Ozaukee Living local
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Events
  • About Oz
  • #EditorOfOzReviews

Once upon a time...

​You can get OLL stories delivered weekly if you subscribe here.

​Photo by Nicole Sova

Live Music in Oz:  Summer 2016

6/14/2016

1 Comment

 
Picture
Summer Sounds in Cedarburg
When summer comes to Oz, the music begins.  Live music.  Outdoors.  Family friendly.  I can't think of a better way to spend a summer evening.  Here's the lineup for the summer concert series:

Summer Sounds  On Friday nights, beginning at 7 p.m., Cedar Creek Park comes alive with music lovers of all ages.  Bring a blanket or chairs.  Food and drinks are available to purchase, or bring your own.  The playground next to the newly finished band shell is the perfect place for when the kids get bored, or take a stroll along Cedar Creek while the music plays.

Freeport Music Festival  On Friday in June 24th, July 22nd, and August 19th, the band shell at Veteran's Park on the shores of Lake Michigan is the place to be.  The music starts at 7 p.m. with an opening act, followed by the headliner at 8:30.  There is a variety of food and soft drinks for sale, as well as beer and wine choices available for purchase from the Port Washington Yacht Club, or bring your own.  There is also a playground for the kids to blow off some steam.

​Live at the Triangle  This concert series in the heart of downtown Saukville happens on Wednesday nights from 7-9:30 p.m. throughout the summer.  Food and beverages are available to purchase at the park, and every concert is "Cruise Night," so bring your hot rod if you've got it!

GALA in the Park Concert Series  Starting Thursday, July 7th and continuing through Thursday, August 25th, the Grafton Area Live Arts presents concerts from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. (or later for some). Concerts are held in Veteran's Memorial Park in Grafton along the Milwaukee River.  Food is available to purchase from John's Pizzaria of Grafton, and the Grafton Lion's Club sells popcorn and beverages.

The Patio at Newport Shores  Newport Shores is the only restaurant on the lakefront in Ozaukee County, and there outdoor stage sees an amazing lineup of artists all summer long, including an Open Mic Night every Thursday evening.

Of course, there are a variety of festivals happening throughout Oz over the summer, and live music is always on the agenda!

Gathering on the Green  This yearly concert at Rotary Park in Mequon focuses on fun for the whole family, and usually attracts pretty big name artists.  This year, the headliner is none other than Huey Lewis and the News on Friday, July 15th, while the Kids From Wisconsin and the Starliner Big Band will take the stage on Saturday the 16th.  Families can get in free with a food donation on Saturday this year, and the evening culminates with the Green's signature musical fireworks!

Hot Rods N Blues  On the last weekend in June each year, Rods-n-Relics Car Club hosts a car, truck & motorcycle show at Lime Kiln Park in Grafton, Wisconsin called Hot Rods ‘N Blues. This year, The Incorruptibles kick off the event with a set from 11:00am-1:00pm on Sunday, June 26th. Headlining the event is the “Braille Blues Daddy” Bryan Lee. His set is from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

Strawberry Festival  You'll find music every which way you turn at this annual event in downtown Cedarburg, happening the weekend of June 25th and 26th, but especially at the Gruber Law Office Main Stage next to the Festival Food Court which will feature rockin’ fun cover bands like Our House and Life in a Tree.

Grillin' in Grafton  This annual festival takes place at Lime Kiln Park, along the Milwaukee River, the first weekend in July, and is billed as Wisconsin's number one BBQ Festival.  A BBQ competition, parade, fireworks, and plenty of live music is on the agenda.

Fish Day  Billed as the "World's Largest One Day Outdoor Fish Fry," Fish Day in Port Washington is celebrating its 52nd year this July 16th.  The music headliners are of a Country Music type, featuring Josh Thompson, WAMI award winner Nora Collins, and Road Crew.

Ozaukee County Fair  One of the last free fairs in the Midwest, the Ozaukee County Fair is an excellent place to catch some live music.  Happening August 3rd through the 7th, the Fair kicks off its 157th year with the likes of the Charlie Daniels Band, the Whiskeybelles, and Pat McCurdy, among others.  With five stages of music, you're sure to find something you like.

Luxembourg Fest  An ethnic festival like no other, Luxembourg Festival in Belgium takes place August 12th through the 14th at the Belgium Community Park.  You don't have to be a Luxembourger to attend (though it probably helps).  A parade, fireworks, car show, kid's zone, craft fair, live music (featuring the headliner, Uprising, on Friday night), and more are sure to please even the non-Luxembourgers among us.   

Paramount Blues Festival  The festival comes to Port Washington's Coal Dock Park this year, over Labor Day Weekend, and is sure to be a hit.  The list of musical talent is long, and continues to grow.  This should be the perfect end to a long and glorious summer of live music in Oz.


1 Comment
Jim Bohn link
7/1/2016 05:35:20 am

Mary - you do an outstanding job with this! Well done.
Thanks for keeping us informed!

Jim

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    March 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    April 2014

    Categories

    All
    Art
    Ballet
    Beer Garden
    Belgium
    Camps For Kids
    Cedarburg
    Citizen Action
    Classes
    Classes For Kids
    Coffee
    Community Events
    Concert
    Concert Series
    Dance
    Dinner
    Fall Fun
    Family Fun
    Farmers Market
    Farms
    Festival
    Fireworks
    Fish Fry
    Fundraiser
    Grafton
    Health
    History
    Holidays
    Lake Michigan
    Live Music
    Local Food
    Mequon
    Milwaukee
    Milwaukee River
    Newburg
    Night Life
    Open Mic
    Orchestra
    Outdoors
    OzEats
    Pancake Breakfast
    Parade
    People In Our Neighborhood
    Port Washington
    Reading
    Recipes
    Restaurant
    Run/Walk
    Saukville
    Sheboygan
    Shop Local
    Storytime
    Survey
    Theatre
    Thiensville
    Waukesha
    Workshop

    RSS Feed

Published By:

Picture

Ozaukee Living Local
A Community Supported Publication

OLL is always looking for Contributing Writers and Photography, which is an excellent way to highlight what your business or organization is doing in Oz.  Not a writer but have a Story Idea or Event Submission?  Just contact us at:
 mary@ozaukeelivinglocal.com  

Contact Us

mary@ozaukeelivinglocal.com

Join our mailing list today!  One email newsletter a week, every Friday, with everything you need to know about what's happening in Oz.  
Subscribe Now
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Events
  • About Oz
  • #EditorOfOzReviews