Lineup revealed for Downtown Sound concerts in Millennium Park

Posted by Frank Krolicki

Ted Leo & the Pharmacists (photo: Shawn Brackbill)

One of the many great music events in Chicago during the summer is the "Downtown Sound" series of free concerts in Millennium Park. While the weather we're currently experiencing might make outdoor concerts seem far off in the distance, Greg Kot of the Tribune has helped to provide some reassurance today by reporting on the series' 2011 lineup. Here's what you can look forward to on Mondays from May 23rd to July 25th (shows start at 6:30 p.m.):

May 23: Bonnie “Prince” Billy featuring the Cairo Gang, special guest TBA

May 30: Justin Townes Earle, Andre Williams and the Goldstars

June 6: Iron and Wine, special guest TBA

June 13: Headliner TBA, Campbell Brothers

June 20: Kings Go Forth, Ben L’Oncle Soul

June 27: Low, special guest TBA

July 4:  Seefeel, special guest TBA

July 11: Delicate Steve, Bombino

July 18:  Blonde Redhead, special guest TBA

July 25:  Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Rachel Ries