It's not summer without outdoor music. Here's your 2023 Green Bay-area guide to all the concert series, new, old and even on the water

GREEN BAY - To say the summer calendar is packed with outdoor music is an understatement.

You'll find a reason to throw the lawn chair in the car and soak up some tunes in a park, at a vineyard, in a beer garden, along the Fox River, in a garden or right in the middle of the street most any day or night of the week from now through Labor Day and beyond. Summertime in Wisconsin flies by, so make some time to take in live music from artists performing on not just stages, but on a front porch and even aboard a pontoon.

Most of the offerings are free, but some require paid admission or advance tickets. Food and drink are always part of the equation, but carry-in rules vary greatly, so check websites before loading up the cooler or a picnic basket.

RETURNING NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITES

Ashwaubenon Concerts in the Park

When/where: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays at Klipstine Park, 900 Anderson Drive, Ashwaubenon. Concessions sold on site by community groups. Picnic tables available or bring a chair or blanket. Rain site: Ashwaubenon Community Center. Cost: Free

• June 14: Rocker
• June 21: Paul Evansen
• June 28: Bay Area Big Band
• July 12: Let Me Be Frank Productions
• July 19: Open Tab
• July 26: Daddy D Productions
• Aug. 2: 7000apart

Rockin' in Josten

When/where: 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Josten Park, 2280 Town Hall Road, Bellevue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concessions on site. Cost: Free.

• June 19: Rocker
• July 10: Got Wisco?
• July 24: Acme Pickers
• Aug. 14: CRS Band

Tunes on Tuesdays

When/where: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Vickery Village Pavilion, Suamico. Rain or shine. No carry-ins; food, wine, beer, mixed drinks sold by Chives Restaurant. Parking behind Four Way and Spork. Cost: Free.

• June 13: Carbon Road
• June 20: The Cougars
• June 27: Conscious Pilot
• July 11: Grand Union
• July 18: Sonic Circus
• July 25: Ask Your Mother
• Aug. 1: Modern Day Drifters
• Aug. 8: Third Wheels
• Aug. 15: The Bandits
• Aug. 22: Bad Habitz
• Aug. 29: Bazooka Joe

Green Bay City Band

When/where: 7 p.m. (a change from 7:30 p.m. in years past) every Wednesday from June 14 through Aug. 16 at St. James Park on Monroe Avenue in downtown Green Bay. It’s the 120th season for the 40-member band. Greg Sauve directs. Rain date is Thursdays. Cost: Free.

• June 14: "American Standards," featuring music that is part of the fabric of America.
• June 21: "Music Legends," featuring the songs of Carole King, Bobby Darin, Burt Bacharach and others.
• June 28: "Night at the Movies," featuring famous film music. Assistant conductor Steve Bader directs.
• July 5: "Celebrate America," featuring a patriotic program that includes Sousa marches, "God Bless America," "America the Beautiful" and a tribute to veterans.
• July 12: "Sports Salute," featuring "On, Wisconsin!," NFL theme music, Packers music and the Bay Port High School Drumline.
• July 19: "A World of Music," featuring trombone solos by Andy Bader.
• July 26: "On Broadway," featuring band arranger Shawn Postell as director, high school performers and Broadway classics.
• Aug. 2: "Big Band Night," featuring "Harlem Nocturne" and "Somewhere Beyond the Sea."
• Aug. 9: "A Night with Neil Diamond," featuring special guest vocalist Paul Evansen.
• Aug. 16: "Rock, Roll and Remember," featuring a salute to Dick Clark, Chicago and The Beatles.

NEW ADDITIONS THIS YEAR

Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series

When/where: 4-6:30 p.m. for 10 consecutive Sundays at Leicht Memorial Park, downtown Green Bay. It will be the first of three years of the series, to promote equity and inclusivity through music in an underused public space, thanks to a $90,000 Levitt AMP Grant Award secured by On Broadway Inc. Cost: Free.

