Twins of Franklin with Ty Pow of The Holy North at Icehouse Milo Fine and Anthony Cox at Zion Community Commons Red Maker, Fine Dials, and Ne Regard at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Pelicant, Lenwood, and Jeff Goldsmith at Underground Music Cafe Nathan Hanson's Rope Ladder at Berlin Caribou Gone at Aster Cafe Flamin' Oh's, Faith Boblett, and Lonesome Dan Kase at Mears Park for Lowertown Sounds (free) Jennifer Marie at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Front Porch Swingin' Liquor Pigs at Palmer's Bar (free) Concerts on Friday, June 13: Kick'n Up Kountry Festival with Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, and others in Karlstad Nur-D, Smells Like Nirvana, Lighter Co., and Daphne Jane at the Minnesota Zoo Chicago at Ledge Amphitheater Søndergård conduct Rachmaninoff at Orchestra Hall Worlds Greatest Dad, 12th House Sun, and Allergen at Cloudland Theater Broadway Rave at Fine Line Theory of a Deadman at Canterbury Park The Federales, Becky Kapell & the Fat 6, Michael Gay and His Dang Band, Stardust, and Uncle Kenny at Palmer's Bar Shaun Johnson Trio at The Dakota Solomon Parham Sextet at Berlin Rage Against the Regime (RATM tribute) feat. Diane at Turf Club Florry with Lily Seabird at 7th St. Entry Zippy Laske, Mama Rose, and Chastity Brown at Green Room The Maeflies at Aster Cafe Early Evening Jazz: Tacheny Family Players at Berlin (no cover) The Teardowns with GUP! At The Plaza at Nolan Main's in Edina (free) The Belfast Cowboys at Lake Harriet Bandshell (free) Pretty Pretty Please and The Grieving Pines at 331 Club (free) Concerts on Saturday, June 14: The Weeknd with Playboi Carter and Mike Dean at U.S. Bank Stadium Pryes Block Party feat. Kiss the Tiger, Nathan Graham, Mary Bue, The Shackletons, and more at Pryes Brewing Kick'n Up Kountry Festival with Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, and others in Karlstad Søndergård conduct Rachmaninoff at Orchestra Hall Julia Wolf with Worry Club and Ellis at Turf Club The Great Northern + The Strolling Clones at The Cedar Cultural Center Watchhouse with Two Runner at Palace Theatre Wort Tour '25 with Gully Boys at Insight Brewing I'm with Her at The Fitzgerald Theater Sleigh Bells with Sophie Hunter at Fine Line Rich Mattson & the Northstars, Annie & the Ban Band, Sidewalk Diamonds, The Customers, and Lovehouse at Palmer's Bar My Kid Banana, Unattractive Giant Monster, and Busey at Zhora Darling Steve Cole at The Dakota Doug Collins and the Receptionists CD release show with Miss Georgia Peach at Terminal Bar The Stone Arch Bridge Festival w/ various artists at the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis (free) Michael Cain Trio (with Barbara Cohen and Terrell X) at Berlin Chutes, Social Cig, and Mike Kota at Green Room Mae Simpson with Feed the Dog and Rebel Queens at Hook and Ladder Night of the Living Darts with Black Widows and Fret Rattles at Cloudland Theater Early Evening Jazz: Jazz Flux at Berlin (no cover) Concerts on Sunday, June 15: The Barenaked Ladies with Guster and Fastball at The Ledge Amphitheater Jet with Band of Skulls at First Avenue Nona Invie residency with Enhancement and Dungeon Synth Sunday Crew at Berlin Erik Koskinen and Molly Maher at The Hewing Hotel's rooftop Peter Mulvey with Ben Weaver at The Cedar Cultural Center Heatbox Father's Day Festival at Hook and Ladder Creeping Death and Kruelty at Turf Club SiR at The Fillmore Jim Messina at The Dakota Father's Day Badfinger Night: A Tribute to Joey Molland at The Parkway Theater Drekka with Boy Dirt Car, Karl J Paloucek, and Timmy the Tapeworm at Zhora Darling Samantha Crain with Quinn Christopherson at 7th St. Entry Switchyard at 331 Club (free)Just announced concerts: July 3: Tommy Stinson with Ruby at Turf Club July 5: Obi Original and The Black Atlantics with Kwey and DJ Goldilocks at Turf Club July 31: The Holy North, Jillian Rae, and The Foxgloves at Turf Club Aug. 20: Lil Wayne with Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington at Target Center Aug. 20: Dave Hill at The Parkway Theater Aug. 22: Baby Tron with ShittyBoyz at First Avenue Sept. 22: NBA YoungBoy at Target Center Sept. 22: Glare with Cloakroom, JiveBomb, and Destiny Bond at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Sept. 27: Nile with Cryptopsy, the Last Ten Seconds of Life, and Cognitive at Studio B at Skyway Theatre Oct. 4: Pool Kids with Truth Club and PONY at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Oct. 