Music in the Zoo

06/21/2024

“On late concert pioneer Sue McLean, who promoted those zoo gigs and many others: ‘It was pretty rare to have a woman promoter in those days, but that's just part of why she stood out. She was a woman who took care of business but also still had that thing women are better at that made you feel comfortable and cared about. The only male counterpart I can think of would be Bill Graham, because he really cared about the artists, too.’”

The same original members from 1973 return to town humbly marking their remarkable longevity.

06/21/2024

Attn: Music in the Zoo

Sue McLean & Associates and The Current are proud to kick off the Live at the ROC concert series in St. Louis Park with none other than (in the words of Sue McLean) one of the best live bands on the planet, Los Lobos!

Los Lobos, as proud Chicanos, are celebrating an incredible 50 YEARS of unparalleled musical excellence. And, amazingly, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. As their liner notes put it, quite simply: "Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, Jr., Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Steve Berlin."

Joining the bill is celebrated St. Louis Park native and master musical storyteller, Dan Israel, who has been called the “hardest working singer-songwriter in Minnesota.” Dan’s many accolades over the years include the honor of being the very first guest on 89.3 The Current’s Local Show and Minnesota Music Awards for both songwriting and performance.

The ROC (Recreational Outdoor Center) is located at 3700 Monterey Drive in St. Louis Park. This dynamic outdoor space is perfect to come together for great live music. The ROC has also hosted beloved traditions like the spring egg hunt, the Minnesota Wild's free outdoor hockey practices, the annual Juneteenth celebration, art fairs, home & garden shows, carnivals, and more. It’s a community space that can be enjoyed throughout any season.

Make sure you’re following to see all our concert updates and announcements!

https://suemclean.com/event/los-lobos/the-roc/

Los Lobos The Current

11/09/2022

Four years ago, on July 19, 2019, beloved pop star Aaron Carter took the stage along with the rest of the Pop 2000 Tour crew. It was a show that was unlike any Zoo show before, and after. Aaron's energy was unmatched; and it's truly a show we will never forget.

RIP Aaron. 💔

09/15/2022

Throwback to 2018, when Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue played at Music in the Zoo! In case you missed it, the incredible musician is back in the Twin Cities THIS Friday at Canterbury Park! 🌟

Get your tickets at bit.ly/CanterburyParkConcertSeries-2022.

09/01/2022

Calling all Robert Earl Keen fans! 📢

Sue McLean and Associates is proud to partner with Robert Earl Keen to bring you access to a special livestream series tonight, Saturday and Sunday! Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now at bit.ly/RobertEarlKeen-SMA. 🎶

*A portion of each ticket sold benefits SMA.*

08/10/2022

A longtime favorite of SMA, Marc Cohn performed on the Music in the Zoo stage more than any other artist. And ICYMI, he's back in town this Friday at Canterbury Park!

Limited tickets remaining, get yours before they're gone --> bit.ly/CanterburyParkConcertSeries-2022.

Sue McLean and Associates

08/05/2022

Flashback to July 27, 2012 at with BoDeans! 🎶

ICYMI, they’re back in the Twin Cities this weekend for the third and final show at Utepils Brewing Co.

Limited tickets remaining at suemclean.com; get them before they’re gone!

08/04/2022

The second show in Sue McLean and Associates and Canterbury Park’s 2022 Concert Series is tomorrow! 🎶

ICYMI, this year’s lineup features a handful of favorites - Marc Cohn, Gov't Mule and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue. 🌟

VIP options, seated and general admission tickets available at suemclean.com.

07/29/2022

TONIGHT! ✨🎶

Night 1 of Sue McLean and Associates's 2022 : Party in the Park with Gary Clark Jr, Cold War Kids, Suzanne Santo and Kiss the Tiger! 🤘

Tickets available at bit.ly/LiveattheHilde-Day1.

07/28/2022

Sue McLean and Associates’ concert event of the 2022 summer - - is THIS weekend! 💫🎶

ICYMI, the epic lineup features Gary Clark Jr, Cold War Kids, Suzanne Santo and Kiss the Tiger on Friday 🤘; Kelsea Ballerini, The Band Perry, Brittney Spencer and Devon Worley on Saturday. 🤠

Tickets are still available at suemclean.com/Hilde!

07/27/2022

We have an EXCITING : Night 2 VIP giveaway happening over on the SMA page with our friends at Revel Spirits, Inc.! 🥳

Enter to win at the post below.

*UPDATE: contest has ended! Congrats Nate Sandell! 🥳 You have won the exclusive giveaway below.*

One last giveaway! 🌟

We’re teaming up with our friends at Revel Spirits, Inc. to give one of you the ultimate Hilde VIP experience!

You’ll win:
🎫 2 VIP tickets to Saturday night’s show with Kelsea Ballerini, The Band Perry, Brittney Spencer & Devon Worley
🚗 VIP parking pass
🥃 Revel swag bag
🏨 Complimentary hotel room at Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow SMA and Revel Spirits, Inc.
2️⃣ “Like” this post + comment who you would bring to the show.
3️⃣ Share this post or tag more friends for additional entries!

Terms: We will announce our winner tomorrow, July 28, at 9am. GOOD LUCK! 🍀 This contest is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Facebook.

07/13/2022

To all of our loyal and longtime fans, we have missed you! Sue McLean and Associates has a 2-day outdoor music festival, : Party in the Park, at the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth coming up in July that we know you are going to love. The beautiful outdoor setting is unparalleled and the line-up is one of the very best of the summer. ☀️

Night 1 on Friday, July 29 features headliner and red hot guitar man Gary Clark Jr and Night 2 on Saturday, July 30 features headliner and country music superstar Kelsea Ballerini. Live athe Hilde is a can't-miss event and we would love to see our favorite live music fans there - heck come out and see us for both nights!

This sizzlin' summer lineup also includes Cold War Kids, Suzanne Santo and Kiss the Tiger on Night 1; The Band Perry, Brittney Spencer and Devon Worley Band on Night 2. Come on out and Party in the Park with us! 🎶 Tickets are on sale now at suemclean.com/hilde.

06/19/2021

Today, we celebrate and commemorate —for the first time as a federal holiday!

06/15/2021

Just Announced! Mary Chapin Carpenter • Marc Cohn • Shawn Colvin: Together in Concert on November 4 at State Theatre and November 5 at Hoyt Sherman Place! 🎹🎶
Tickets for both shows sale THIS Friday, June 18 at 12:00PM!
For more information --> bit.ly/SMA_2021

06/15/2021

JUST ANNOUNCED! 🎶 Live at the Hilde returns with BoDeans on July 17 & The Okee Dokee Brothers on June 18!
Tickets for both shows on sale THIS Friday at 10:00AM --> bit.ly/SMA_2021

06/03/2021

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Suburbs at the Minnesota Discovery Center outdoor amphitheater on June 26 🎶
Come celebrate the the return of live music and the grand opening of Minnesota's newest Redhead MTB Park!

Tickets on sale TOMORROW at 10:00AM -->bit.ly/SMA_2021

For more information about the Redhead Mountain Bike Park events --> bit.ly/RHMBP

06/01/2021

Happy ! SMA is proud to stand as an ally for the LGBTQI+ community. We celebrate you! 🏳️‍🌈

05/31/2021

This , and every day, we support and celebrate our veterans. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country! 🇺🇸