Downtown Summer Sounds - Joel Paterson Swing Quartet
July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Evanston's Fountain Square
Corner of Davis St., Orrington Ave. & Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60601
Guitar legend Joel Paterson and his Quartet bring you Chicago's finest blend of Jazz, Swing, and Blues will perform original music for kids of all ages. Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings. Now in its third year, Downtown Summer Sounds is a free, outdoor concert series at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston. For nine weeks, from July 9 through September 3, an exciting mix of local and regional bands will perform on Thursday evenings from 6-8PM. Downtown Evanston will concurrently host an outdoor Thursday Night Market, featuring artists, makers, and retailers from the regional community.