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	June 7 Amileigha & Jeremy of Rebel Grace Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Tots on the Street, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, El Sazón Dominicano, Azteca Restaurant MKE, Falafel Guys Amileigha and Jeremy of Rebel Grace bring the same passion and country hits to a stripped down acoustic format. All the country hits working in true traditional gems with the modern hits of today.
	June 14 MetroFern Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Azteca Restaurant MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Taco Barrio. Pedro's Empanadas, The Fatty Patty   Delve into the relationship between jazz, funk, soul, and everything (In Between). Fern’s premiere album explores themes surrounding love and the roles that funk & freaks play in a wider social context.
	June 21 Betsy Ade & the Well Known Strangers Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Tots on the Street, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, El Sazón Dominicano, Falafel Guys, Taco Barrio   A pulse-pounding, cello-infused, alternative/pop rock band from America’s Midwest. John Legend says, "She has a truly powerful voice. It's clear, it's precise, and it has so much raw energy!”
	June 28:  Postponed due to air quality. Some food trucks will be available for grab-and-go lunches.  Zach Pietrini Band Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Piña Mexican Eats, Clean Cruisine, Rose Mob Grill, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Double B's BBQ. Cocina Filipina  Zach Pietrini’s Midwestern, indie americana songwriting aesthetic is the sonic embodiment of a well-worn denim jacket. At the forefront of the Americana resurgence, Pietrini—lead vocalist and guitarist for his namesake band—takes an everyman’s approach to the genre with a knack for honest storytelling and a wistfulness that comes across in both the music and lyrics.
	July 5  No Show - Happy 4th of July!
	July 12 Alyssia Dominguez Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Piña Mexican Eats, Troublemakers' Cocina, Falafel Guys, Double B's BBQ, Little Havana, El Sazón Dominicano With the release of her new album, Dance with Me, Alyssia Dominguez is bringing a new flair to country music by infusing a touch of her Hispanic roots. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in traditional Tejano music, Alyssia was always destined to be a musician.
	July 19 Jenny Thiel Group With a special pre-show performance from the Navy Band Grand Lakes from 11:30 AM - 12 PM Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Rose Mob Grill, Double B's BBQ. Taco Barrio  This jazz vocalist adds a touch of class to everything from classic American Standards to your Pop favorites.  Jenny’s silky-smooth voice will slide right into your heart.
	July 26 Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Azteca Restaurant MKE. Cocina Filipina  Named Philadelphia Magazine Best Rapper of 2022 & 1 of 10 New Jersey artists Kuf Knotz (Producer/MC) and Christine Elise (Harpist/Vocalist) have brought their unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and classical traditions to various communities. Releasing their highly anticipated third album "Hypnagogia" (2023), Kuf and Christine’s music explores themes of unity and the infinite possibility of creating a better world.
	August 2 Brewtown Beat Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Piña Mexican Eats, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Troublemakers' Cocina, Falafel Guys, Cocina Filipina  Brewtown Beat is Milwaukee's must-see party band. Fueled by a wicked horn lineup and powerful rhythm section, the band performs a collision of vintage Jamaican Reggae, 2-Tone Ska, and popular Modern Rock cover songs in their own upbeat style. Upbeat, positive and fun! These cats bring the easy skankin' and 90s riddims to your head and heart!
	August 9 Extra Crispy Brass Band Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Rose Mob Grill, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, El Sazón Dominicano, Falafel Guys,  Piña Mexican Eats, Little Havana The Extra Crispy Brass Band (or EC Brass Band or ECBB) plays New Orleans-style brass band music inspired by the great contemporary bands such as the Dirty Dozen, Hot Eight, Rebirth, and New Birth Brass Bands as well as traditional outfits such as the Olympia and Mahogany Brass Bands.
	Monday, August 14: Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Edition Rob Knapp & the Soul Patrol Enjoy lunch on us, as we kick-off the 18th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week with our daily lunchtime giveaways at Red Arrow Park! Heart(beats) of the City powered by MGIC resumes Wednesday, August 23.  Young, vibrant and fun, Soul Patrol is a 5 piece band that knows how to have a good time! Fronted by Milwaukee artist Rob Knapp they deliver a high-energy performance sure to keep the dance floor on their feet.
	August 23: Cancelled Due to Excessive Heat Warning Failure to Launch Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Clean Cruisine, Piña Mexican Eats, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Double B's BBQ, Cocina Filipina  Failure to Launch is a popular high-energy cover band that has been rockin’ together for nearly two decades. You can expect to see a dynamic show of some of the most upbeat and danceable pop, rock, hip-hop, and country music of the past 60 years!
	August 30 Donna Woodall Group  Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Clean Cruisine, Rose Mob Grill, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys,  Piña Mexican Eats, Cocina Filipina  With her unique blend of jazz, blues, soul, and pop, Donna Woodall presents lush, intimate vocals with every performance. Woodall established herself as a talented singer, bandleader, and songwriter in the Milwaukee music scene, with frequent performances at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, The Jazz Estate, and The Blu.