Bands on the Bricks 2024 Eight Week Concert Season kicks off June 12th with The Reminders
Boulder, CO [May 8, 2024] – The lineup for Downtown Boulder's 28th annual Bands on the Bricks summer concert series has been announced. Kicking off June 12, 2024, music lovers can enjoy free outdoor concerts every Wednesday evening on the Pearl Street Mall through July 31, 2024. The Beer Garden - encompassing the entire 1300 block of Pearl will open at 5:30 pm and feature libations from Avery Brewing and Woodchuck Hard Cider. (Cost:$8/can.)
On June 12th, the powerhouse vocals of The Reminders take the stage. (A fan favorite from last summer's Melanin Funk Festival - part of 2023 Boulder Social Streets.) Big Samir and Aja Black artistically blend "soulful sounds and root music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics". "Reggae-tinged hip hop beats form the perfect backdrop for their relevant and inspiring themes". This night will be sponsored by the University of Colorado Boulder.
The following week (June 19th), a celebration of Juneteenth will feature ZiMBiRA Afro Fusion Band and the last week of June celebrates Pride with a performance by the one and only Hazel Miller & The Collective. The complete 2024 lineup is as follows:
June 12: The Reminders (Opening Act: Disco Witch)
June 19: ZiMBiRA Afro Fusion Band (Opening Act: DJ Musa Starseed)
June 26: Hazel Miller & The Collective (Opening Act: Jackie Hadley)
July 3: Foxfeather (Opening Act: Eramis Fontenot)
July 10: The 5280s Band (Opening Act: Derek Warwick)
July 17: Mighty Mystic (Opening Act: Wylie Jones)
July 24: Roka Hueka (Opening Act: Amaryllis)
July 31: The Long Run (Opening Act: Dylan Kishner)
Opening acts perform at 6:00 pm and the headliner goes live at 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
"This year, our event's team did an outstanding job of booking an incredible array of musicians," said Anna Salim - VP of Programming and Operations. "Bands on the Bricks would not be the same without longstanding favorites - Hazel Miller & The Collectives and The Long Run. In addition, these other amazing artists are going to infuse downtown with so much energy, creativity and really good sounds. This is going to be one of our best seasons yet!"
More information about the concert series and musicians can be found online at BandsOnTheBricks.com.
Bands on the Bricks is produced by Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI) and co-presented by FNBO and The W.W. Reynolds Companies. Event sponsors include: Google, Wanderlish, Avery Brewing Company, City of Boulder, Eldorado Natural Spring Water, Woodchuck Hard Cider and the Daily Camera.
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For more information:
General public: 303-449-3774 | events@downtownboulder.org
Press: Terri Takata-Smith, VP of Marketing & Communications
303-449-3774 (office)| terri@downtownboulder.org
About Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives
Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI) (formerly known as the Downtown
Boulder Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created in 2017. The
organization's mission is to engage visitors and locals alike through
arts, culture, innovation and inclusive, community-driven experiences in
downtown Boulder.
DBCI, along with the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District,
falls under the umbrella of the parent organization, the Downtown Boulder Partnership.