July 25 2026, 7:00pm

2026 WSIE Music Series at Herald Square: The Hard Bop Messengers

2026 WSIE Music Series at Herald Square: The Hard Bop Messengers

Herald Square Amphitheatre

115 E. Clay St.
Collinsville, Illinois 62234

  • Admission: A suggested donation of $10 per entrant to benefit WSIE 88.7 The Sound
  • Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Join WSIE 88.7 The Sound and PressHouse at Herald Square for a 2026 music series you won’t want to miss! Held on the fourth Saturday of each month from May through September, these free outdoor concerts take place from 7–9 p.m. at the Herald Square Amphitheater, with a suggested donation benefiting WSIE 88.7, St. Louis’ nonprofit NPR music station.

2026 Lineup:

  • May 23: Jeremiah Johnson Band - "Celebrating Blues Month"
  • June 27: The Yacht Rockers - "Classic Yacht Rock Hits"
  • July 25: The Hard Bop Messengers - "Summer of Love Music"
  • August 22: Dawn Weber & Good Company - "Sounds of Swunk: A Blend of Swing and Funk"
  • September 26: Mississippi Moon - "A Tribute to The Doobie Brothers"

The Hard Bop Messengers present “Summer of Love,” a lively tribute to late ‘60s classics reimagined in a dynamic hard bop style led by John Covelli and a talented ensemble of Webster University musicians. Blending jazz with influences like Latin, funk, soul, and rock, the group delivers an energetic performance designed to keep audiences tapping their toes from start to finish.

Let them help you boogie the night away!

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