ABOUT US

In the late Spring of 2022, Mick Sterling Presents came to the Maple Grove Park and Rec with an idea to (5) Tuesday night performances at the beautiful TOWN GREEN stage.

Because of their kindness, the first GROOVES AND FOODS MUSIC FESTIVAL happened and it was remarkable.

I'm honored to say that now in 2024, GROOVES AND FOODS is now fully-endorsed and supported financially and with many in-kind services provided by The City of Maple Grove and The Maple Grove Park and Rec is our VENUE SPONSOR. I am very proud to also announce and welcome our 2024 GROOVES AND FOODS Presenting and Title Sponsor - our friends at Rotary Club of Maple Grove. We are excited for this new partnership and look forward to many years together in Community with the City of Maple Grove at Town Green.

We also welcome the return and ongoing support of our beverage partner, Lyndes Catering who'll bring refreshing beverage services to your musical experience that can now be enjoyed everywhere on the grounds of Town Green for your enjoyment.

Last but not least, additional thanks go out to all the staff with Experience Maple Grove and the Maple Grove Business Association for their valued promotional support.

All of these great entities, along with a host of Artist & Stage Sponsoring Companies will help make this year's musical experiences a reality! We are grateful for everyone's collective energy and enthusiasm to promote GROOVES AND FOODS this summer and we are confident we will have sellout crowds each Wednesday evening during the 7 weeks of our Festival Series.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to present some of the best talent in town for all of you at GROOVES AND FOODS in this beautiful, free and all-ages setting.

THE GROOVES(MUSIC)

July 17, 2024

5:30-6:30PM - MSXP Live Recording with Max Krauth

7:00-8:45PM - Mick Sterling Presents FROM BARRY / The Perfect Pop Songs of Barry Gibb and The Bee Gees

July 24, 2024

5:30-6:30PM - MSXP Live Recording with Kat Perkins

7:00-8:45PM - Mick Sterling Presents BORN TO RUN / A Celebration of the music of Bruce Springsteen

August 7, 2024

5:30-6:30PM - MSXP Live Recording with Michael Monroe

7:00-8:45PM - Mick Sterling Presents SILK AND SOUL / The Songs of Boz Scaggs

August 14, 2024

5:30-6:30PM - MSXP Live Recording with Wayne Anthony and Jack Cassidy

7:00-8:45PM - MINUTE BY MINUTE / featuring Wayne Anthony, Cate Fierro and Jack Cassidy / A Tribute to Michael McDonald (The Doobie Brothers) Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross & James Ingram

August 21, 2024

5:30-6:30PM - MSXP Live Recording with Molly Maher

7:00-8:45PM - Mick Sterling Presents THE HEART OF ANN AND NANCY WILSON / The Songs of the band HEART featuring Cate Fierro and Katie Gearty

August 28, 2024

5:30-6:30PM - MSXP Live Recording with Arne Fogel

7:00-8:45PM - Mick Sterling Presents VINTAGE VEGAS / The Songs of Sinatra, Bennett, Garland, Liza, Sammy, Dean and more led by Mick Sterling and Cate Fierro in front of a 16-piece big band!

September 4, 2024

6:30PM - Mick Sterling Presents BEAUTIFUL VISION / The Essential Songs of Van Morrison

EVENT INFORMATION

Food & Concessions (Food Trucks, Concessions Stand & Lyndes Beverage Bar) | Open at 5PM ~ Close at 9PM

For your comfort, please feel free to bring a blanket and a comfortable lawn chair. No Coolers, Beverages or Food will be permitted at Town Green.

Town Green is a pet-friendly City Park, so bring your pet, poop bags, and remember that your pets must be on a leash at all times.

Each Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 there will be a special LIVE recording of The Mick Sterling Experience Radio Show - come out to catch special guest performances and interviews. Click the album cover for more info about The Mick Sterling Experience Radio Show and to listen to previous episodes!

MUSIC SHOWTIME
All Main Act Shows start at 7:00 p.m. / Two Sets / Music ends at 8:45 p.m.

TOWN GREEN

This urban park is located at 7991 Main Street, between the

Maple Grove Government Center and the Maple Grove Library.

For all performances, we advise that you bring your own

blankets and chairs in case the established seating is filled.

THE FOODS

One of the most important quotes from the animated Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a guiding thought for GROOVES AND FOODS, "Nobody wants a skinny Santa!" We want you to eat and eat a lot from our amazing choices of foods at GROOVES AND FOODS prior to and during the performances!

Don't eat before the event! Have a light breakfast and lunch and fill up with us each of the 7 Wednesdays Eat with us! Support these great vendors. Here's the schedule!

Jul 17, 2024

MAMA'S FOOD TRUCK / PIMENTO JAMAICAN KITCHEN/ KURBSIDE CATERING / BROADWAY PIZZA

Jul 31, 2024

MAMA'S FOOD TRUCK / JAMAICAN PIMENTO KITCHEN / KURBSIDE CATERING/ BROADWAY PIZZA

Aug 14, 2024

MAMA'S FOOD TRUCK / PIMENTO JAMAICAN KITCHEN/ KURBSIDE CATERING / BROADWAY PIZZA

Aug 28, 2024

MAMA'S FOOD TRUCK / PIMENTO JAMAICAN KITCHEN / KURBSIDE CATERING / BROADWAY PIZZA

Jul 24, 2024

PIMENTO JAMAICAN KITCHEN / KURBSIDE CATERING / BROADWAY PIZZA

Aug 7, 2024

PIMENTO JAMAICAN KITCHEN / KURBSIDE CATERING / BROADWAY PIZZA

Aug 21, 2024

PIMENTO JAMAICAN KITCHEN / KURBSIDE CATERING / BROADWAY PIZZA

A Message from Mick Sterling

Welcome to the Grooves and Foods Music Festival, produced by Mick Sterling Presents.

I'm confident that you're going to have a wonderful experience attending

this free and all-ages music festival featuring some of the top talent in the Twin Cities.

The wonderful Town Green outdoor amphitheater is a picturesque

and magnificent backdrop for the blues, soul and R&B music that will fill the air.

Food Trucks will be on site for all shows.

Lyndes of Maple Grove/Osseo will provide alcoholic beverages that can be consumed all around the venue. You will not want to miss the event-exclusive offerings that you'll enjoy from these food trucks!

Please welcome our many Sponsoring Businesses who are on-site and take time to learn more about their products & services. Additionally, GROOVES AND FOODS is proud to include select Charities that are an important part to our Community.

See you all at GROOVES AND FOODS!