THE BASICS:
The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series is Volume One's Thursday-night gig in downtown Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park. Local bands play to crowds of approximately 1,000 people each night on the banks of the Chippewa River in June, July, and August. The show runs from about 6:30pm to 8:30pm, but new in 2010 is a "pre-show" set from area singer/songwriters at 6pm.

WEATHER UPDATES:
Check back here at 4:30pm on the day of a show for the final call on weather-related cancellations.

FOOD & DRINK:
Food will be available from Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill and Mike's Smokehouse. Ice Cream and treats from 9 Degrees. Iced coffees and smoothies from The Coffee Grounds.

2010 SCHEDULE
June 3 – Laarks + The Last Semester
Pre-show: Feathe

June 10 – The Old Fashioneds + Mages
Pre-show: Coconut

June 17 – EverGreen Grass Band + New North String Band
Pre-show: Greg Gilbertson

June 24 – Irie Sol + Downers Grove
Pre-show: Leiah Webb

July 1 – The Klenz/Walk Sextet + The Jayson Collins Sextet
Pre-show: Thresher Shark

July 8 – The Sue Orfield Band + Quinn Elizabeth
Pre-show: Wintertime Carousel

July 15 – The Gentle Guest + The Excellent Adventure
Pre-show: Vinny Weible

July 22 – The Jim Pullman Band + The Michael Rambo Project
Pre-show: Jon Seeley

July 29 – South Farwell + No Loving Place (acoustic)
Pre-show: Brian Bethke

August 5 – The East Hill Bluegrass Band + Magic Mama
Pre-show: Adelyn Rose

August 12 – Mike Perry & the Long Beds + Meridene
Pre-show: Cadence (acoustic)

August 19 – The Daredevil Christopher Wright + Dead Dogs
Pre-show: Shillelagh Lads

August 26 – Duncan Ninja + The Heart Pills
Pre-show: More Amore

TIPS TO ENJOYING THE SHOW:
- Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
- Bring a picnic and/or some beverages (carry-ins are allowed).
- Bring your leashed pet.
- Bring some cash to buy the local music and Volume One swag.
- Bring your appetite for ice cream, hot dogs, and more.
- Bring typical outdoor gear: sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, etc.

 

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15-SECOND VIDEO - A QUICK SWEEP ACROSS THE CROWD (in July 2009):