The long-awaited Silver Bay Music in the Park season opener is closer than right around the corner. The series, which will run every Friday night until September 6th, will start off with The Big Wu on July 19th. If you do the math, that’s eight free live outdoor concerts that will rock out in downtown Silver Bay throughout the summer.
“We are thrilled that The Big Wu will be kicking off our concert season this year. The Big Wu will bring their energetic performance to the City Center stage and will also feature Nashville actress and musician Caitlin Nicol-Thomas as an opening act.” said Rocky Wall Productions President Nelson French, in a Rocky Wall Productions press release.
With Caitlin opening, the show will begin a bit earlier than the other concerts, so be sure to be there by 7 PM at the very latest. It’s encouraged to come early, find a good spot, park your lawn chair, and maybe grab up some grub at Emma’s Kitchen and the Rainy Rose Food Trailer.
The Big Wu is a jam band, and, according to Nelson, “They have musical tones that will have you coming and going and essentially provide a nice ambiance for the evening.”
The band has some odd origins according to the press release, which states, “The story goes that the Big Wu, bound for rock stardom, sold their souls for a case of Old- Style beer one thirsty night long ago. The legend and the band live on. Still rocking their powerful, moving, and energizing original music for the fans. A jam band with a unique style and presence, the Wu combine strong, free flowing improv and vocal harmonies, with finely crafted songs for all tastes. Oh, and their fans are famously friendly.”
“We’re very excited that they’re coming up, and they’re excited to be coming,” said Nelson. “They are a band with a huge following and they will bring a lot of energy to the City Center Stage to open the season this year.”
So far, the weather looks like it’ll cooperate and I’m typing that with my fingers crossed! However, if it rains, the concert will be moved indoors to the Reunion Hall at 97 Outer Drive.
Next up, on July 26th, the Twin Cities band Trailer Trash will come to town to play traditional country and a variety of American hit parade. Trailer Trash will also perform at a ticketed benefit house concert on Saturday the 27th. Tickets can be purchased at rockywallproductions.org. Visit this site, as well, for more information on the bands, a full schedule, and more.
