Indaba Nights free summer concert series sets 2024 schedule

Indaba Nights, the free summer concert series held at the Indaba Band Shell on the grounds of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care‘s Bucyrus Campus, has announced its 2024 schedule.

The free, Wednesday-night concert series features a different performer each week during the months of June, July and August. The entertainment happens from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. at the Indaba Band Shell, an accessible, family-friendly gathering place that supports community and the performing arts.

Concert attendees are encouraged to bring camp chairs (a limited number of folding chairs will be set up on the paved area in front of the stage) or blankets for seating on the grassy hill. Food and beverages will be available for purchase; coolers are also allowed. Tours of the Bucyrus facility will be offered at 6 p.m., ending before the music begins. The band shell is located to the rear of the property, at 2450 W. North Ave. in Milwaukee, and has paved walkways from the parking lot to the stage.

“I’m very excited that we are becoming a premier, free, community hotspot for ‛ol’ school’ entertainment,’” says St. Ann Center’s Special Event Director Gloria Miller says of the family-friendly evenings. “This year, we are showcasing jazz, blues and just that — ol’ school entertainment. With many of the bands, you will be able to travel down memory lane, singing along and dancing.”

Here is the 2024 Indaba Nights lineup*

June 5 — Tony T N T Washington & His Explosive Divas

June 12 — Stephen Hull (managed through ACA Entertainment)

June 19 — The center is closed for Juneteenth Day

June 26 — ESQUIRES II

July 3 — Love, Peace & Soul Band

July 10 — Mahogany Soul

July 17 — Family Affair Band

July 24 — Cigarette Break (managed through ACA Entertainment)

July 31 — Joe Jordan & the Soul Trio

August 7 — Marvelous Mack

August 14 — Adekola Adedapo & Friends

August 21 — Holiday Revue featuring Jeannie Holiday

August 28 – Christopher’s Project

Sept. 4 – Jazz Flux

* Schedule is subject to change. Visit the Indaba Nights Facebook page for news, updates, performer applications and photos from our 2024 Indaba Ball.

Indaba Nights is made possible by its 2024 sponsors: Milwaukee County Office of Equity, Gershia Coggs & G. Spencer Coggs, Black Excellence Awards, Grandma Book’s World, AARP, World Mission Ministries, Gloria Miller, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter

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St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is a nonprofit with a world-renowned day care program that serves children, frail elders and adults with disabilities, all in the same home-like setting. The Bucyrus Campus, opened in 2015, replicates the original St. Ann Center intergenerational campus, on Milwaukee’s south side since 1999. Both campuses offer supplemental health and wellness services. This year marks St. Ann Center’s 25th year in intergenerational care. 

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.