Concerts on the Square return June 9

Members of the UW band pose in Monroe on June 10, 2022 after performing. They return Thursday, July 13th as the intermission act with Sounds of Camp Randall. Attendees of the Concert on the Square that night are encouraged to wear red and white.

c060123_UW-Band-2022 — Members of the UW band pose in Monroe on June 10, 2022 after performing. They return Thursday, July 13th as the intermission act with Sounds of Camp Randall. Attendees of the Concert on the Square that night are encouraged to wear red and white.

MONROE — Hot tunes, cool brews, family fun, and community spirit — all are part of Main Street Monroe’s popular Concert on the Square series.

Here’s the lineup for 2023, with all shows from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Monroe.

Friday, June 9

Singer songwriter John King brings a bit of Nashville to Monroe with raw charm and modern-day twang in a style that is all his own. King blurs the lines with southern rock, country and pop, and some Americana mixed in. He’s written for Hootie and the Blowfish, and shares a booking agent with Blake Shelton. Returning favorite for intermission: the Handphibians with some Brazilian-style percussion.

Friday, June 23

Put on your best English accent; the British are coming! The BriTins will bring the Magical Mystery Tour to Main Street Monroe, with time travel back to the 1960’s and fab hits from the Fab Four. The fun continues at intermission with DJ David Lund spinning the tunes for a sock hop party, so wear your dancing shoes.

Thursday, July 13

Get ready to be happy, because The People’s Brothers Band is gonna getcha so good with their very own brand of boogie woogie.They’ve got rhythm, they’ve got soul, and they’ve got the dynamic Teresa Marie leading with vocals. Having a saxophone in this big band means big sound and big fun. Wear your red and white, because members of the UW Band entertain at intermission with a classic 5th Quarter Badger-style celebration.

Friday, July 28

Rock. Stars. Generation Jones is a brand-new band with the type of synergy that can only be created with a rock star lineup: Mauro Magellan, Kyle Henderson, Michael Massey, Shawndell Marks, and Michael John Ripp. Generation Jones doesn’t just play the music, they bring the mastery, skill and experience of being on some of the world’s biggest stages. And now they’ll be right here in downtown Monroe. Truly. Classic. Plus strolling mariachi players at intermission. How could this night be any better?

Saturday, Aug. 19

Back by popular demand: FBI and the Untouchable Horns absolutely owned the downtown Square (and filled the dance floor) when they played at the 2022 Cheese Days Community Night presented in partnership with Main Street Monroe. Funk Band Incorporated is the Fox Valley’s premiere horn band, covering all the greatest horn hits from the past four decades from groups like Chicago, Blues Brothers, and Bruno Mars. There’s extra special fun for kids at this show, with Great Big Bubble Making and Bubble Stations, with Jason the Bubble Guy leading the fun. Intermission bonus: Cheese Days officially kicks things off for 2024 with introduction of royalty and unveiling of the collector button logo. We’re pretty sure that Cheese Days will mix in some other cheesy surprises.

All shows in the Main Street Monroe series are proudly underwritten by Colony Brands. Intermission entertainment and special features are thanks to the generosity of John and Katie Baumann.

Profits from the Main Street Monroe Beer Garden are shared with several local charitable organizations who assist in setting up, staffing and serving, and cleaning up when the shows are over. You can help out by picking up your own area and disposing of your own trash in one of the many garbage cans or recycling containers.

Main Street Monroe, Inc., is a nationally accredited, volunteer-driven, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as an advocate for the downtown neighborhood. If you enjoy downtown events, consider making a donation or getting involved as a volunteer. Learn more at www.mainstreetmonroe.org, or contact the Main Street Monroe office at 608.328.4023.