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Downtown Summer Sounds - The Windy City Ramblers

August 20, 2026 6:00pm - 8:0pm
Downtown Evanston - Fountain Square, Evanston, IL

The Windy City Ramblers will be performing high energy New Orleans style brass band second-line music. 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.

 


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