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Summer Sounds - Free Concerts on the DU Quad
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Summer Sounds - 2025 Lineup!


Join us this summer for a series of FREE concerts in the Quad on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. from June 12–August 14. Bring a blanket or chair, a picnic dinner and some friends and enjoy great music from a variety of local bands.

 


JUNE

June 11:

Comprised of a stellar line-up of Chicagoland’s top talent, The Redmonds perform eclectic sets of classic rock, Americana, and originals.

 

June 18:
Raíces (Roots) pays homage to the originators of Latin Jazz and performs original music in the same style.

 

June 27:

Simply Elton is a celebration of Sir Elton John's incredible musical career. Brian Harris and the Mad Hatters Band will transport you to the magic of an Elton concert, playing music spanning the icon's entire career.


JULY

July 2:

Fronted by Roo Jackson, the Street Jaxkson band is a classic energetic Blues band with a mixture of soul, funk and Rock n Roll.

July 19: Jackson-Wolff Band

Jackson Wolff Band is a local group, consisting of long-time friends and collaborators Arthur Wolff, Kayla Jackson-Wolff and Micky Jacobson. Offering a thoughtful blend of covers and original music they provide a mellow and uplifting, easy listening experience. 

 

July 16:  

The Island of Misfit Toys play a diverse set of music from the 70’s, 80’s and beyond.

 

July 23:

A good time acoustic trio offering their unique take on a number of musical influences.

 

July 30:

Los Gallos are Chicago’s premier Mexi-Americana Roots band. Transcending musical borders, Los Gallos are known for their unsegregated sound. Their roots-oriented style draws upon traditional Latin and American vibes. Los Gallos seamlessly fuse an eclectic mix of Cumbia, Tex-Mex and Bolero with Country, Rock and Blues to create their signature sound.

 


AUGUST

August 6:
Blues singer, songwriter, resonator slide guitarist, Herula is a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee.  She won “Best Traditional Blues Artist” and her album, “Bang at the Door” won “Best Acoustic Blues Album” at the 2022 Independent Blues Awards.  

 

August 13:
A Fun and Goofy Cover Band playing Rock, Rocked Up Pop and One-Hit Wonders!