Community Concert Series

About Mr. Winky Band 

Come enjoy classic Rock/oldies with the Mr. Winky Band! 

Concert Activities

• 5:45 p.m.: Join us on the Plaza for food and games! 

• Food truck: Brick Oven Pizza Bus serving a scrumptious variety of wood-fired pizzas, all from their bus! Fridley's own, Flamingos Ice Cream, will be serving ice cream and treats. 
• Games: Join Fridley Recreation for games on the plaza including: bag toss, giant Jenga, chalk drawings, hopscotch, giant tic tac toe and more! 

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert 

• Concert takes place outdoors. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. 

About Innocent Reggae Band

Innocent Reggae Band brings together musicians from Africa, America and the Caribbean to perform real roots reggae. 

Learn more about the band a view a past performance at the Fridley concert series.

Concert Activities

• 5:45 p.m.: Join us on the Plaza for food and games! 

• Food truck: Fridley's own Rustic Chef serving a delicious variety of yummy eats (think wings, burgers, sandwiches, fries, etc.) along with an item just for kids! Fridley's own, Flamingos Ice Cream, will be serving ice cream and treats.

   

• Games: Join Fridley Recreation for games on the plaza including: bag toss, giant Jenga, chalk drawings, hopscotch, giant tic tac toe and more! 

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert 

• Concert takes place outdoors. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

About Darlene and the Boys

Darlene and the Boys perform classic country and variety songs that will get you tapping your toes and enjoying the evening! You will enjoy hit songs by such artists as: Johnny Cash; Patsy Cline; Creedence Clearwater; Neil Diamond; Hank Williams; Loretta Lynn and so many more! They feature (3) vocalists; acoustic rhythm guitar; fiddle; lead guitar; piano/key bass and drums. Darlene and the Boys has entertained capacity crowds at the Minnesota State Fair (DNR stage) consecutively since 2012! Darlene has appeared on numerous tv/radio and stage shows with many stars of the Grand Ole Opry.  Learn more about Darlene and the Boys at: Darlene and the Boys website 

Music sample: Darlene and the Boys You Tube Video

Concert Activities

• 5:45 p.m.: Join us on the Plaza for food and games! 

• Food truck: Brick Oven Pizza Bus serving a scrumptious variety of wood-fired pizzas, all from their bus! Fridley's own, Flamingos Ice Cream, will be serving ice cream and treats.
• Games: Join Fridley Recreation for games on the plaza including: bag toss, giant Jenga, chalk drawings, hopscotch, giant tic tac toe and more! 

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert 

• Concert takes place outdoors. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

About Jack Brass Band

The Jack Brass Band was formed in 1999 in the Twin Cities. Based on the traditions of New Orleans' brass bands, they are the ambassadors to the Crescent City's rich musical history. The band plays "Feel-Good Music" for audiences of any age, for any occasion. The band has the ability and repertoire to play everything from old New Orleans jazz from Louis Armstrong's era, to the modern street Mardi-Gras anthems with the instrumentation, feel, and energy they have mastered through countless gigs, parades, festival appearances, and trips to New Orleans to listen, learn, and play alongside the masters. "If you like your gumbo spicy and your music hot, check out the Jack Brass Band," said Wynton Marsalis after hearing them. Simply put, the Jack Brass Band brings the party to any event with a rich tradition and a groove that will make you want to get up and dance to the New Orleans sound.

Learn more and listen to samples of the Jack Brass Band

Concert Activities

• 4-7 p.m.: Touch-A Truck 
  • In partnership with Fridley Public Works and Public Safety. Kids of all ages can explore a variety of big trucks, lawn equipment, electric vehicles, police cars, a school bus, a fire truck and more!

• 4-5 p.m.: Sensory friendly hour: No loud noises, lights, sirens, etc. 
• 5-7 p.m.: Touch-A-Truck normal hours: trucks may make loud noises and have flashing lights .

• 4-7 p.m.: Popsicles with Public Safety: Fridley Police Officers and Firefighters will be onsite at the Touch‐A‐Truck event handing out free popsicles (while supplies last)!

• 4-7 p.m.: Bouncy houses - Kids can come bounce on a truck themed bouncer! (Parents must be present.)

• 4-7:30 p.m. Food Trucks & Games on the Plaza

• Brick Oven Pizza Bus serving a scrumptious variety of wood-fired pizzas, all from their bus!
• Fridley's own Rustic Chef serving a delicious variety of yummy eats (think wings, burgers, sandwiches, fries, etc.) along with an item just for kids!
• Fridley's own, Flamingos Ice Cream, will be serving ice cream and treats.
• Games: Join Fridley Recreation for games on the plaza including: bag toss, giant Jenga, chalk drawings, hopscotch, giant tic tac toe and more! 

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert
  • Concert takes place outdoors. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. 

About Juliet and the Montagues

Juliet and the Montagues is led by jazz vocalist Juliet Catherine and features jazzy, funky, mellow and smooth music. 

