Bands on the Bricks Returns

Hey Boulder! 🌞

The wait is over—Bands on the Bricks is back and ready to light up Pearl Street all summer long! Get ready for eight weeks of free concerts, cold drinks, and feel-good vibes that turn hump day into the best day. This week, Graham Good & The Painters set the tone with their infectious, genre-bending sound—don’t miss it!

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— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉

🧠 Trivia Time

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🎶 Bands on the Bricks: Boulder’s Ultimate Summer Jam

Boulder’s summer soundtrack is back! Bands on the Bricks returns to Pearl Street every Wednesday from June 11 through July 30, turning our iconic pedestrian mall into a dance floor under the stars. From rock to reggae and everything in between, these free concerts are your ticket to midweek magic.

🌟 This Week’s Lineup: Graham Good & The Painters

Kicking things off on June 11, Graham Good & The Painters are bringing their feel-good funk-folk-rock energy to the bricks. They’ve lit up Red Rocks and The Bluebird, and now they’re ready to bring those vibes straight to your feet. Bonus: Weldwerks Brewing is on tap to quench your thirst!

🌟 Happy Hour & Beyond

Score $2 off drinks from 5:30-6:30 PM (Bota Box, Avery Brewing, Wibby Brewing, Vision Quest, Upslope… need we say more?). Plus, FNBO cardholders, there’s a little something extra for you—buy one, get one free on your drinks. After 9 PM, keep the groove going at the Velvet Elk Lounge with their epic after parties featuring DJ sets and killer cocktails.

🌟 Next Up

• June 18: Kind Hearted Strangers – From foothills folk to Nashville vibes.

• June 25: Hazel Miller & The Collective – Colorado’s powerhouse vocalist and her soulful band.

• July 2: The Long Run – Colorado’s Eagles tribute band takes you on a nostalgia trip.

• July 9: Selasee & The Fafa Family – Ghanaian reggae meets Boulder’s summer night air.

🎶 Whether you’re chasing the music, the community, or just the perfect summer night out, Bands on the Bricks has you covered. Grab your crew, bring those dancing shoes, and let’s make this summer sing!

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🌟 That’s a Wrap!

Here’s to midweek music, summer nights, and dancing under the stars, Boulder-style. See you out there, and keep those good vibes rollin’! 🌟

🧠 Answer: A. Walter Orr Roberts — the brilliant mind behind the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder! Roberts’ vision for atmospheric research and climate science turned Boulder into a hub for environmental studies and innovation. Thanks for playing along—stay curious and keep exploring! 🌦️🌲

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