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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, May 31, 2023 – Backyard concerts are back for 2023 and the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site is excited to invite you to another season of live music on the Lohman lawn. These are family-friendly events, so bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic suppers for an evening of fun that captures Missouri's music traditions past and present.

This year’s lineup is as follows:

  • Saturday, June 17: Rod and John Music – This band performs folk rock, country and traditional music from the 1970s to today.
  • Thursday, July 22: John Williams and Robert Mackey – This group brings traditional Missouri fiddle and guitar to the Lohman stage.
  • Saturday, Aug. 26: The Gibson Girls – This acoustic duo plays a blend of Americana, folk, blues and original music.

All concerts start at 7 p.m. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved inside the Lohman Building. Space will be limited, but please come and join us!

The program will be held on the Lohman Lawn, 100 Jefferson St. in Jefferson City. For more information, call 573-751-2854.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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