Minneapolis (April 11, 2016) --- Esteemed local promoter, Sue McLean & Associates (SMA), announces the summer concert line up for the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Rewards Music in the Zoo 2016 season. The 24th year of the series promises to continue the longstanding tradition of offering a variety of music genres for fans of all ages on the Sue McLean Stage in the Weesner Family Amphitheater at the Minnesota Zoo (1300 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, Minn.).

SMA CEO Patricia McLean says continuing the concert series is all part of the company’s commitment to honor the legacy of beloved company founder, the late Sue McLean, who was considered a significant and influential part of the Twin Cities music community for more than 30 years.

“This year’s series features legendary artists and fan favorites as well as new artists who help define this summer’s outdoor music experience,” says SMA President Kimberly Gottschalk. “The intimate outdoor live music experience that Music in the Zoo offers is truly magical.”

New partnerships include U.S. Bank Flex Perks Rewards as the new title sponsor and Sun Country Airlines coming on board as a Platinum sponsor. All sponsorship partners anchor the series and are a big part of the series’ success.

Tickets for the 2016 series will go on sale Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m., online at suemclean.com/zoo or etix.com, in person at Electric Fetus (2000 4th Ave. So, Minneapolis), or Etix charge by phone at 1-800-514-3849.

For more information, visit www.SueMcLean.com/Zoo. Follow us at @musicinthezoo or @suemcleanmusic.

Music in the Zoo 2016 Concert Lineup*

JUNE

Five for Fighting with String Quartet – June 10

Blondie - June 11

Home Free – June 12

Ziggy Marley – June 13

Soul Asylum – June 18

Los Lobos with special guest Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers –

June 19

Dark Star Orchestra – June 23

Buddy Guy – June 24

Morris Day & The Time – June 30

JULY

The Jayhawks – July 1

Bruce Hornsby &
The Noisemakers – July 2

Guster – July 6

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – July 9

Trevor Hall – July 13

The Willis Clan – July 15

George Thorogood &

The Destroyers - July 20

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – July 21

Indigo Girls – July 25

Tower of Power – July 27

Marc Cohn with special guest

Blind Boys of Alabama –

July 29 & 30

Laurie Berkner – July 31

AUGUST

Colvin & Earle – August 2

Grace Potter – August 7 & 8

The Mavericks – August 9

case/lang/veirs with special guest Andy Shauf – August 10

Har Mar Superstar – August 20

Jerry Jeff Walker – August 27