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The Festival at Sandpoint’s 40th annual summer concert series at Memorial Field features great music under the stars! Gates open for the Family Show at 11 a.m. with music at noon. Gates for evening shows open at 6 p.m., and concerts begin at 7:30 p.m (7 p.m. for String Cheese Incident). Get tickets, maps and info online at www.FestivalatSandpoint.com.

Thursday, July 27 - brit floyd

The Festival at Sandpoint welcomes Brit Floyd to the Festival Stage at War Memorial Field complete with a stunning light show, iconic circular screen, lasers, inflatables, and theatrics. This brand new production celebrates 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece “The Dark Side of the Moon.” Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 28 – gary clark, jr a 21st century rock ‘n’ roll messiah and blues virtuoso blends in reggae, punk, R&B, hip hop and soul in his show. The Grammy-award winner is known for songs like “This Land” (named Best Rock Song), and his debut hit, “Please Come Home.”Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 29 - train with better than ezra

Multi-award winning band Train has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks, and will bring an epic night of music filled with the band’s most iconic hits, like “Meet Virginia,” and “Hey, Soul Sister.” They’ll be joined by Better Than Ezra, a New Orleans quartet known for anthems such as “Desperately Wanting,” and “Closer.” Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, july, 30 – The string

Cheese Incident

Recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, The String Cheese Incident brings their rock-oriented Jam band style, to Sandpoint audiences with gates at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m. Hard to characterize, their music has hints of progressive bluegrass, neo-psychedelia, jazz, calypso, Afro-pop and more. The band is known for creating a fun and positive experience at their concerts, along with their long, jam improvisations.

wednesday, Aug. 3 – Family show w/ Michael Franti wednesday, Aug. 3 – Michael Franti & Soja return to the Festival Stage for the fourth time with their high-performance tunes. Franti is known for his optimistic reggae style, showcased in tunes like “Say Hey (I Love You),” “Good Day for a Good Day,” and “The Sound of Sunshine. They’ll be joined by SOJA, who provides a fresh yet soulful take on roots reggae, a blend awarded with a Grammy for their album “Beauty in the Silence.” Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:15 p.m. . friday, Aug. 4 - REO Speedwagon saturday, Aug. 5 – Ashley mcbryde

Special noon show where MichaelFranti will perform for around 60 minutes, with gates at 11 a.m. and the show starting at noon. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the show begins at 12:00 p.m.

Making hit music since 1967, REO Speedwagon is known for its soulful rock sound in songs like “Keep On Loving You” and “Take it on the Run,” making their Americana rock a staple addition to the airwaves for decades. They have sold more than 40 million albums over the years and, between 1977 and 1989, saw nine consecutive albums reach Platinum or higher. Gates open at 6 p.m. with the music beginning at 7:30.

Ashley McBryde, whose latest hit “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” earned Grammy nominations for best country song and best country solo performance, is described by Apple Music as having “gone to school on loud guitars and did her graduate studies in biker and trucker bars way off the beaten path.” sunday, Aug. 6 – The Princess Bride in Concert

The Festival finale brings something new: A cinematic concert, as Conductor Morihiko Nakahara leads the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra in providing the live-to-picture musical score of the classic film, “The Princess Bride.” The traditional Taste of the Stars wine and beer tasting is available as a buy-up option at $9.95.