Me Like Bees with Scorched Waves @ Cook Park

Join us for the sixth and final FORWARD concert of the 2026 summer season!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 26
🕔 Time: 5:30 - 7:45 PM
📍 Location: Cook Park (Ward 5)

🎤 Schedule

• 5:00 PM | Get Ready!
• 5:30 - 6:00 PM | Scorched Waves
  Scorched Waves is an indie rock sensation from Stevens Point, WI. The band features:
  • Tyler Armstrong (Guitar)
  • Al Vuorinen (Bass)
  • Jaren Wojcik (Keyboards & Auxiliary Percussion)
  • Damian Kessler (Drums)
  • Tiernan Brinkman (Vocals)
    Their introspective songwriting and groovy riffs create a unique blend of Indie/Alternative Rock, Post Punk, and Dance Rock. Learn more
• 6:30 - 7:45 PM | Me Like Bees
  Hailing from Joplin, Missouri, