Thursday night, June 28, will bring Blues and American Roots music to the Manchester Gazebo in Wurster Park at 7:30 pm.

Peter Madcat Ruth has established an international reputation through his exhilarating, riveting virtuosity on the harmonica. His expertise on this instrument has amazed audiences world-wide. He is equally at home playing blues, folk music, jazz, country, or rock and roll.

Multi-instrumentalist Drew Howard, a staff member at Interlochen Center for the Arts, is fondly known as “sideman to the stars.” He has been nominated for the Detroit Music Awards in the Outstanding Country Instrumentalist category, among many other distinctions.

This concert will also feature students from this week’s Riverfolk Jam Camp being held at Sharon Mills County Park, of which Peter and Drew are faculty members. This event will be an exciting culmination of a week of work and fun at the Jam Camp.

New this week at the gazebo concert will be a survey, and your participation is encouraged. We would love to know how you find out what’s going on at the Gazebo.

The concert, as always, is free; donations are gratefully accepted. Online donations can be made via PayPal at www.riverfolkarts.org. Your ongoing support helps this 30-year Manchester tradition continue!