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Tony Adreason of The Trashmen is part of the Armory Reunion Party on Saturday.

Dead End Friends
Friday, July 12, 7 pm
Wild State Cider
Duluth band formed in mid-2011 has been rocking socks ever since. Their sound is influenced by the Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin and the Black Keys. Along with an array of original songs, they play a variety of covers.

Armory Reunion Party
Saturday, July 13, 3 pm
Historic Duluth Armory
Afternoon of music and memories inside the armory before construction begins in August. Legendary musical line-up includes Tony Adreason of The Trashmen, Charles Schoen of the Del Counts, George McLellan of The Titans, Mike Waggoner & The Bops and Bill Bulinski of The Electras. MN Mike Chase emcees.

Lamont Cranston Band
Saturday, July 13, 8 pm
Superior St. by Dubh Linn Pub
Street dance capping the Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days with music by past and present members (Bruce McCabe, Jim Greenwell & Larry McCabe) of the legendary Minnesota blues band which has been performing since the 1960s.

Big Wave Dave & The Ripples
Monday, July 15, 6:30-8 pm
First United Methodist (Coppertop) Church
One of the most thrilling events this summer returns for the Summer Parking Lot Concert Series. This block party featuring Duluth’s R&B/soul/funk band is free for everyone in the community. Free-will donation accepted to cover concert expenses and to support CHUM.

Josh the Rapper
Tuesday, July 16, 6-8 pm
Wussow’s
Debut album release party for local hip hop artist, produced by Toby Thomas Churchill. With influences from classic hip-hop to trap music, With Kenneth Gregory.
Fairlawn’s Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 pm
Fairlawn Mansion & Museum
Annual event with food, Culver’s frozen custard, kids’ games, art fair, musical cakes, sidewalk sale, car show, free mansion tours, music by Superior High School students, magic by The Amazing Charles  and more live music by Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

The Burroughs
Thursday, July 18, 7:30 pm
The West Theatre
Nine-piece act has lit up stages around the country with sweaty soul music, an invitation to dance, celebrate and connect under a unifying and infectious groove. Frontman Johnny Burroughs sings, dances and screams the audience into a revival-like frenzy.