• June 25: Empire Strikes Brass
• July 2: Nancy Sanchez
• July 9: Terrance Simien & The Zyeco Experience
• July 16: The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.
• July 23: Raye Zaragoza
• July 30: The Claudettes
• Aug. 6: Emily Wolfe
• Aug. 13: Ric Wilson
• Aug. 20: Chatham Rabbits
• Aug. 27: Bumpus

The Shanty Series

When/where: 6-8 p.m. on six Thursday nights at six different bar patios and beer gardens. Hosted by Shipyard District Inc. Cost: Free.

• June 15: Brass Differential for Shipyard District Block Party at 824 S. Broadway
• June 29: The Dirty Martinis at The Public Haus, 813 S. Broadway
• July 20: Hip Pocket at Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 1313 S. Broadway
• Aug. 10: Doozey at State Street Pub, 1238 State St.
• Aug. 17: Whiskey Ditch at Hammer Inn, 1208 State St.
• Aug. 24: Unity the Band at Overtime Grill & Pub, 1423 S. Broadway

Porch Light Collective Concert Series

When/where: 6-9 p.m. every Thursday through September at Captain's Walk Winery, 345 S. Adams St., Green Bay. Musicians perform on the front porch. Limited lawn furniture available; listeners encouraged to bring their own chair. Wine and hard cider available for purchase. Cost: Free.

• June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 21: The Standard Collective
• June 15: Acoustic Mayhem
• June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 7: The Speako Chords
• June 29, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 14: Hannah Rose
• July 6, Aug. 31: Charms
• Aug. 3, Sept. 28: The Ryan and Brad Experience

HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN GREEN BAY

Fridays on the Fox

When/where: 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays on CityDeck, downtown Green Bay. Some seating available but good idea to bring a lawn chair. Food and drink for sale from Hagemeister Park. Cost: Free.

• June 9: NEW Dueling Pianos
• June 16: American Platinum
• June 23: Bazooka Joe
• June 30: Road Trip
• July 7: Eight Second Ride
• July 14: Hip Pocket
• July 21: The Cougars

Washington Street Block Party

When/where: 2-5 p.m. one Sunday a month on South Washington Street, downtown Green Bay. Purchase takeout food from nearby restaurants and dine outside. Outdoor seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Family games. Cost: Free.

• July 9: Star Six Nine
• Aug. 6: Unity the Band

Summer in the Park

When/where: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Whitney Park, 800 Main St., Green Bay. Food trucks on site. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Cost: Free.

• July 20: Kevin Van Ess & The Talk of the Town
• July 27: Frank and Amy from Let Me Be Frank Productions
• Aug. 3: Erin Krebs
• Aug. 10: Good for the Soul
• Aug. 17: Stephanie Guzman

HAPPENING IN DE PERE

Knights on the Fox

When/where: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays along the Fox River at St. Norbert College, De Pere. Named one of the 10 best outdoor concert series in the country in 2023. Picnicking begins at 5 p.m. Carry in your own picnic or purchase sandwiches, snacks and drinks from Phil’s inside Campus Center. Thompson Marina docks open. Parking in the lots off Third Street. Weather cancellation updates at snc.edu/go/kotf. Cost: Free.

• July 11: The Cougars
• July 18: Garrett Thorn
• July 25: FBI & The Untouchable Horns
• Aug. 1: Fire on High
• Aug. 8: Brass Differential

Music on the Plaza

When/where: 5-9 p.m. on fourth Friday of the month on Michael J. Walsh Plaza, on James Street between Wisconsin Street and Broadway, De Pere. Outdoor dining seating, food vendor, craft beers, hard seltzers and other beverages. Cost: Free.

• June 23: Jackson Mankowski and Nick Gonnering Trio
• July 28: Kirstie Kraus Trio and Listening Party
• Aug. 25: Kyle Megna & Ross Catterton and Girl & the Gunn

De Pere Beer Gardens

When/where: 4:30-8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Voyageur Park, De Pere. Food trucks, craft beer, hard seltzer and family games and entertainment. Proceeds benefit De Pere parks. Cost: Free.

