Music in the Park is an annual summertime series that features live music performances in Veterans Park in downtown River Falls. The park offers a beautiful and centrally located setting for folks of all ages to gather and listen to a diverse range of live entertainment. Local businesses help fund the event by signing up to sponsor a the concert series or individual concerts. Music in the Park is CAB's longest running event with its 1994 beginnings predating the existence of CAB.

Music in the Park 2023 will have performances every Thursday night from 7-9pm in June, July, and August, with the exception of July 13. A few concerts will start early as noted in the schedule below. Most concerts will be take place in Veterans Park, 1 N. Main St., but two performances will be at The Garage Bikes & Brews, as indicated in the schedule. There will be no rain site this year. Visit Music in the Park on Facebook for more information if the weather is threatening.

We’re excited to announce that our Garage Bikes & Brews shows will feature Joyann Parker on July 27, and Charlie Parr on August 24. These concerts will also have food and beverage trucks.

 

2023 Music in the Park Schedule


Thursday, June 1, Veterans Park

6:00-7:15 Dan Israel

Minneapolis-based Dylanesque singer-songwriter

7:30-9:00 Thea Ennen and Dave Ja Vue

Legendary local folk singer-songwriter duo


Thursday, June 8, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

Firewater Rebels

Contemporary Americana


Thursday, June 15, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

PK Mayo

with special guest Dylan Salfer

Minnesota Hall of Fame blues man with local guitar phenom


Thursday, June 22, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

Patchouli

Downbeat-nominated jazz fusion and folk rock


Thursday, June 29, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

Justin Barts & the Way Out

Local soul/funk guitarist-led band


Thursday, July 6, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

Howard “Guitar” Luedtke & Blue Max

Award-winning legendary blues guitarist


Thursday, July 13

No concert - Enjoy River Falls Days!


Thursday, July 20, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

Danger Rangers

Classic Americana local trio


Thursday, July 27, 7-9pm, Garage Bikes & Brews

Joyann Parker

Contemporary soul/blues powerhouse


Thursday, August 3, 7-9pm 6-8pm, Veterans Park

Pickled Beats

Spicy acoustic folk rock duo


Thursday, August 10, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

Slapdash Bluegrass

Contemporary foot-stompin’ newgrass


Thursday, August 17, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

Mike Munson with Mikkel Beckman

Bluesy folk guitar and washboard


Thursday, August 24, 6:30-9pm, Garage Bikes & Brews

Charlie Parr

Tommy Bentz opens

Internationally acclaimed blues/folk singer-songwriter


Thursday, August 31, 7-9pm, Veterans Park

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

Minneapolis-based art rock jazz fusion phenoms


Music in the Park Sponsors

Music in the Park 2023 is made possible by our sponsors. If you like Music in the Park, please stop by and thank them for their support.


Funding Partner

River Falls Chamber of Commerce


Platinum Sponsors

First National Bank

WESTconsin Credit Union

River Falls Main Street BID Board


Gold Sponsors

608 Brewing Company

Brickhouse Music

The Garage Bikes & Brews

Hub 70 Design & Print

Leitch Insurance Group

Recharge Chiropractic

River Falls Business Leaders

River Falls State Bank

Whole Earth Market Co-op