
If you like to dance or rock out, catching a live music show is a nice way to disconnect and have a good time. It can also lift your spirits and help you connect with others. With a vibrant music scene and several classic venues, live music is a big deal around Rockford, and there are always local and national acts playing around town. Our real estate agents are always heading out to local breweries and festivals to hear live music throughout the summer, and here are some upcoming events we're looking forward to the most.
- Dockside Live - Prairie Street Brewing Company, 200 Prairie St., Rockford, IL 61107
A local, intimate live music experience out on the dock, Dockside Live is hosted by Prairie Street Brewing Company every Monday through September 4. Enjoy local musical acts spanning several genres, and take advantage of walk-up bar service, full menu dining, and open lounge seating. Not to mention a wide variety of great local beer! It's easy to enjoy Dockside Live if you're living in one of these nearby Rockford homes for sale.
- Sounds of Summer - Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL 61107
The only thing better than live music is live music outdoors on a warm summer evening. The Sounds of Summer concert series takes place in Sinnissippi Park every Tuesday, Thursday, and most Sundays throughout the summer. Entertainment across many musical genres will perform on stage in the park. Every concert is free.
- Blue Steel - Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Rd., Poplar Grove, IL 61065
This must-see local band won Rockford Area Music Industry Artist of The Year in 2019, and they're performing at the Timber Pointe Golf Club on June 1. Blue Steel is an excellent blend of country and rock, and they feature powerful male and female lead vocals, which are parked with three-part harmonies. You won't want to miss this highly-entertaining band, and they're performing just a few miles away from these Poplar Grove homes for sale.
- Grass Attack Live - Pig Minds Brewing Co., 4080 Steele Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115
Head on over to Pig Minds Brewing Co., grab your favorite beer and enjoy some live tunes from Grass Attack, a country and folk newgrass and bluegrass band. This group performs at breweries, festivals, and fairs all over the country, and they're a big hit. The event takes place on June 3 at 6 pm, and it's just down the road from some unbelievable Machesney Park homes for sale.
- Jon Bon Stamos - Rockton River Market, 200 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL 61072
Come hear this six-piece, high-energy rock band play at the Rockton River Market on July 5 from 5 to 8 pm. Jon Bon Stamos is best described as "rock music with a banjo." You'll also enjoy a nice variety of food, vendors, and drinks at this outdoor summer event. While you're in town, it's also worth checking out these Rockton homes for sale just around the corner.
Live music events also help bring the community together and support local businesses. For more information on living in Rockford, contact us today.