REFRESHING RETREAT FROM URBAN LIFE

Lanesboro Rhythms On The Root

Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to announce another stellar lineup the outdoor summer music series Rhythms on the Root. The series activates the vibrant asset of Gateway Park as a place for the Lanesboro community and visitors to gather and celebrate with live music. The concerts will take place from 6 to 7:30 pm on the second Saturday of every month this summer: June (General B & the Wiz), July (Sleeping Jesus), and August (Faith Boblett). Tickets are on sale now and are $20 General Admission and $15 Lanesboro Arts Members (free for youth age 12 and under, but ticket still required). Find details at lanesboroarts.org

Driftless Music Gardens

Driftless Music Gardens is gearing up for an epic summer of festivals: Bonfire (June 8-10), Boogie Down (July 21-22), and People Fest (August 11-12). Hillsboro, Wisconsin

Founded by five members of Madison’s The People Brothers Band, Driftless Music Gardens is home to festivals and events that pair exceptional natural scenery and with some of the best musical and artistic talent the Midwest has to offer. Located in idyllic rural Hillsboro, Wisconsin, this summer’s Driftless Music Gardens lineups include bands from near and far – Michael Franti & Spearhead to Armchair Boogie to Yonder Mountain String Band to Joe & Vicki Price. “It’s in this beautiful place that we hope to change lives by creating a one of a kind experience rooted in compassion and appreciation for life and arts,” they write on their website, driftlessmusicgardens.com (where you can also find event details and purchase tickets)!

DECORAH LAWN CHAIR NIGHTS!

Lawn Chair night is a long-standing Thursday evening summer tradition in Decorah thanks to the Downtown Decorah Betterment Association! The series has continued to evolve in recent years, with a few select performances happening at the Winneshiek County Courthouse, and the majority of the Thursday evening concerts firing up on Washington Street, outside of the Hotel Winneshiek and Impact Coffee.

Find the entire lineup at visitdecorah.org – with both local, regional, and national performers helping make summer in Decorah a fun place to be! (See page 19 for the full line-up!)

Turkey River

Cabin Concerts

Down on the Turkey River, outside of Elkader, a few folks have been working hard to make some incredible events happen –canoeing and kayaking, live music, camping – and music – all the good stuff. Save the date for the July 1415 Music Campout, for sure! Check out all the upcoming shows and details: www.cabinconcerts.org

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