Basilica Block Party 2010 – A Musical Redemption

Music for the masses in this weekend’s Basilica Block Party 2010. The Basilica Block Party began in 1995 as a fundraiser to pay for the $9.5 million structural restoration of The Basilica of Saint Mary, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Proceeds from the event will fund the continued renovation of The Basilica. Five percent of proceeds have been designated for the St. Vincent de Paul outreach program to serve those in need. The program provides food and shelter to nearly 3,500 people a month, as well as shoes and transportation assistance to 250 people every week.

The goal of the Basilica Block Party is to promote the spirit of volunteerism and community. More than 25,000 people gather annually in the presence of the historic Basilica of Saint Mary and surrounding blocks to celebrate good food, great music and summer fun.

Bands Schedules for this 16th annual Cities 97 Basilica Block Party, July 9 & 10, 2010.

July 9, 2010:
Sun Country Stage:

* Weezer 9pm – 10:30pm
* Eric Hutchinson 7:30pm – 8:30pm
* One eskimO 6pm – 7pm

M&Ms Stage:

* Spoon 8:45pm – 10:15pm
* Grace Potter & the Nocturnals 7:25pm – 8:25pm
* Rogue Valley 6:05pm – 7:05pm
* hunter(HERO) 5:15pm – 5:45pm

Happy Hour Stage:

* Kristoff Krane 6:15pm – 7pm
* Dada Trash Collage 5pm – 5:45pm

July 10, 2010:
Sun Country Stage:

* Barenaked Ladies 9pm – 10:30pm
* Guster 7:30pm – 8:30pm
* Ingrid Michaelson 6pm – 7pm

M&Ms Stage:

* The Avett Brothers 8:45pm – 10:15pm
* V.V. Brown 7:25pm – 8:25pm
* Robert Francis 6:05pm – 7:05pm
* Chester Bay 5:15pm – 5:45pm

Happy Hour Stage:

* ReadyGoes 6:15pm – 7pm
* Blue Sky Blackout 5pm – 5:45pm

*All bands booked by Sue McLean and Associates and are subject to change.