Live music is a staple activity in the Rockford Region during the summer. Rock concerts, relaxing jazz, dueling pianos! Have you ever tried going to as many live music events as you can in one week? It's an incredible experience!
Take a look at the photos taken within one week of Tuesday Evening in the Gardens, Tunes on the Terrace, Dinner on the Dock, Music in the Park, and Electric Music Factory.
Tuesday Evening in the Gardens
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Tuesday, August 4
(record attendance for the event!)
Derek Lutrell sings to a record number crowd at Anderson Gardens
Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts perform
Miles Nielsen "pops" his glasses during his set
Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts
Tunes on the Terrace
Nicholas Conservatory
Wednesday, August 5
(estimated 150 people in attendance)
Anthony Houston of Pots & Pans explains the unique instrument at Tunes on the Terrace
Anthony Houston plays to the crowd
Crowds gather to enjoy the free music at Nicholas Conservatory
Anthony Houston prepares for his next song
Dinner on the Dock
Prairie Street Brewhouse
Thursday, August 6
Taras Nahirniak of Piano Fondue claps to the beat of the song at Dinner on the Dock
Taras Nahirniak (left) and Peter Hernet of Piano Fondue perform at Prairie Street Brewhouse
Crowds gather Thursday night to listen to Piano Fondue
Peter Hernet of Piano Fondue sings at Dinner on the Dock
Music in the Park
Sinnissippi Park (Music Shell)
Thursday, August 6
Bun E. Carlos & The Monday Night Band perform at the Sinnissippi Music Shell
Bun E. Carlos & The Monday Night Band
Hundreds gather at Sinnissippi Park on Thursday evening
Bun E. Carlos & The Monday Night Band
Electric Music Factory
Davis Park
Saturday, August 8
(over 1,400 people in attendance)
Hoop Dancer Lea Partipilo performs at Rockford's second annual Electric Dance Music festival
"Hype Man" Jake Ortiz keeps the crowd going at the festival
Festival goers waved flags in the crowd
DJ Viocitii performs his set
Tyler Yomantas is a photographer that specializes in capturing the moments and beauty of the Rock River Valley, with over 6 years of experience in his field. He enjoys bicycling around Rockford and capturing the amazing sights and moments. He is also a student at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.
