Lin Rountree, Jazmin Ghent Highlight 2019 Racine Animal Crackers

RACINE, WI —The Racine Zoo has announced the artist lineup for the 2019 Animal Crackers Concert Series. The 2019 season features luminaries in the field of contemporary jazz, gospel, smooth jazz and R&B. Animal Crackers concerts are a Racine tradition that residents have come to enjoy.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with concerts beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person for each concert in advance, and are $30 at the gate. Season tickets are on sale for $75. For more information please visit the Racine Zoo website at www.racinezoo.org.

“I am so excited for the Animal Crackers Concerts this season! We have some amazing artists that will be making music at the Zoo and we want you to join us. This tried and true event at the Zoo gets everyone together for friendship, good food and drinks and more importantly ... music,” said Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo. “These concerts benefit the Zoo and our animals and are one more great thing to do in Racine.”

July 10: Chicago Tribute Band

This year's Animal Crackers concert series kicks off on Wednesday, July 10 with the Chicago Tribute Anthology.

The Chicago Tribute Anthology is a 7-piece horn band dedicated to performing the music of Chicago, one of the most popular and enduring bands of all time. The unique sound of Chicago defined a generation and changed the sound of popular music forever.

July 24: Lin Rountree

On Wednesday, July 24, Lin Rountree aka 'The Soul-Trumpeter', will take the stage at the Racine Zoo. Rountree is an accomplished recording artist, producer and live performer. He's had six solo projects, 12 chart-topping Billboard singles and numerous collaborations with some of the industry's top R&B/Contemporary Jazz artists.

Rountree and his music represent a new direction in instrumental soul. A polished songwriter, producer and recording artist, an outstanding live performer, a consummate professional, and a thankful musician, Rountree is a leader among a new generation of Soul-Jazz artists.

August 7: Jazmin Ghent

Next up on the Animal Crackers stage on Wednesday, August 7 is performer Jazmin Ghent, who is one of the hottest national smooth jazz and gospel recording artists today. According to Euge Groove, “She provides much needed real deal youth in the genre. She definitely knows how to bring on the “Heat." She has two Billboard topping singles, “Heat” and “Compared to What” and has recorded 3 CDs.

“Heat” remained on Billboard charts for over 20 weeks. Jazmin has performed at various major festivals throughout the country and in Europe. Jazmin was voted “2017’s Best New Smooth Jazz Artist". In addition to performing, she teaches music in Polk County Florida to elementary students in grades K–5.

August 21: Nick Colionne

The 2019 Animal Crackers season finale belongs to Nick Colionne on Wednesday, August 21. Colionne has been creating provocative album titles that give insight into his current musical state of mind. Colionne has done it all in his multifaceted career.

He’s mastered the art of Keepin’ It Cool, transcended musical boundaries to explore realms where there are No Limits, fired up his thousands of worldwide fans with Feel the Heat, and dug deep into his musical soul to share some of his deepest jazz and R&B Influences.