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Welcome back to FORWARD. Catch the first concert of the 2026 summer season!Cori Kennedy with Clayton Ryan
Wednesday, June 3 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Mayo Park (Ward 4)
SCHEDULE
5 PM | Get Ready!
Come early to enjoy the park and grab your spot before the show starts. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and picnics are welcome.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | CLAYTON RYAN
Clayton Ryan is a Minnesota based alt-country singer-songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his gritty, homegrown sound and Midwestern storytelling. Ryan’s music blends traditional country, Americana, and soul influences, often reflecting blue-collar life and heartland themes. Beyond recording, he’s an active touring artist who has performed across the Midwest. His songs have also appeared in NASCAR and NFL broadcasts. https://www.claytonryan.com/
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM | CORI KENNEDY
Cori Kennedy is a rising country artist from Minnesota known for powerhouse vocals and gritty, story-driven songs shaped by Midwest roots. Her sound blends a timeless country foundation with a fearless, modern edge. She gained national attention on The Voice as part of Reba McEntire’s team, showcasing both vocal strength and emotional depth. https://www.corikennedy-music.com/
FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS
F&Js The Compadres
Jersey Jo's
Uni Uni Bubble Tea
Kinney Creek Brewery
ABOUT FORWARD PARK CONCERTS
These free, Wednesday evening concerts highlight local bands and regional headliners. Concerts are held in six different walkable, pet-friendly, and bike trail connected parks - one in each city ward. The music starts at 5:30 PM and wraps up at 7:45 PM. Every FORWARD concert includes the Rochester Public Library's Bookmobile, the Parks & Recreation Mobile Rec Trailer, and the Art Stop, a free creative activity led by local artists. Everyone is welcome! No registration is required.
CART captioning is available at every FORWARD concert, providing real-time captions viewable from your smartphone or tablet via QR codes in the park.
For more information on this event, the FORWARD concert series, and Rochester Public Music, check out our website: https://www.rochestermn.gov/activities-parks-culture/music/.
FORWARD Park Concerts are generously supported by the Mayo Clinic and 106.9 KROC FM.
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Event Venue
40 Civic Center Dr SE, 310 E Center St, Rochester, MN 55904-3748, United States
Tickets
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