Summertime by George! is a free concert and festival put on by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud at the local and beautiful Lake George Park in downtown, St. Cloud! The area is transformed into a fun and active place every Wednesday with free live music from local and regional bands, local vendors, artisans, and a kid’s zone for the entire family to enjoy!
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud, this free weekly event will be held every Wednesday starting in June and running through August. See you there!
June 18
HEADLINER
Rumours & Dreams: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
presented by Blaze Credit Union
7:00pm
Experience the Passion…the Drama…the Magic… the Music of Fleetwood Mac!
With a band made up of some of the Midwest’s finest talent including Pamela Helmer McNeill, Mary Jane Alm & Jeff Engholm on vocals and a host of A-List musicians, “Rumours and Dreams” will take you on a journey that walks through one of the richest songbooks in rock and roll history.
Featuring classic hits like “Rhiannon”, “The Chain”, “Don’t Stop”, “Go Your Own Way” and “Gypsy”, this is the concert event that will make you want to sing along, stand up and cheer and maybe even shed a tear.
OPENER
Presented by Falcon National Bank
Pandemic
opens the stage at 5:30pm
Performing over the years, Pandemic is made up of 5 talented musicians that have become very popular playing everyone’s favorite decade: the 80’s!! We love to have fun and keep people dancing and rocking all night!
Pandemic has played many local venues, several outdoor events and opened for many national acts (Aultimate Ozzy, Steelheart, Firehouse, Warrant, Tesla, BulletBoys, LA Guns, Ratt, Loverboy). Help us “Spread the Rock Fever!”
June 25
HEADLINER
Anthony Shore: Elvis Tribute Artist
presented by Coborn’s
7:00pm
“At the age of 3, Anthony received his first Elvis record, and his love of a legend was born. As a child, he practiced his singing, and by the age of 16, he was performing professionally. Before relocating to the United States in 2011, Anthony toured Europe, performing to sell-out audiences in Spain, Cyprus, France, Tenerife, and London. Since moving to the States, Anthony has received numerous awards and enjoys getting to know people as he performs in a variety of private, public, and corporate settings. Anthony’s versatility allows him to perform in venues of all sizes, and he sets himself apart by producing quality shows throughout the year with his All-Star Band including horn and string section.“
OPENER
Presented by Falcon National Bank
Mel & Glen
opens the stage at 5:30pm
We are a musical duo based in central Minnesota that play a WIDE variety of music!
July 9
HEADLINER
Collective Unconscious: CSNY
presented by Schlenner Wenner & Co
7:00pm
Formed in the spring of the year 2000 to support lead singer/bass player Jeff Engholm’s first solo CD (Summit Climb), CU performed around central Minnesota as a jam band. A couple of years of Wednesday nights at the Red Carpet Nightclub in St. Cloud, MN firmly established the band’s repertoire, and musicianship, and kept audiences dancing.
OPENER
Presented by Falcon National Bank
Harper’s Chord
opens the stage at 5:30pm
Harper’s Chord could be described as an Americana-country cocktail with a twist of bluegrass. This four-piece musical group, led by vocalist Jill Moore, draws from their love of modern folk, bluegrass, Americana and country music. Harper’s Chord has been captivating audiences for nearly ten years with their sweet harmonies and easy-listening acoustic songs.
July 16
HEADLINER
The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band
presented by Xcel Energy
7:00pm
The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band offers a dynamic live concert experience, featuring the greatest top 40 AM radio hits from the 1970s, perfectly crafted to get everyone on their feet! Relive the nostalgia of 8-track stereos, roller skating, polyester, and bell bottoms with The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band!
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Their repertoire includes chart-topping hits by iconic artists such as The Bay City Rollers, Hall & Oates, Three Dog Night, The O’Jays, and many more from the 1970s era. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the music of Guardians of the Galaxy and beyond!
OPENER
Presented by Falcon National Bank
Kat Blue
opens the stage at 5:30pm
Kat Blue is a 4 piece acoustic group who covers anything from country, to rock, to folk and bluegrass music! Kat Blue boasts rich full 3 part harmonies, with a champion fiddle player, strong lead guitar and percussion/harp, and exceptional lead vocals.
