Fridley Community Concert Series – Feat. The Jack Brass Band

The Jack Brass Band was formed in 1999 in the Twin Cities. Based on the traditions of New Orleans’ brass bands, they are the ambassadors to the Crescent City’s rich musical history. The band plays “Feel-Good Music” for audiences of any age, for any occasion. The band has the ability and repertoire to play everything from old New Orleans jazz from Louis Armstrong’s era, to the modern street Mardi-Gras anthems with the instrumentation, feel, and energy they have mastered through countless gigs, parades, festival appearances, and trips to New Orleans to listen, learn, and play alongside the masters. “If you like your gumbo spicy and your music hot, check out the Jack Brass Band,” said Wynton Marsalis after hearing them. Simply put, the Jack Brass Band brings the party to any event with a rich tradition and a groove that will make you want to get up and dance to the New Orleans sound.

Learn more and listen to samples of the Jack Brass Band

Concert Activities

• 4-7 p.m.: Touch-A Truck
  • In partnership with Fridley Public Works and Public Safety. Kids of all ages can explore a variety of big trucks, lawn equipment, electric vehicles, police cars, a school bus, a fire truck and more!

• 4-5 p.m.: Sensory friendly hour: No loud noises, lights, sirens, etc.
• 5-7 p.m.: Touch-A-Truck normal hours: trucks may make loud noises and have flashing lights .

• 4-7 p.m.: Popsicles with Public Safety: Fridley Police Officers and Firefighters will be onsite at the Touch‐A‐Truck event handing out free popsicles (while supplies last)!

• 4-7 p.m.: Bouncy houses – Kids can come bounce on a truck themed bouncer! (Parents must be present.)

• 4-7:30 p.m. Food Trucks & Games on the Plaza

• Brick Oven Pizza Bus serving a scrumptious variety of wood-fired pizzas, all from their bus!
• Fridley’s own Rustic Chef serving a delicious variety of yummy eats (think wings, burgers, sandwiches, fries, etc.) along with an item just for kids!
• Games: Join Fridley Recreation for games on the plaza including: bag toss, giant Jenga, chalk drawings, hopscotch, giant tic tac toe and more!

• 7-8 p.m.: Concert
  • Concert takes place outdoors. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.