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Summer concerts to return to Riverstone

DEVIN WEEKS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 10 months AGO
by DEVIN WEEKS
Devin Weeks is a third-generation North Idaho resident. She holds an associate degree in journalism from North Idaho College and a bachelor's in communication arts from Lewis-Clark State College Coeur d'Alene. Devin embarked on her journalism career at the Coeur d'Alene Press in 2013. She worked weekends for several years, covering a wide variety of events and issues throughout Kootenai County. Devin now mainly covers education, entertainment, human interest stories and serves as the editor of North Idaho Live Well magazine. She enjoys delivering daily chuckles through the Ghastly Groaner and loves highlighting local people in the Fast Five segment that runs in CoeurVoice. Devin lives in Post Falls with her husband and their two eccentric and very needy cats. | July 5, 2024 1:00 AM

Prepare for summer to start rocking: Riverstone Summer Concerts return Thursday evening.

Presented by the Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance, free shows will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29.

"We are excited to be back for the 13th annual Riverstone Summer Concerts," Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance Executive Director Abby Light said Tuesday.

"We are so proud to showcase the amazing variety of talented musicians that live in our city and region," Light said. "The ultimate goal of the concerts is to bring people together through music and help encourage and sustain a healthy arts community in Coeur d’Alene. We’re excited to make new memories as a community this summer and enjoy a mix of new and returning favorites."

The family-friendly concerts will be held at the Idaho Central Credit Union Amphitheater, 2000 W. John Loop, Coeur d'Alene.

Nu Jack City, a top Americana party band that delivers favorite hits and an assortment of Motown, soul, country and rhythm and blues, will perform opening night as singer-songwriter Son of Brad opens the show.

Beverages will be available for purchase and food vendors will be on site. Parking is free. Seating is available on the lawn and steps.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets and, of course, their dancing feet.

Here is the rest of the lineup of 2024 Riverstone Summer Concerts:

July 18
Pamela Benton Band
Opener: The Kindreds

July 25
Tuxedo Junction
Opener: AP Collective

Aug. 1
Rockabilly Spaceforce
Opener: Dayan Kai

Aug. 8
Milonga
Opener: Dag Zaggenz

Aug. 15
Justin James Band
Opener: RCA

Aug. 22
Spare Parts
Opener: The Weddle Twins

Aug. 29
Diego Romero
Opener: Shiraz

Info: artsandculturecda.org


    Riverstone Summer Concerts will return Thursday evening. The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance will present the free shows from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29.
 

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