Everett Smithson Band takes 2nd Street Stage on Aug. 1 – Park Rapids Enterprise

Join the jamboree Thursday, Aug. 1 in downtown Park Rapids as the Everett Smithson Band plays 2nd Street Stage.

The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association (PRDBA) presents the free, outdoor concert from 6 to 8 pm with a beer garden opening at 5 pm for a social hour. Bring your own lawn chair.

According to a media release, the Everett Smithson Band formed in 2005 with Everett Smithson on harp and vocals, Phil Schmid on guitar, Jeremy Johnson on drums and Bill Black on stand-up bass.

The sidemen had toured with Big George Jackson, Gary Primich, RJ Mischo, Kim Wilson, Bo Diddley, the Senders and many others, the release states. They’ve written many originals for the set list over the years, which can be heard on any of their five CDs.

The remaining summer line-up includes the Tommy Bentz Band on Aug. 8 and Farewell Milwaukee on Aug. 15. For more information, visit www.parkrapidsdowntown.com or follow 2nd St. Stage on Facebook.

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