Grand Island Parks & Rec announce Summer Concert Series

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Press Release) - The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department will be providing live music this summer, with concerts taking place Thursday evenings from 8-9 p.m.

Concerts will run June 1 through July 6 at either Grace Abbott Park or Buechler Park.

June 1 – Coed Blue – Grace Abbott Park – Everyone will walk away dancing after hearing this band. Their music is electric, covering many different musical styles.

June 8 – Jesse Karr Band – Grace Abbott Park – A variety of music that will suit any crowd.

June 15 –Mohanna with Red Shoes – Buechler Park – A broad variety of classic songs including some history and humor.

June 22 – Blue Plate Special – Buechler Park – Their songs give the audience a feeling for American roots music, covering R&B, jazz-infused Americana, and a touch of rock.

June 29 – TeZZ – Grace Abbott Park – Seasoned performers on vocals, keyboard, sax, flute and percussion, playing classics from the American songbook – pop, swing, jump, and more.

July 6 – OK Sisters – Buechler Park – Kate Fly and Karen Lee have been performing acoustic music for over 35 years together in Nebraska along with close friend Martin Tilley, who plays the blues harmonica. The genre of music they play is blues, country, pop and Americana.