Outdoor Music

Summer entertainment at its best! Each week different local bands perform from a wide variety of genres. Intermission acts feature community organizations and entertainers.

 

 

 

 

Music & Entertainment

Thursdays just got a little more fun!

Grab a bite to eat from your favorite food vendor or downtown White Bear Lake restaurant, and join us for some fantastic live music! Limited seating available, or you are welcome to bring your own chairs/blankets while you enjoy the best outdoor entertainment summer has to offer!

 

Special Thanks to:

Gazebo Stage Sponsor

3rd Street Stage Sponsor

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Castaways

Scotty Reed Band with Bruce McCabe

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Gazebo Stage
7:00 pm Intermission – White Bear Dance Center

Scotty Reed Band is a 6-piece Minnesota based band specializing in upbeat traditional electric Chicago, west coast swing & jump blues. The band has been together over 25 years building a large fanbase, many in the White Bear Lake area. The band includes guitar, drums, upright bass, lots of harmonica, plus Bruce McCabe on keyboard. Three band members are inducted into the Minnesota Blues Hall Of Fame, & many consider them one of the best blues bands in Minnesota.

Bare Bones Band

Kinda Fonda Wanda

6:00 – 9:00 pm
3rd Street Stage
7:15 pm Intermission – White Bear Pep Band

High-octane, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Honky-Tonk inspired by the queen of rockabilly, Wanda Jackson! Formed in 2018, the group has developed a solid repertoire of Wanda Jackson hits and deep cuts, featuring Amanda White, a vocal powerhouse and compelling band leader. They have been selected to play the Minnesota State Fair, and have also appeared at Rockabilly festivals in WI and SC. Two original songs “Discount Love” b/w “Aces” are out now on 7-inch vinyl, CD, video and streaming. KFW put their own stamp on cool cuts by Patsy Cline, Barbara Mandrell, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Scotty Reed with Bruce McCabe

Maiden Dixie

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Gazebo Stage
7:00 pm Intermission – Richter Piano

Energetic. Passionate. Exuberant. One would be hard-pressed to find a band that more embodies these qualities than Maiden Dixie. Breaking onto the music scene in the fall of 2011, this country rock quintet has been gaining unchecked momentum ever since. They’ve played every A-list club in Minnesota, opened for several national acts, and are well suited for the bigger outdoor stages at fairs or festivals. While performing live, these five musicians combine their talents, experience, and love of music to form a true bond with their audience. With an inimitable blending of the country, rock, blues and folk genres, Maiden Dixie guarantees an exciting and enthusiastic live performance that is sure to get the audience up on their feet dancing.

Whisky Stone

The Bad Companions

6:00 – 9:00 pm

3rd Street Stage
7:15 pm Intermission – Inspiration Performing Arts

The group is a long-standing & crowd-pleasing Twin Cities roots rock quartet with a strong original catalog and size-able set list. They play a high spirited mix of rockabilly, R&B, country and blues. They’ve entertained folks everywhere from the corner bar to county fairs, car shows, and music festivals around the Midwest with a dynamic live show that’s ear, dance and family friendly!

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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Salsa del Soul

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Gazebo Stage
7:00 pm Intermission – White Bear Drum Line

Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose to provide great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans. The musicians of Salsa del Soul represent some of the finest talents in the Twin Cities Latin music scene. The styles of music they perform include Son, Son Montuno, Plena, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Timba, and, of course, Salsa! Salsa del Soul performs locally at restaurants and bars, jazz and Latin festivals, private engagements, and other locations and events.

Sponsored by:

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American Bootleg

6:00 – 9:00 pm

3rd Street Stage
7:15 pm Intermission – Mahtomedi Zephyr Jazz Ensemble

Twin Cities based cover band American Bootleg is best described as a high energy tribute to Rock and Roll. Veterans of various Minneapolis bands, the 5-piece group brings 40+ years of collective stage experience. With a setlist spanning SIX decades, American Bootleg plays songs you know and love – plus some you’ve forgotten about.

