An annual summer tradition, Rochester Civic Music’s Down by the Riverside is a free, public outdoor music festival held on Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester along the banks of the Zumbro River.
This family-friendly community event features must-see national acts as well as standout local opening artists. Down by the Riverside also features local food vendors, craft beer, and giveaways – something for everyone!
Food and beverage vendor list: True Smoke BBQ, Heimstead, Salsa Verde, B-Lo Zero Sno Cones & Minnie Donuts, Fuzzy's Italian Ice, Popus Gourmet Popcorn, LTS Brewing Co., Four Daughters Vineyard & WineryGIVEAWAYS: At each concert, Think Bank gives away a FREE electric guitar autographed by the headliner. Enter the giveaway by completing a survey by 7:45 p.m. on show day. Surveys can be completed at the Civic Music tent, by clicking here, or by scanning a QR code at the event. Must be present to win.
Fill out a survey any time from the start of show on Sunday through the following Thursday at noon for a chance to win a City prize pack! Must provide name and email address to be contacted as a winner.
MEET AND GREET: Interested in meeting the headliner? We partner with local radio stations to give away FREE backstage passes. For a chance to win a pass to meet Vanilla Fudge, listen to and follow KRPR 89.9.
CART CAPTIONING SERVICES: CLICK HERE to access CART captioning services. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services sponsored by Think Bank.
About the Artists
7:00 PM Opener - Jimmi and the Band of Souls
The band pulls from the vast array of blues, roots and R&B in their original songs and covers. They play boogie-woogie. They play slow and lonely. They play toe tappin’, deep groovin’ and hard drivin’. You’ll hear Muddy, Minnie and Sonny Boy. You’ll hear Eric, Mayall and Etta.
Sponsored by Think Bank & KRPR
An annual summer tradition, Rochester Civic Music’s Down by the Riverside is a free, public outdoor music festival held on Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester along the banks of the Zumbro River.
This family-friendly community event features must-see national acts as well as standout local opening artists. Down by the Riverside also features local food vendors, craft beer, and giveaways – something for everyone!
Food and beverage vendor list: True Smoke BBQ, Heimstead, Salsa Verde, B-Lo Zero Sno Cones & Minnie Donuts, Fuzzy's Italian Ice, Popus Gourmet Popcorn, LTS Brewing Co., Four Daughters Vineyard & WineryGIVEAWAYS: At each concert, Think Bank gives away a FREE electric guitar autographed by the headliner. Enter the giveaway by completing a survey by 7:45 p.m. on show day. Surveys can be completed at the Civic Music tent, by clicking here, or by scanning a QR code at the event. Must be present to win.
Fill out a survey any time from the start of show on Sunday through the following Thursday at noon for a chance to win a City prize pack! Must provide name and email address to be contacted as a winner.
MEET AND GREET: Interested in meeting the headliner? We partner with local radio stations to give away FREE backstage passes. For a chance to win a pass to meet Vanilla Fudge, listen to and follow KRPR 89.9.
CART CAPTIONING SERVICES: CLICK HERE to access CART captioning services. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services sponsored by Think Bank.
About the Artists
7:00 PM Opener - Jimmi and the Band of Souls
The band pulls from the vast array of blues, roots and R&B in their original songs and covers. They play boogie-woogie. They play slow and lonely. They play toe tappin’, deep groovin’ and hard drivin’. You’ll hear Muddy, Minnie and Sonny Boy. You’ll hear Eric, Mayall and Etta.
Sponsored by Think Bank & KRPR