Six Free Friday Night Concerts and Six Ticketed Saturday Night Concerts
Rocky Wall Entertainment is thrilled to announce the 2026 Silver Bay Music in the Park Concert Series, the sixth season of this increasingly popular late summer outdoor live music series. This year we are announcing an exciting lineup of six free Friday night concerts that will captivate audiences and celebrate the joy of live music. Taking place from Friday, July 17th, through Friday, August 21st, the series of free Friday night concerts promises an unforgettable summer of diverse performances in the heart of Silver Bay. All concerts start at 7:30 pm at City Center Park in downtown Silver Bay.
The series opens on July 17th with The Belfast Cowboys, a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis deeply rooted in rock, soul, and blues, the band delivers a powerful live show packed with spirited vocals, driving rhythms, and the kind of big-stage energy that gets audiences on their feet. Each subsequent Friday will feature a sensational act, making every week a new opportunity to enjoy some of the finest talents in the industry.
FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERTS
Here’s a sneak peek at the complete FREE Friday night Music in the Park lineup:
• July 17th: The Belfast Cowboys – The Belfast Cowboys are a Minnesota horn-driven roots and soul band led by Terry Walsh, known for electrifying performances of Van Morrison’s music as well as original songs that blend rock, blues, R&B, and folk-rock. • July 24th: Lolo’s Ghost – Lolo’s Ghost is a veteran Minnesota roots-rock/Americana band led by James Loney, known for heartfelt songwriting, an all-star Twin Cities lineup, and a strong live presence.
• July 31st: Jeff Dayton & Friends – Jeff Dayton is a Nashville-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and touring artist whose live group is often presented as Jeff Dayton & Friends—essentially a flexible band built around his songs and featuring seasoned supporting players rather than a single fixed lineup. He’s best known for spending 15 years as bandleader and guitarist for Glen Campbell, and his broader career also includes touring with Kenny Chesney and Lee Greenwood.
• August 7th: Erik Koskinen Band – Erik Koskinen Band is a Minnesota roots and Americana band built around Erik Koskinen, known for incisive songwriting, powerful guitar work, and a live sound that blends country, folk, blues, and rock with a distinctly Midwestern voice.”
• August 14th: Turn, Turn, Turn – Turn, Turn, Turn is a Minnesota Americana trio known for lush three-part harmonies, Laurel Canyon-style alt-country folk-pop, and songwriting that draws equally from classic roots traditions and contemporary life.
• August 21st: The Scarlet Goodbye – The Scarlet Goodbye is a Minnesota roots-pop and rock band led by Daniel Murphy and Jeff Arundel, known for evocative songwriting, lush harmonies, and a sound that blends classic-pop melody with seasoned Americana and guitar-driven rock.
All Friday night concerts are free to the public and City Center Park provides a perfect family-friendly setting to enjoy music under the beautiful Silver Bay skies with Lake Superior as the backdrop. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and their love of music to this unforgettable summer event.
For more information about each performance and updates on the 2026 Silver Bay Music in the Park series, visit the Rocky Wall Entertainment website https://www.rockywallentertainment.org/ events/.
The 2026 Silver Bay Music in the Park Concert Series is dedicated to the memory of Jerry J. LaVigne, who served as sound and stage professional for all Music in the Park concerts. According to Rocky Wall President Nelson French, “As the heart and soul of the Silver Bay Music in the Park series, Jerry worked tirelessly to make it the premier outdoor music event on the North Shore, contributing to over 50 concerts between 2021 and 2025. No matter the event, Jerry was always there, smiling, ready to tell a joke, and setting the tone for a great evening. We carry on in his memory what Jerry loved best, bringing the best of Americana music to Silver Bay.”
BONUS – SATURDAY NIGHT ROCKY WALL FUNDRAISING CONCERTS
We are pleased to announce that all six bands have graciously agreed to stay the weekend in Silver Bay and donate their time and talent to help Rocky Wall E n t e r t a i n m e n t raise funds that will ensure that we can continue to bring high quality live music to Silver Bay.
The Bands will perform an up close and personal intimate evening of music in a log lodge living room setting, the best listening room in Minnesota. 60 tickets (40 Living Room Seating and 20 Deck Seating) will be available for purchase for this special, once-in-a-lifetime concert opportunity to see these legendary bands. Your ticket purchase not only gets you in the door for an amazing music experience, but it also helps ensure Rocky Wall Entertainment will have the funds to continue bringing first-class music to town. Advance ticket purchase required. Ticket information for the six Benefit House Concerts can be found at https://www. rockywallentertainment.org/events/ house-concerts/
For further information, contact Nelson French: 612-237-5171.
