summertime by george

GB Leighton isn't new to Summertime by George. The band has played here several years, and frontman Brian Leighton says they are excited for another year in St. Cloud. They will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Summertime by George kicks off at 5:00 p.m. with songwriter Julie Patchouli and guitarist Bruce Hecksel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The summer Metro Bus Fill the Flyer food drive will take place Wednesday night at Summertime by George. Berta Hartig from Metro Bus, Trina Dietz from Catholic Charities and Chris Jacques from the Salvation Army stopped by and joined me to talk about the event.

Summertime by George has another great band playing tonight. Arch Allies is a tribute band playing the hits of Styx, REO Speedwagon, and Journey. They will hit the stage at 6:30 p.m. The Graduates are the opening band tonight, and start playing at 5:00 p.m.

Once again this year a CD is available of the music performed at Summertime By George. The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation and the Rotary Club has produced a second limited edition CD.

Summer is here again which means the return of Summertime by George, the weekly summer concert series that has become a destination for thousands of people in the St. Cloud area.

Summertime by George kicks off tonight with the Chicago tribute band Transit Authority. We got a chance to talk with drummer Tim Ellis about the band, their roots, and thoughts about another year at Summertime by George.