Name: Mike Reed’s Common Good Dance Band w/ Katie Ernst (solo) and DJ Joe Bryl
Start: 2026-08-14T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-14T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Polk Bros Park

Mike Reed

Katie Ernst

Joe Bryl

Mike Reed’s Common Good Dance Band w/ Katie Ernst (solo) and DJ Joe Bryl

WBEZ Chicago

A free soul-jazz party featuring Mike Reed's Common Good Dance Band with openers Katie Ernst and DJ Joe Bryl.

Polk Bros Park

Chicago has always been a jazz city — from Louis Armstrong to Green Mill to the Jazz Festival — and this summer, WBEZ is celebrating that legacy with a free outdoor concert at Navy Pier.On August 14th, Mike Reed's Common Good Dance Band takes the Lake Stage for an evening of soul-jazz drawn from the global canon: Expect deep cuts by Sun Ra, Duke Ellington and South African legends Dudu Pukwana, Johnny Dyani and Mongezi Feza. It's a set that honors jazz's past while bringing it to life for a new audience.Local musician Katie Ernst (Iron &amp; Wine) opens with a solo performance, plus DJ Joe Bryl spins a special set.A limited number of event posters designed by Chicago-based illustrator Ryan Duggan will be available at the event.Arrive early — entry is first-come, first-served. RSVPs do not guarantee entry and are subject to capacity.

Mike Reed’s Common Good Dance Band w/ Katie Ernst (solo) and DJ Joe Bryl

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