
These free concerts are held on Mondays from noon - 1:00 pm
on the Peace Plaza stage outside the Gonda Building
There is no concert on the first Monday of each month.
July 20, 2026

Root River Jam
Roots Music
Root River Jam has a progressive style of American music that merges elements of Country, Rock, Blues, and Jazz. Singers David Ross and Charlotte Matis highlight the band's strong vocal ability, while the group showcases musical diversity, with playful improvisational skills adding a broader dimension to their wide musical appeal.
July 27, 2026

Lehto & Wright
Progressive Celtic
Minnesota's Folk-Rock & Progressive Rock innovators, celebrating 25 years in 2025 with their boldest album yet. Since 1999, John Wright, Steve Lehto, and Matt Jacobs have blended British Isles and American folk traditions with electrifying, guitar-driven arrangements. Seven studio albums, one live release, and still evolving.
August 10, 2026

The Rough & Tumble
Folk Rock Duo
The Rough & Tumble is the dynamic folk-rock duo of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, known for their magnetic harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and unmistakable on-stage chemistry. Blending roots, Americana, and pop-leaning melodies, their music is both intimate and joy-filled—songs about love, resilience, and finding beauty in the everyday. Whether trading verses, harmonizing in unison, or inviting the audience into the moment, The Rough & Tumble create performances that feel personal and communal at once. With a growing national following and a reputation for leaving rooms a little lighter than they found them, their music reminds us why we gather around songs in the first place.
August 17, 2026

Flagship Romance
Folk Rock Duo
Flagship Romance is an unforgettable alternative folk duo known for their breathtaking vocal harmonies, inspired songwriting, dynamic live show, and a remarkable on and off-stage chemistry that will leave you with the feeling that you made two new best friends. Married singers-songwriters Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson effortlessly fuse technical precision in their impeccably tight vocal blend with an invigorating sense of emotional abandon in their energetic live persona. Performing each show as if it could be their last, this duo will have you questioning how their larger-than-life sound can come from just two voices and an acoustic guitar.
August 24, 2026

The Panhandlers
Steel Drum Band
A community band with an impressive performance edge, the Panhandlers Steel Drum Band has been captivating audiences since its inception in 2014 with its vibrant Caribbean sound and diverse repertoire, including traditional steel pan tunes, The Beatles, Guns N' Roses, and Prince. Experience the sweet, lively sound of the steel drums, which evolved from old oil barrels to the beautiful instruments we love today. Come and feel the rhythm only these instruments can create!