Learn more about Juliet and the Montagues

Concert Activities

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert 

• Concert takes place outdoors. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

About Bluegroove Bluegrass

Blue Groove is a multiple award-winning bluegrass band based in the Twin Cities that plays both contemporary and classic bluegrass tunes with a creative approach that drives while still maintaining a sense of laid-back, Midwestern chill. That’s what they mean by “groove”. The bands inviting sound combined with their openness warmth on and off-stage have made them crowd favorites at festivals and concert venues all around Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

The band covers a number of past and current contemporary bluegrass artists. A Blue Groove show may feature songs from Alison Krauss or Rhonda Vincent as well as traditional bluegrass (Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs) with all of its drive, improvisation and harmony singing! Blue Groove also likes to put a bluegrass spin on more contemporary/pop artists such as U2, Passenger, and the Doobie Brothers!

Members of Blue Groove bluegrass band include Adelle Hyrkas, lead vocals and rhythm guitar; David Smith, banjo and vocals; Bob Doe, lead guitar, dobro, and vocals; Pete Mathison bass and vocals, Tom Wadzinski mandolin and vocals. Ocassionally we may have a guest fiddler- past guests have included fiddlers Richard Kriehn, Michael Prewitt, and AJ Srubas.

Find out more about Blue Groove

Concert Activities

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert 

• Concert takes place outdoors. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

About The Little Mermaid & ETC Productions

Kids of all ages are invited to the theater—at Locke Park! Dive into the magical world of The Little Mermaid Jr with ETC Productions as they bring Ariel's underwater adventure to life! This vibrant, fun, energizing production features all the beloved characters and unforgettable songs like "Under the Sea" and "Part of Your World" in an outdoor setting that transports you straight to the ocean. Perfect for the whole family, this heartwarming show is a delightful journey full of music, fun and unforgettable moments Under the Sea!

More info at: etcproductions.info

Concert Activities

10 a.m.: Kid's Book Swap
10 a.m.: Explore a fire engine with Fridley Fire Dept.
10:30 a.m. - noon: Concert

• Concert takes place outdoors. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

**Due to predicted rain and storms, the June 2 concert with the Fridley City Band is cancelled. We hope to reschedule later this summer. Thanks for your understanding!**

About The Fridley City Band

The Fridley City Band has a history of over 60 years of performing in Fridley and the surrounding communities. The band was formed in 1961 with only 25 members and has since grown to over 60. They perform a variety of concert band music in Fridley during the school year, and at various sites throughout the Twin Cities in the summer. Make sure to catch the Fridley City Band at various locations in Fridley's parks this summer as part of the  outdoor concert series, "Music In Our Parks". 

Learn more about the Fridley City Band

Concert Activities 

• Food truck: Fridley's own, Flamingos Ice Cream, will be serving ice cream and treats.

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert
  • Concert takes place outdoors at Shelter #5 in the north end of the park. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

Music in Our Parks Series 

All concerts listed take place in Fridley's parks! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the music of the Fridley City Band all summer long.

• June 2: Moore Lake Park
• June 9: Briardale Park 
• June 30: Edgewater Park
• July 7: Logan Park
• July 21: Springbrook Nature Center

About Jeff Loven

Singer and guitarist Jeff Loven has performed at a variety of venues on numerous stages at clubs, universities and festivals, both locally and nationally.

Jeff won two Minnesota Music Awards and was picked by Steve Vai and Steve Morse as winner of Kahler’s International Guitar Competition in Guitar Magazine. He has toured across the United States as guitarist for Obsession and Funhouse, rocked 93X-fest with The Coup De Grace and tore up CBGBs in New York with Crash Street featuring Melvin James. Many people will also remember seeing Jeff perform with The Killawatts and also with KQRS house band The Janitors.

Recently Jeff has enjoyed tremendous success performing as one of the Midwest’s favorite One Man Bands.

Learn more about Jeff Loven

Concert Activities

• Pre-concert activity: Free Bike Rodeo, 5 - 7 p.m.
• Food truck:  Fridley's own, Flamingos Ice Cream, will be serving ice cream and treats.
• 7-8 p.m.: Concert
  • Concert takes place outdoors near the Moore Lake Community Building. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. 

About Duo Corda

Duo CORDA is a new project on the Twin Cities' music scene. Cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany blend together elements of jazz, classical music and a variety of international music styles. Their repertoire includes some original material combined with works from Astor Piazzolla and Joaquín Rodrigo to Django Reinhardt and Jaco Pastorius.

Learn more about Duo Corda

Concert Activities

• Food truck: Fridley's own Rustic Chef and Flamingos Ice Cream will have food & ice cream treats available for purchase.

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert
  • Concert takes place outdoors near the Moore Lake Community Building. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. 

About the Northeast Orchestra

The Northeast Orchestra was started in 1972 from a group of 6 members of the Fridley League of Women Voters that wanted to gather to play music together. The orchestra has since grown to over 60 members and performs and rehearses at St. William's Church in Fridley. Full orchestra concerts take place from September to May.  The City of Fridley is excited to partner with musicians of the Northeast Orchestra to provide classical chamber music in our parks this summer.  

Learn more about the Northeast Orchestra

Concert Dates

• June 16: String Quartet
• August 11: Flute Duo
• August 25: French Horn Quintet

Concert Activities

• Food truck: Fridley's own Flamingos Ice Cream will have ice cream treats available for purchase.

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert
  • Concert takes place outdoors near the Moore Lake Community Building. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.