Thursday, July 6, 2023

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Sawyer's Dream

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Gazebo Stage
7:00 pm Intermission – Jordan Michael

Inspired by the vocal harmonies of bands such as the Mamas & the Papas, ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, Minneapolis based Sawyer’s Dream is an established original 70s vibe band, uniquely cross-blending Americana, Pop, Rock and Soul. Featuring powerhouse male and female lead vocals and intricate four-part harmonies, their music is engaging, upbeat and earthy, offering the listener a modern take on classic pop-rock. Formatted for an audience of all ages, the songs will take you back to simpler times; a time of dreams, nature and human kindness.

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Beartown Band

6:00 – 9:00 pm

3rd Street Stage
7:15 pm Intermission – Just for Kix

Multi genre Beartown offers something for everybody. Our repertoire spans from the 60’s to today’s music. Strong vocals and thoughtfully crafted renditions lend to a powerful yet not loud performance. 

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Salsa del Soul

Jennifer Grimm & Joe Cruz / ETC Productions: Madagascar

6:00 – 9:00 pm
6:00-7:00 pm ETC Productions: Madagascar
7:00-9:00 pm  Jennifer Grimm & Joe Cruz

Madagascar JR is a musical based on the smash DreamWorks animated movie, Madagascar! Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”
Jennifer Grimm & Joe Cruz have joined forces to bring their passionate talents together on one stage.

 

Scary Numan

Minty Hippo

6:00 – 9:00 pm

3rd Street Stage
7:15 pm Intermission – TBA

Minty Hippo is a five person band from Minnesota dabbling in the sounds of pop, rock, and indie tunes. We like to say we play what works. Adapting to our enviroment to create an atmosphere where good music can happen.

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Brio Brass Band

New Primitives

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Gazebo Stage
7:00 pm Intermission – Healing Within Acupuncture Tai Chi Demo

The music is a mixture of different genres, Reggae/Ska, R&B, Afro Cuban, World Music, deep Funk and American Rock and Roll. Sometimes all played at the same time. New Primitive live shows are legendary, big fun, hypnotic, dance filled events where the music is designed to bring the performers and the audiences into greater focus and deep into the groove, all day or night long! Prim’s bring a unique vibe unmatched by any of their contemporaries!

Helium for Liftoff

Dani Erin/Josh Cleveland Band

6:00 – 9:00 pm

3rd Street Stage
7:15 pm Intermission – The Mother Band

Josh was a contestant on Season 12 of The Voice! My musical influences range from artists and bands like Def Leopard, Pearl Jam, and Paula Abdul to Amos Lee, Martin Sexton, Stevie Wonder, Leon Bridges, and many in between. I love a vocal and lyric that can break your heart as well as a tasty melody that gets stuck in your head for days at a time. A rip-roaring guitar solo has its place as well.

 

Dani Erin is coming off an 8 year hiatus, and her newest sophomore album “Grow” is an eclectic mixture of retro-pop original music. Pulling influence from Stevie Nicks, Amy Winehouse and Steely Dan.  While living in NYC, she was coined “The next generation of jazz” by Nextbop following the release of her first album “To Be Sown”. 

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Whisky Stone

Power of 10

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Gazebo Stage
7:00 pm Intermission – Children’s Performing Arts

A 10-piece band specializing in current and classic songs. Our vocalists cover ranges from Beyoncé and Lizzo to Van Morrison and Prince. Our rhythm section lays down R&B grooves from Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson to rock feels of Chicago and Bruce Springsteen! Our horn section plays intricate parts from Earth, Wind & Fire and Tower of Power to melodies from Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake.

Kinda Fonda Wonda

The Authorities

6:00 – 9:00 pm

3rd Street Stage
7:15 pm Intermission – The Movement MN

Classic rock n roll band does a large variety music.