July 23
HEADLINER
Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm
presented by T-Mobile Fiber
7:00pm
Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm delivers a flood of classic rock anthems from the women of rock & roll! High energy & crowd engaging, legendary tracks from Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Melissa Etheridge, Heart, Blondie, Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon & more pour out of this fantastic band. Sprinkling in some R & B (Patti LaBelle) & country too (Gretchen Wilson), you’ll party along with your favorite hits this entire rockin’ show!
OPENER
Presented by Falcon National Bank
Highway 23 Acoustic Jam
opens the stage at 5:30pm
Highway 23 Acoustic Jam is a high-energy band that plays classic rock, blues, and a splash of country!
July 30
HEADLINER
Xpedition
presented by Wheelock Investment Group – RBC Wealth Management
7:00
Xpedition performs the top hits from Journey, Kansas, Foreigner and Styx. We celebrate the music that shaped rock and roll history. Our performances honor the greatest bands with authenticity and passion. Join us on this musical journey and relive the unforgettable moments that defined a generation. Get ready to rock out with us!
OPENER
Presented by Falcon National Bank
Going To The Sun
opens the stage at 5:30pm
Minneapolis-based Going To The Sun’s mix of earthy-acoustic-playful-electric-pop-rock rings with the earnest storytelling of Willie Nelson, the lush harmonies of “Pet Sounds”-era Beach Boys, and the spirited instrumentation of Modest Mouse and Arcade Fire, the result of small mountain-town Montana upbringing and two decades of being immersed in the rich music culture of Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Their music is both powerful and intimate, free-fall diving into the hard-won depths of loss and grief, and emerging with a celebratory sense of hope and purpose.
The Fabulous Armadillos
presented by LOCALiQ
7:00pm
The Fabulous Armadillos came out of their shell in 2006 and have since established a large and loyal following in Minnesota with their spot on recreations of songs from many genres of music from Country to Motown to Heavy Metal to 70’s Soft Rock and do them just like you remember. Close your eyes and you are listening to all those vinyl records again or your AM/FM radio.
The idea of the Fabulous Armadillos started with a diverse group of musicians who came together to perform “themed” concerts at the Pioneer Place On Fifth Theater in St. Cloud, MN. Themes like “One Hit Wonders”, “Woodstock”, “Motown”, “Singer/Songwriters”, “Stadium Rock” and more.
They have now played 100’s of themes at that theater as well as many regional venues in the Midwest and even in Mexico! Each show gaining them new fans and enjoying their brand of fun and entertaining, yet musically spot on performances. They have brought hundreds of special guests in for their theme shows comprising of local and national talent. COME OUT OF YOUR SHELL and see what everybody has been talking about!
OPENER
Presented by Falcon National Bank
Groovy Shoes
opens the stage at 5:00pm
Dave Cofell and Tom Kuhn deliver a mix of Classic Rock, R&B, Jazz, Pop, Country and Originals.
August 13
HEADLINER
Mason Dixon Line
presented by Eich Motor Company
7:00pm
Mason Dixon Line (MDL) is the Midwest’s premier Country-Rock outfit. Formed in 2018, brothers Justin & Jason Ploof along with seasoned musicians Micah Barrett and Tony Mazzone came together to celebrate the rich history of country music and its inhabitants. The band focuses on a live show that brings their audiences the biggest hits of the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s and 2000’s by country music Hall of Famers and icons.
Mason Dixon Line has been the supporting act for some of Country music‘s biggest names, including Blake Shelton, Tanya Tucker, John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Byrd, Neil McCoy, Sawyer Brown, Craig Morgan, Big & Rich, Justin Moore, Brothers Osborne and many more.
OPENER
Presented by Falcon National Bank
Thunder Road
opens the stage at 5:30pm
Thunder Road is a rockin’ country outfit bringing the party by cranking up the catchy hooks and big harmonies of ’90s and newer tunes from the feisty women of country music! Delivering a crowd engaging show to get the party started and keep it going, Thunder Road’s infectious enthusiasm and stage presence make this band the perfect choice for #1 country hits you will sing along to all night!