St. John’s Summer Concert Series

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With generous support from our fabulous slate of sponsors, St. John’s welcomes thousands of folks for free evenings of song and dance on five Thursday nights throughout the summer!

The Summer Concert Series has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1997 with a  modest attendance of fewer than 100 fans. With 19 seasons under our belt, it is not unusual to have 2,000 fans gathered to enjoy one our concerts during the season, with season attendance around 10,000.

July 13th: Diamonds in the Rough The Music of Neil Diamond

David Oltrogge has been a “working” singer/musician/composer  for many years here in Southern Montana, and presently serves as a director of worship arts and music at Billings 1st United Methodist Church. Gathering these varied tribute shows is his mission to remind people of these influential songs and artists and, even more importantly, to show young people the music of their parents and grandparents .  Diamonds in the Rough found it’s genesis as the people who make the Summer Concert Series happen implored  ”Neil Diamond next !!” so here we are- ready to celebrate many of these songs and bring them to the Mission Ridge Pavilion.  A band of fine musicians sets the stage for these “jewels” and Trevor Krieger brings his varied talents as musical director for this large ensemble (with a “unique” opportunity to perform with his wife Alyssa-one of singers)… Diamonds in the Rough- come remember and sing along with us