Music

This weekend is full of great music from country star Reba McEntire, rock tribute band Hairball, and the fun that is Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos. There's more in The Weekender, check it out.

This is the Lamont Cranston Band's first time performing at Summertime by George. They are a blues band who've played with and opened for countless artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Rolling Stones, and even The Blues Brothers. Dan Aykroyd even invited the band to play at his House of Blues in Chicago, Cleveland, and Atlantic City.

This weekend features a 50-mile bike ride through Central Minnesota, as well as some great music hitting the stage at the College of Saint Benedict and at Munsinger Clemens Gardens.

Johnny Holm talks about where he started his band, playing at Summertime by George, and his new song "Minnesota Summer Nights". Catch the Johnny Holm Band at Summertime by George. They hit the stage at 6:30 p.m.

There are multiple free concerts this summer including three performances by the St. Cloud Municipal Band at Barden Park in St. Cloud. One of the nights features David Seutter evaluating antiques brought in by the audience. All of the concerts will also have Root Beer Floats.

Lots of great events this weekender to celebrate the 4th of July. From fireworks to music there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.

Summertime by George is featuring a new musician to the festival tonight, but you still might recognize his name. Martin Zellar has played in St. Cloud before, but is still looking forward to playing at Lake George. He hit's the stage at 6:30 p.m.

Keith Urban is the latest artist added to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concert Series. He joins Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, and many others for this year's fair. The final show will be announced in a few weeks.

This weekend features the release of Levi Pelzer's first album. He's having a CD Release Party at Pioneer Place. There are also two parades this weekend during Rapids River Days, and Granite City Days, which will be kicked off by the popular Lemonade Concert and Art Fair.

Summertime by George continues tonight. Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks will be performing American Bandstand: The 60's Dance Party, after local rock band Goodnight Roxy opens up the concert. Music kicks off starting at 5:00 p.m.