4: Swervedriver with Porcupine at Turf Club Oct. 19: moe. at The Fitzgerald Theater Oct. 25: Steve Forbert + Peter Holsapple at The Parkway Theater Nov. 2: Yellowcard and A Day to Remember with The Wonder Years and Dinosaur Pile-Up at The Armory Nov. 16: Pace Live presents a Celtic Christmas at The Fitzgerald Theater Nov. 25: Lola Young at Palace Theatre Nov. 29: Atreyu with Norma Jean and Zero 9:36 at The Skyway Theatre Dec. 5: Adventure Club with Jessica Audiffred at Skyway Theatre Jan. 24: Cate Le Bon at Fine Line Jan. 29: Dean Lewis at Palace Theatre March 20: Gregorian: Pure Chants World Tour at The Fitzgerald TheaterThis story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Here are 11 free concert series taking place around Louisville this summer
Summer in Louisville means it's time for free concerts. From country to R&B, rock, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy at a dozen concert series held across Louisville and southern Indiana from now until late August (and beyond!) Be sure to pack your blankets and lawn chairs, bring some friends, and listen and dance to some of your favorite performers, all for free. Here's your guide to free outdoor concerts around the Louisville area this summer, in alphabetical order: WHAT: All artists and acoustic instruments are welcome, meet fellow musicians and enjoy a great time jamming. WHERE: 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, 6300 Old Lagrange Road, Crestwood WHEN: 3-6 p.m. the Sunday of each month June 1 July 6 Aug. 3 Sept. 7 Oct. 5 WHAT: Free concerts on Fridays from May 23 to Aug. 8. Also, children's activities, food trucks with a variety of food options. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. WHERE: Highview Park, 7201 Outer Loop (enter through Briscoe Lane) WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Fridays May 23: Caribou, School of Rock St. Matthews June 6: Stacy Michart, Da Mudcats June 20: Bibelhauser Brothers, Them Lasses & The Old Dog July 11: All that Band, School of Rock Louisville July 25: An Evening with The Monarchs Aug. 8: The Swerve, The Bickers Benefit More: The Big Stomp Music Festival announces its 2025 lineup. Here's who is performing WHAT: Free bluegrass performances every weekend at venues, bars, hotels and restaurants. WHEN: 7-9 p.m., unless noted. May 15: Backwoods Bluegrass (Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen & Lounge, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd.) May 16: Bottled In Bond Boys (Corner Flavors of Kentucky, 102 W. Main St., 5-7 p.m.) May 17: The Crabgrass Conspiracy (Porch Kitchen & Bar, 280 W. Jefferson St.) May 22: Louisville Bluegrass Band (Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown, 120 S Floyd St.) May 23: Cane Rune Bluegrass Band (Omni Louisville Hotel, 400 S. 2nd St.) May 24: Dozens of Dollars String Band (Taj Louisville, 807 E. Market St.) May 29: Cane Rune Bluegrass Band (Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave.) May 30: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys (Corner Flavors of Kentucky, 102 W. Main St.) May 31: Kentucky Blue (Taj Louisville, 807 E. Market St., 5-7 p.m.) June 5: Louisville Bluegrass Band (Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown, 120 S Floyd St.) June 6: Song Sparrows (Taj Louisville, 807 E. Market St., 6-8 p.m.) June 7: Cane Rune Bluegrass Band (Uncle Boojie's, Paristown, 731 Brent St., 2-4 p.m.) June 12: Dozens of Dollars String Band (Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave.) June 13: Hollerin Crows (Porch Kitchen & Bar, 280 W. Jefferson St., 6-8 p.m.) June 14: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys (Rabbit Hole Distillery, 711 E. Jefferson St., 5-7 p.m.) June 19: Louisville Bluegrass Band (Corner Flavors of Kentucky, 102 W. Main St.) June 20: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys (Porch Kitchen & Bar, 280 W. Jefferson St., 6-8 p.m.) June 21: Song Sparrows (Uncle Boojie's, Paristown, 731 Brent St., 2-4 p.m.) June 26: Ida Clare (Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen & Lounge, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd.) June 27: Crabgrass Conspiracy (Corner Flavors of Kentucky, 102 W. Main St., 6-8 p.m.) June 28: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys (Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown, 120 S Floyd St., 5-7 p.m.) WHAT: A DJ will open each show. Bring lawn chairs. WHERE: Springs Park