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Millennium Park's Free Summer Concert Series Lineup Is Out

By Emma G. Gallegos in Arts & Entertainment on Mar 31, 2016 3:54PM

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Millennium Park (Photo by fotomattic via the Chicagoist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)

The city has just released the line-up for their free summer concert series that starts Millennium Park in June.

Blonde Redhead and Ryley Walker will kick off outdoor concert season on Monday June 6. Concerts will be held at Jay Pritzker Pavilion just about every Monday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. through August, though there will be lulls in the schedule for Taste of Chicago, Lollapalooza and unannounced acts for a separate programs "Millennium Park Presents", according to DNAinfo.

The line-up span the globe and genres from indie rock to gospel to free jazz. Some highlights include local indie rockers Marrow, Swedish indie folk singer/songwriter Jose Gonzalez, Maryland's indie pop group Lower Dens, and socially conscious local rapper ProbCause.

Do remember to double-check the city's website before you head out, because this schedule is subject to change (and there are still a few TBDs that haven't been nailed down).

June 6
Blonde Redhead + Ryley Walker

June 9
Lee Fields & The Expressions + Makaya McCraven

June 13
Rodrigo Amarante + Leyla MaCalla

June 16
Nneka + Gina Chavez

June 20
DJ Spooky's Rebirth of a Nation + Kelan Phil Cohran’s Summer Solstice Ensemble

June 23
Maceo Parker + Marrow

June 27
Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra + Ecos del Pacifico

June 30
TBD + Lower Dens

July 11
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force + ProbCause

July 14
Azymuth + Sidewalk Chalk

July 18
King Sunny Ade + Ugochi & The Afro Soul Ensemble

July 21
Heritage Blues Orchestra + Toshi Reagon

July 25
The Jones Family Singers + Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir

Aug. 1
Jose Gonzalez + Tall Heights

Aug. 4
Sinkane + Mark de Clive-Lowe

Aug. 11

Mbongwana Star + Dos Santos Antibeat Orchestra

Aug. 18
Elephant Revival + Mandolin Orange

Aug. 25
Homme

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