Portland’s Left on Tenth Kicks off Brookings Free Summer Concert Series June 21

This is a press release from the American Music Festival:

Portland-based indie rock band Left on Tenth will kick off the American Music Festival’s free “Concerts in the Park” series at Brookings Azalea Park at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 21.

Left on Tenth, a five-piece indie rock band formed in 2016 by a group of friends on 10th Ave in Bozeman, Montana, delivers music that brings people together with pure energy. From their jam-band beginnings, they’ve grown into a genre-defying powerhouse act. Their sound fuses funky grooves, reggae rhythms, ska beats, and rock riffs.

Music fans can expect distorted guitars, vibrant horns, and a rhythm section with punch. Each show is different, unpredictable, and always a blast to witness. They’re known for high-energy sets, pants-down solos, and crowd interaction. Their only goal on stage? To have the most fun possible.

More about the band at leftontenth.com

About the music series:

The American Music Festival’s free “Concerts in the Park” celebrates its 31st season with eight free shows June 21 through Labor Day weekend. Set in a natural amphitheater at Azalea Park, the series attracts 800 to 1,200 music fans per show. Food and beverages will be sold by the Brookings-Harbor Rotary Club at the Snack Shack, and Chetco Brewing Company and Misty Mountain Brewing and Tap Haus will serve craft beers.

The free series is sponsored by more than 18 community sponsors, including presenting sponsors Rogue Credit Union, Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast, South Coast Lumber Co. and Partnership for the Performing Arts. Nearly half of the series’ funding comes from crowd donations.

Here is the 2026 lineup:

• June 21: Left on Tenth is a Portland-based 5-piece funk-rock-reggae fusion band that plays mostly all original material. They deliver a strong, danceable and diverse concert every time.

• June 28: Nate Botsford and his band will get folks up and dancing with their feel good, sing-along country rock hits and originals. Their music is similar in style to Old Dominion, Brett Young, Chris Janson, Lonestar and Johnny Cash.

• July 5: Jessie G is a dynamic country-rock artist hailing from Brookings, Oregon. Known for her gritty vocals and patriotic roots, she was discovered by country star Gretchen Wilson and is the first outside artist signed to Wilson’s label, Redneck Records.

• July 12: Tracorum will bring its piano-fueled blend of southern rock, soul, honky tonk, and roots americana. Their rhythmic diversity adds elements of funk, caribbean and gospel stomp to their unique feel good sound.

• July 26: Skynyrd Nation is more than just a tribute band—it’s a heartfelt celebration of the music, spirit, and legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the undisputed kings of Southern Rock. With unwavering dedication to authenticity, Skynyrd Nation delivers a full-scale recreation of the iconic sound, electrifying energy, and soulful storytelling that defined the legendary band.

• Aug. 2: The Hank Shreve Band features harmonica ace and singer Hank Shreve and his powerhouse band that plays high energy blues, rock, funk and soul. They clinched the Muddy Award for Best Regional Act in 2016, 2014, and 2013, building on their inaugural win for the Best New Act in 2012. Shreve has earned recognition such as the Northwest Harmonica Championship in 2008 and multiple Muddy Awards, including Best Harmonica in 2009 and 2013, along with the 2021 Rooster Blues Award of Best Male Vocalist.

• Aug. 16: Simple Dreams Oregon is a six-piece Rogue Valley band that delivers a rich, emotional journey through Linda Ronstadt’s most beloved music, as well as the hits of Fleetwood Mac, Heart and Journey. Each performance delivers powerhouse vocals, soaring harmonies, passion and precision.

• SEPT. 6: Huckleberry Road Huckleberry Road is rooted in southern rock, outlaw country, and blue-collar anthems. With a reputation for high-energy live shows and hard-hitting songwriting, Huckleberry Road has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in country and rock, proving they can hold their own with the best in the game.

More info:

In case of bad weather, the concerts will move indoors to the Gibney Center at Brookings-Harbor High School or Azalea Middle School cafeteria, 505 Pacific Ave.

Information and videos about the bands can be found at the American Music Festival’s Facebook page at facebook.com/AmericanMusicFestivalBrookingsOregon

Presenting sponsors: Rogue Credit Union, Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast, South Coast Lumber Co. and Partnership for the Performing Arts.

Major Sponsors: Oregon Community Foundation, Curry Transfer & Recycling, Doctor D. Autocare, Edward Jones, Lucky 7 Casino, Nature’s Coastal Holiday, Remax, and Tidewater.

Community & Friend Sponsors: Panchos, Gerald Ross, Musser Olsen, and Cholwll Benzs & Hartwick.