Pavilion, 110 S. Second St., La Grange WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Fridays June 6: Rock Bottom Band July 5: Friday Night Special Aug. 1: Gold Brick Sept. 5: Allen Lane Band WHAT: Presented by the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council. WHERE: Central Park, 1340 S 4th St. WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday May 16: The Crashers WHAT: This is the 23nd season of WFPK Waterfront Wednesday. Alcohol, coolers, glass, and pets are not allowed. Proceeds from WFPK Waterfront Wednesday benefit Louisville Public Media and Waterfront Park. Children and families can enjoy the Waterfront Kids Day, a dedicated area for kids and families to participate in hands-on activities (5-8 p.m.). New this year: Riverside Parking and Lynn Family Stadium will offer pre-paid parking at Lynn Family Stadium's Green Lot. Pre-paid parking can be purchased at this link. Prefer to bike there instead? Parkside Bikes returns with on-site bike parking. WHERE: Waterfront Park, next to the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge WHEN: Wednesdays. Gates open at the rain or shine event at 5 p.m. and music begins at 6 p.m. May 28: Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, Southern Avenue, Relaay June 25: Anderson East, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Candi Jenkins July 30: Ben Sollee and Friends, Marzz, Sydney Sleadd and the Swarm August 27: Sixpence None the Richer, Kashus Culpepper, Roadie Sept. 17: Paula Cole, Uwade, Maggie Halfman More: Waterfront Wednesday is back! Here's the 2025 lineup for the free Louisville concert series WHAT: Free concerts on Wednesday. Enjoy signature cocktails and beer from 3rd Turn Brewing and food from the Backside Grill. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. WHERE: 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, Trackside Distilling Company, 6300 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays May 14: Collins Black May 21: Alexis Steward May 28: Blakgraz WHAT: Bring lawn chairs and blankets. WHERE: Bicentennial Park at the corner of Spring and Pearl streets (118 E. Spring St.), New Albany WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Fridays May 30: An Evening with Dave Meland Band June 6: Nick Dittmeier & The Jenkins Twins June 13: Mr. Please, Veszl June 20: Jordan Wilson and the Coalition, The Kiana Del June 27: Song From the Road Band, Ellie Ruth July 11: Relaay Band, Maggie Halfman July 18: Candi Jenkins, Ian Abel July 25: The Skinny Band, Brady Evan WHAT: Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Ice cream from Pearl Street Treats will be available for purchase. Presented by Jeffersonville Main Street and the Jeffersonville Parks Department. WHERE: Sonny Brewster Bandstand, 109 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville, Indiana WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays June 6: Holy Name Band June 13: Derby City Brass Band June 20: River Cities Concert Band June 27: Jamey Aebersold July 11: The Polkatz July 18: Kosair Shrine Band July 25: Moon Dogs Aug. 1: Moonlight Big Band Aug. 8: Cloigheann Aug. 15: The Don Krekel Orchestra Aug. 22: The Clark Band Aug. 29: Take Two More: My Morning Jacket gets a Hometown Hero banner. Here's where to find it in Louisville WHAT: Food trucks, beer garden by Ten20 Craft Brewery. Sponsored in part by the Cornerstone Group. WHERE: Central Green, outside Bolt+Tie complex, 1400 Main St., Clarksville, Indiana WHEN: 6-11 p.m. Saturdays May 31: Jak Jaw, The Juice Box Heroes June 21: The Echoes, The Swerve July 19: The Skinny, The Crashers Aug. 16: From Paris, Mad Taxpayers WHAT: Food trucks, kids' zone, beer garden and cocktails. Chairs, blankets and small coolers are allowed. Pets, smoking and alcohol are not permitted. Sponsored by First Savings Bank. WHERE: Jeffersonville RiverStage, 100 W. Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, Indiana WHEN: 6 p.m. Fridays June 13: The Crashers June 27: 2nd Wind Band, Shannon Vetter & the Sleepless Pilgrams July 4: 100% Poly, Full Contact Karaoke July 11: Top Shelf, The Rumors July 18: Echoes of Pompeii, Matt Red Moore July 25: The Eagles Project, Mojo Thunder Aug. 1: Zeppparella, Grits & Greens Aug. 15: Juice Box Heroes, The Palace Did we miss an event? Send a note to Features News Clerk Gege Reed at greed@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Free concerts to see this summer in Louisville and Southern Indiana
