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April 2023 • News Graphic & Daily News • Exploring the Arts • 3 Regner Rocks: The summer concert series is held in Regner Park, 800 N. Main St., West Bend and run by the HomeTown Foundation. No information has been released yet on this year's lineup, but three other events are planned for the park: June 16 and 17: Biergarten, with music by Buckshot and Eric Diamond on Friday and Buckshot and FM Rodeo on Saturday. Regner Fest: July 14 and 15: Music by The Toys, from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and by Buckshot from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. German Night: July 19 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music by River City Blaskapell from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Slinger's Music in the Park concert series is hosted by the Slinger Parks and Recreation Department. It is held Wednesdays, May 24 to Aug. 16. There will also be one final "Music in the Park" event on Oct. 6. Concerts run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Community Park, 128 Kettle Moraine Drive. In addition to live music, attendees can purchase beverages from a beer garden and food from Ney's Meats & Sweets. Here is the 2023 lineup: May 24: Ryan McIntyre, sponsored by Aubrey Electric May 31: Amelia Ford, sponsored by Little Switzerland June 7: TBA, sponsored by Dittmar Reality, Inc. June 14: Redfish Remix, sponsored by Homestead Advisors June 21: 7000apart, sponsored by Help at Home June 28: Jesse Stratton Band, sponsored by Wendy Wendorf July 12: Jacob Olson, sponsored by Forte Bank July 19: Wasted Talent, sponsored by Joe's Slinger Service July 26: Dirty Boogie Duo, sponsored by Zeller Transportation Aug. 6: Alyssia Dominguez, sponsored by Slinger Gridiron Club Aug. 16: Hometown, sponsored by Dittmar Reality, Inc. Aug. 23: TBA, sponsored by Cal Fitness Oct. 6: A special Homecoming tailgate event featuring Redfish Remix, sponsored by Zuern Building Products The Bend: The nonprofit's mission is to connect people through entertainment, social and educational experiences. Its vision is to be a world-class historic, yet modern, experience venue providing a vital creative space for and with the community. And that includes providing live music across all genres. The Bend is located at 125 N. Main St., West Bend. To learn more, go to thebendwi.org or call 262-346-7156. The following shows are planned for now through June 1: Thursday, April 6: Very Garcia: A Jerry Garcia Tribute Friday, April 14: The Boy Band Night Saturday, April 15: The Rush Tribute Project Sunday, April 16: The Rush Tribute Project Project #2 Friday, April 21: Kettle Moraine Blues Fest Saturday, April 22: Kettle Moraine Blues Fest Thursday, April 27: Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta Friday April 28: Twitty & Lunn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta Saturday, April 29: Willy Porter Band Ft. Special Guest Tangled Liens Trio Friday, May 19: Old Guys with Old Songs w/ Fred Luft, Rick Gilbertson & Friends Saturday, May 20: Foo Foo Dolls Wednesday, May 31: Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles Thursday, June 1: Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles OZAUKEE COUNTY: Summer Sounds: Summer Sounds: The 10-week free concert series in Cedar Creek Park will celebrate 20 years this year. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday nights from June 16 to Aug. 17. The 2023 lineup is expected to be announced in late April or early May. To watch for the announcement, go to http://www.summersounds. net/2022. Cedar Creek Park is located at N54W5900 Portland Road, Cedarburg. Gathering on the Green: Mequon's Rotary Park's signature event, Gathering on the Green is held the third weekend in July and specializes in providing memorable experiences through top musical entertainment. Ann Wilson of Heart will perform Saturday, July 15th with special guest Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas. On Sunday morning, Rise and Shine in the Park will feature the Christian country trio Cain. Friday night will be focused on community and fundraising for a special project. The Mequon- Thiensville Community Foundation will host the event, which will be a fundraiser for a planned pedestrian and bicycle path that will connect Rotary Park with the Ozaukee Interurban Trail. Rotary Park is located at 4100 W. Highland Road, Mequon. To learn more or to purchase tickets, go to https:// www.gatheringonthegreen.org/ Grafton Gala: The outdoor music series in Grafton's Veterans Park, 1000 13th Ave., runs for six Thursdays, starting July 13 through the end of August. Concerts run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is presented by Grafton Area Live Arts, with presenting sponsor The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce. To watch for a schedule, go to https:// grafton-wi.org/. Country in the Burg 2023: Country in the Burg's goal is to bring some of the top country music artists to Cedarburg and to raise money for the military, Children's Hospital and other charities The concerts are held in August in Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg. Performing this year are Kip Moore, Sara Evans and Restless Road on Friday, Aug. 25 and Lee Brice, Michael Ray and Tyler Farr on Saturday, Aug. 26. To order tickets or learn more, go to www. countryintheburg.com/2023-line-up-1. The Cedarburg Art Museum's beer garden and live music will return this year, along with its partnership with Lakefront Brewing. The events are held from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. To learn more, go to cedarburgartmuseum.org. Below are the list of artists performing this year, along with the featured food truck for that night: June 8: January Autumn; Pork in the Road June 15: Carol & the Key Notes; Blue Cow Creperie June 22: Lou's Jazz Express; That Taco Guy July 29: Jay Matthees; Meat on the Street July 6: Lulu Quintet July 13: Terry King; Falafel Guys July 20: Ryan Kautzer Duo; Yummy Bones July 27: Five Foot Two Jazz Aug. 3: Some Assembly Required; Blue Cow Creperie Aug 10: Whitney Clapper & Demetra Prochaska; Tots on the Street Aug. 17: Lisa Edgar & Razzmatazz; Greek Street East Aug. 31: Caribbean Eclipse; That Taco guy Sept. 7: Will Ulrich; Falafel Guys Sept. 14: Roxie Beane; Meat on the Street Shully's River Sounds has three concerts planned this year along the Milwaukee River. Enjoy open outdoor seating and food and beverages available for purchases. Held at Shully's Cuisine & Events, 146 Green Bay Road, Thiensville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.. Live music goes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Planned for this year are: June 8: Random Maxx Aug. 3: Eddie Butts Sept. 7: Five Card Studs Best Dam Blues: Billed as Wisconsin's premier two-day blues festival, the event along the Thiensville Village Park dam features some of the best blues musicians from around the country. This year's event is planned for Sept. 15 and 16. Admission is free. Stay tuned for performers on the festival website, http://bestdambluesfest.com/. News Graphic file photo Thousands pack Cedar Creek Park every Friday night between June and August to listen to the bands.

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