Road Trip performs July 24 and Rebel Grace follows July 31 at Ripon’s Village Green during the free Summer Concert Series.
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- Two free concerts are scheduled for late July as part of the Ripon Summer Concert Series.
- The band Road Trip will perform rock music on July 24, and Rebel Grace will play country music on July 31.
- Both events will be held at the Village Green in downtown Ripon from 7 to 10 p.m.
- Attendees should bring their own seating, but outside food and beverages are not allowed.
RIPON – Two free concerts will bring rock and country music to Ripon’s Village Green during the final weeks of July as the Ripon Summer Concert Series continues its 32nd season.
Road Trip will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. July 24 in historic downtown Ripon, according to a community announcement. Sponsored by Silver Creek Dentistry, the concert is part of the Horicon Bank Ripon Summer Concert Series and is open to the public at no cost.
The Wisconsin-based band is known for a production that combines live music, video displays and a full lighting show, according to the announcement. Audience members can expect music spanning multiple decades and genres, including songs associated with artists such as Pink, Lady Gaga, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, AC/DC, Bon Jovi and Ozzy Osbourne.
Rebel Grace will follow with its first appearance in the series from 7 to 10 p.m. July 31. Sponsored by Hy-Vee in Ripon, the concert will feature a country-focused set from a band that has performed across Wisconsin since forming in 2010.
The announcement says Rebel Grace’s repertoire includes contemporary country hits and classic favorites associated with Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn and Eric Church.
Concert details and visitor information
Both performances will take place at the Village Green at Watson and Seward streets in downtown Ripon.
Organizers encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Carry-in food and beverages are not permitted, though beverages will be available for purchase during the events.
Proceeds from beverage sales support live entertainment programming and downtown beautification efforts, according to the announcement.
More concerts planned this summer
The Ripon Summer Concert Series is in its 32nd season and continues to draw visitors to the downtown district for music, shopping and dining.
Madison County is scheduled to perform Aug. 7. Additional information, including the complete concert lineup, band details and music samples, is available at downtownripon.com.
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