It’s officially summer, now, and the PDD Calendar is stuffed with every ding-dang concert from here to eternity (or at least, like, Tower or somewhere). Of course, the usual suspects like Bayfront Festival Park and Big Top Chautauqua are in there, as are smaller series like Bayside Sounds, Chester Creek Concert Series and Summer (Mostly) Thursdays. Here’s a peek at some of the upcoming sure-to-be outdoor-music highlights.
Martin Zellar
Pier B Resort Patio
Twin Cities songsmith Zellar performs on the roof of Pier B on Independence Day.
The New Power Generation
Big Top Chautauqua
Prince’s former backing band performs his music.
Rock Fest
Cadotte, WI
Greased-back radio-rockers like Disturbed and Godsmack perform.
The Latelys
Glensheen Mansion
Duluth’s buzz band performs as part of the Concerts on the Pier series.
Hodag Country Music Festival
Rhinelander, WI
Clint Black and many others perform during this multi-day event.
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
Bayfront Festival Park
A half-day of music.
Water is Life Festival
Bayfront Festival Park
The Indigo Girls and guests perform.
The Black-eyed Snakes
Glensheen Mansion
There’s no way Sparhawk doesn’t end up in the water at this one.
All Pints North Summer Brewfest
Bayfront Festival Park
High on Stress and Viva Kneivel perform.
Vince Gill
Big Top Chautauqua
The country legend performs.
Bayfront Blues Festival
Bayfront Festival Park
Three days of blues music and related styles.
Duluth-Superior Pride Festival
Bayfront Festival Park
A buncha bands — lineup TBA — will play in support of, you know, human rights.
Lyle Lovett
Big Top Chautauqua
The high-haired one makes an appearance in the big tent.
Grand Rocktember Music Festival
Grand Casino Hinckley
Every glam metal band ever formed performs. Also, Tesla.
Super Big Block Party
Outside the Red Herring Lounge
Hippo Campus, Lissie, Heiruspecs, Communist Daughter, et. al.