New Primitives, Silver Bay Music in the Park Concert, August 1, 2025 - FULL SHOW

The renowned Minneapolis-based band New Primitives headlined the August 1, 2025, Silver Bay Music in the Park Concert Series with a live performance on the City Center Park Stage. SET LIST All Night Dancing Bring Me Down You Don’t Know How It Feels Wake Up And Live Queen Bee Jesus Left Chicago Just Imagination (Band Intros) Maricela I Can’t Work Stir It Up Soul Makoosa Founded in 2003 by acclaimed drummer, singer, and songwriter Stanley Kipper, New Primitives has become one of the Midwest’s most dynamic musical acts. Stanley Kipper’s remarkable career began long before the band’s formation; while living in southern California, he played, toured, or recorded with legendary artists including Minnie Riperton, The Bee Gees, Joe Walsh, Bill Withers, Randy Meisner (former Eagle), Jay Ferguson, Andrew Gold, Karla Bonoff, Melanie, and Gypsy. The hits created by these iconic musicians have deeply influenced Stan’s own creative vision, inspiring him to blend funky R&B and American reggae with global musical influences. The band’s debut and sophomore records, New Primitives and American Nomads, quickly gained national recognition, enjoying top ten chart positions across the United States and Canada and earning airplay from coast to coast. In recognition of his contributions to music, Stan Kipper received the 2020 Midwest Rock and Country Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, and both he and bandmate Chico were honored with induction into the St. Louis Classic Rock Hall of Fame as members of the band Gypsy. In 2018, New Primitives captured the vibrant energy of their live performances with the recording of their third album at A440 Studios in New Hope, Minnesota. This release, titled Primitive Road, arrived on November 8, 2024, and further cemented the band’s reputation for innovative and engaging music. About Rocky Wall Entertainment Now celebrating its fifth year, the nonprofit Rocky Wall Entertainment continues the tradition of bringing the best of Americana music to Silver Bay and Lake Superior’s North Shore. Through community support and the hard work of volunteers, they have built a festival atmosphere that brings joy to locals and visitors alike, strengthening the cultural fabric of the region.