• June 27: Courtney Paulson and Jackson Mankowski (no rain date)
• July 25: Kylar Kuzio and Acoustic Mayhem (rain date is Aug. 1)
• Aug. 22: Jackson Taylor and Ben Boncher (rain date is Aug. 29)

De Pere City Band

When/where: 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Voyageur Park, De Pere. Ken Petersen directs. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Cost: Free.

• June 14: "Salute to America"
• June 28: "Let's Dance"
• July 12: "Salute to Broadway"
• July 26: "Disney Favorites"
• Aug. 2: "Big Bands Hits"
• Aug. 9: "Hymns for Band"

IT'S A SUMMER PARTY

igNight Markets

When/where: 5-10 p.m. one Saturday each month July through September and 5-9 p.m. October, each at a different Broadway District location. Open-air marketplace features local artisans, interactive art demonstrations, life-size games, food.

• July 15: Jake’O, with The People Brothers Band and Morgan Piontek, at Neville Public Museum. Light Up the Fox Boat Parade at 8:30 p.m.
• Aug. 19: Nur-D, with Wave Magnetik & Rowanne and 7000apart at Leicht Memorial Park. Hot-air balloon glow 8-9 p.m.
• Sept. 16: Acts TBA on South Broadway between Walnut and Howard streets.
• Oct. 14: Acts TBA under the Mason Street Bridge

Block Party Summer Concert Series

When/where: 7-10 p.m. Fridays and select other nights outside at Badger State Brewing Co., 990 Tony Canadeo Run, Ashwaubenon. Food trucks 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free.

• June 9: Legendary Shack Shakers, with Dex Romweber & Vive Le Vox
• June 16: Dig Deep
• June 23: Supersuckers, with Delta Bombers
• June 24: Cruella
• June 30: Good Morning Bedlam, with Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish
• July 7: Hollyy, with Horace Greene
• July 11: Igor and the Red Elvises

OVER IN THE TITLETOWN DISTRICT

Acoustic Lunch

When/where: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays on Hy-Vee Plaza in the Titletown District, Green Bay. Order lunch from one of the Titletown restaurants. No carry-ins. Cost: Free.

• June 9: Backstage Pass
• June 16: Acoustic Endorphins
• June 23: Mick Grasso
• June 30: 7000apart
• July 7: Scotty Meyer
• July 14: Frank Childress
• July 21: Mike Maher
• July 28: Seth James
• Aug. 4: Acoustic Endorphins
• Aug. 11: Andy Braun
• Aug. 18: Paige Anderson
• Aug. 25: One Dan Man Band
• Sept. 1: Chris Okkerse
• Sept. 8: 7000apart
• Sept. 15: Mike Maher
• Sept. 22: Nicki Sims
• Sept. 29: Backstage Pass

Music + Munchies

When/where: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays on the 46 Below patio in the Titletown District, Green Bay. Lunchtime acoustic performances. Food available for purchase from 46 Below. No carry-ins.

• June 5: Paige Anderson
• June 12: 7000apart
• June 19: Jacob Fannin
• June 26: Mick Grasso
• July 3: Justin Levanetz
• July 10: Andy Braun
• July 17: Scotty Steel
• July 24: Chris Okkerse
• July 31: Seth James
• Aug. 7: Doug Sheen
• Aug. 14: Nicki Sims
• Aug. 21: Carmyn
• Aug. 28: Mike Maher
• Sept. 11: Scotty Meyer
• Sept. 18: 90s Jake
• Sept. 25: Scotty Meyer

Titletown Beats

When/where: 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 15 and Aug. 18 on Hy-Vee Plaza in Titletown District. Concerts by national acts still to be announced. Last year’s concerts featured Tai Verdes, Hunter Hayes and 3OH!3.

