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Concerts on the Pier | Chastity Brown w/ The Gemstones
July 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Concerts on the Pier | Wednesdays in July & August
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gates open at 5:00 pm
Opener 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Headliner from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Chastity Brown is “a banjo-playing soul-singer” and “a rocking, rolling encyclopedia of roots music.” Music critic Jim Walsh of the Star Tribune commented, “…for those who appreciate songwriter-fueled jazz and a sense of organic greatness in the making, she is nothing short of a massage therapist for the ears and soul.
The Gemstones: AfroGeode began as a solo project by Diona Johnson, upon finding what she describes as her “musical soulmates” she expanded her sound to include a full band known as AfroGeode & The Gemstones which consists of keys (Courtney Ellian), bass (Emanuel Eisele), electric guitar (Josh Nickila), and drums (Ian Hopp). One year ago, the band tragically lost founder and frontperson Diona Johnson. Today, the band has continued to play, while honoring Diona, and now goes by The Gemstones. The band spans genres in the form of reimagined jazz-influenced covers as well as originals. The band has classical training and roots in Jazz; their most treasured genre’s include Jazz, Funk and Soul.
FULL EVENT INFO HERE: glensheen.org/concerts. Please check back as more information is added.
The 2024 lineup is our BIGGEST yet, with 18 total groups (9 headliners and 9 openers).
The event is free and open to the public from 5 to 8 pm. Gates open at 5 pm, however, for those interested, early access can be obtained by purchasing grounds admission or a tour. Each night, the opener will perform from 5:30-6 pm and the headliner will play from 6:30-8 pm.
At Concerts, guests can connect with neighbors and friends, play lawn games, grab some grub from a local food truck, enjoy a refreshing drink, eat locally-made ice cream, and take a seat by the shores of Lake Superior. Guests are encouraged to paddle or boat in to view the concert from the water or are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show from the shore.
For each concert this year, Glensheen will also offer a free shuttle bus (with a suggested donation) between the UMD campus and Glensheen. Parking at UMD is free. More information can be found at https://glensheen.org/concerts/event-information/.