NEWCITY Announces “Sounds of Summer” Series Lineup

NEWCITY kicks off the “Sounds of Summer” outdoor concert series on Thursday, June 24th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press, a cover band whose been entertaining crowds at clubs, festivals weddings and events across the Midwest since 2008. Their unique song repertoire combined with excellent musicianship, bone-crushing 3-part vocal harmonies, and a contagious stage energy will keep you dancing to hits ranging from The Beatles, Madonna, Queen, Miley Cyrus, Wilson Phillips, and Dave Matthews Band. (www.rodtuffcurls.com)

“Sounds of Summer” is NEWCITY’s free outdoor concert series in the plaza that takes place on select Thursdays beginning June 24th through August 26th. There is limited on-site seating but plenty of room available for blankets and chairs, so grab your friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy a Chicago summer evening of live music!

“We are excited to bring back live music on the plaza this summer,” explains Jennifer Wojcik, General Manager for Bucksbaum Properties.

Additional dates and performers include:

July 15th – Hello Weekend is a nonstop, hit after hit, party band. They not only bring high-energy sound, but heart stopping vocals, mesmerizing stage presence and incredible overall performance, the likes of which, you won’t soon forget! Hello Weekend strives to keep you dancing with a wind ranging set list that covers everything from Gag to Whitney, Bruno to Bon Jovi and performs countless festivals, weddings and private functions each year! www.helloweekendmusic.com

July 22nd – Clayton Anderson is a country singer-songwriter with a midwestern rock flair who kicked off his grassroots fan following playing local bars and parties as a student at Indiana University. In 2008, he walked onstage at Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star Battle” in Cincinnati and walked off a winner. When his non-stop touring schedule (which had him opening for Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Jimmy Buffett, Thomas Rhett, Lee Brice, and Carly Pearce) was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Anderson got creative by partnering with the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour: Home Edition and launching a socially distanced boat dock tour. www.claytonandersonofficial.com

July 29th – to be announced

August 5th – Thomas Nicholas Band (TNB) has performed over 600 shows around the world ranging from large festivals, private charity events and small intimate settings. Thomas Nicholas, also known for his acting (Rookie of the Year, American Pie, etc.), is a hybrid of Dave Grohl meets Bruce Springsteen. He draws on a solid crop of influences that have helped him learn the art of writing a pop song while keeping a foot in rock and roll. https://www.patreon.com/TINband

August 12th – Wedding Banned is an 80’s cover band who officially calls Chicago “home.” Voted ‘best dance band’ by Rocker magazine, the group originated in Gas City, Indiana, but took their show on the road after being dubbed “too wild and crazy” by their hometown. Wedding Banned now plays over 100 shows a year in front of thousands of fans. www.weddingbanned.com

August 19th – The Boy Band Night (TBBN) was created in 2014 by Kenny Braasch & Glenn Hudy (TBBN bassist and Chicago Fireman) at a Starbucks in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Band members were hand-picked by Kenny and Glenn and took almost a year to get the act ready for live shows. TBBN played their first show in May of 2015 to a crowd of over 1,000 people and the rest is history! www.theboybandnight.com

August 26th – Mike & Joe is modern rock band widely regarded by its peers and the industry to be one of the best cover bands in the country. The bulk of the setlist includes popular rock from the 90’s through today, but occasionally some 70’s and 80’s tunes as well. www.mikeandjoe.com

NEWCITY is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment complex located at 1457 N Halsted in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Ideal for all ages, NEWCITY features a variety of community events, stores, restaurants, movie theaters, grocery store and bowling alley.

Registration is required for "Sounds of Summer" at www.ExperienceNEWCITY.com.