Cost: Free

CONCERTS THAT REQUIRE A TICKET

Wine Down Concert Series

When/where: 6 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31 at LedgeStone Vineyards & Gnarly Cedar Brewing, 6381 Wisconsin 57, Greenleaf. No alcoholic carry-ins: water, non-alcoholic drinks and light snack carry-ins allowed. Beer, wine and food sold on site. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket for lawn seating. (For information on free jazz music 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, visit the LedgeStone site.)

Cost: $10 and up, depending on the act and whether your choose lawn seating or reserved table patio seating. Order tickets in advance at ledgestonevineyards.xyz.

• June 8: Adam Greuel & The Space Burritos, with High & Rising
• June 15: Feed the Dog
• June 22: Kyle Megna & The Monsoons, with Rob Anthony
• June 29: The People Brothers Band
• July 6: Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels
• July 13: Willy Porter Band
• July 20: Wire & Nail, with Horace Greene
• July 27: Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
• Aug. 3: The Last Revel
• Aug. 10: Charlie Parr
• Aug. 17: Them Coulee Boys
• Aug. 24: TBA
• Aug. 31: Dead Horses, with The Wildwoods

Les Sumpf Grand Concert Series

When/where: 7-9 p.m. Fridays at Billie Kress Amphitheater in Schneider Family Grand Garden at Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket or picnic basket. No beverage carry-ins. Beverages sold on site, along with light concessions.

Cost: $35 and up adults, $10 ages 3-17. Advance tickets encouraged at gbbg.org. Advance sales end 24 hours before the concert. Tickets $10 more at the gate.

• July 14: Nearly Diamond: A Tribute to Neil Diamond
• Aug. 11: Sounds of Nashville, featuring singer/songwriters Lee Thomas Miller, Matt Jenkins and Jim Beavers
• Sept. 8: Absolute Queen: A Queen Tribute for Brews, Bistros, & Bonfires

Sanimax Concert Series

When/where: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Billie Kress Amphitheater in Schneider Family Grand Garden at Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road. Bring your own picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket. No beverage carry-ins. Beverages sold on site, along with light concessions.

Cost: Free to GBBG members, $26 family (two adults and children 17 and younger in the household or grandchildren), $13 adult, $11 ages 62 and older, military and students with school ID, $5 ages 3-17.

• June 8: The Pocket Kings
• June 15: John Kelley & Fusion Xpress Orchestra
• June 22: Civic Symphony of Green Bay
• June 29: Cathy Grier
• July 20: Nettle Hill
• July 27: Patchouli and Terra Guitarra
• Aug. 3: Alive Again (Chicago tribute band)
• Aug. 17: Moonglow

Music on the Green: Summer Solstice

When/where: 5-8:30 p.m. June 21 at Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Rain or shine. No food or drink carry-ins. Food trucks and bar on site. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; limited park seating. All buildings and playground will be open. This is the only Music on the Green concert of the season.

Cost: $5 members, $7 adults, $2 children

• June 21: The Dirty Martinis, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Brass Differential, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Canary Summer Concert Series

When/where: Three fundraising concerts in there different cities to benefit The Canary Fund, the nonprofit foundation established to honor Jim Rivett of Green Bay.

Cost: Prices vary by concert; purchase at thecanaryfund.org.

• June 7: 4-8 p.m. at WINEaLOT Vineyards, 6123 County PP, Greenleaf. Music by Sweet Acoustics. Jamaica Mi Krazy food truck on site. $25 (includes one drink and three raffle tickets).
• Aug. 19: Noon-2 p.m., leaving from Otumba Park, 212 West Locust Court, Sturgeon Bay. Unity the Band performs on a pontoon while listeners follow along in a kayak, canoe or on a paddleboard. $30 with your own non-motorized watercraft; $55 with a kayak rental from Bay Shore Outfitters.
• Aug. 23: 6-8 p.m. at Zambaldi Beer, 1649 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Music by Shawn Connelly. Free but donations welcome. $1 from each pint is donated to Canary Fund.

Kendra Meinert is an entertainment and feature writer at the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at 920-431-8347 or kmeinert@greenbay.gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @KendraMeinert.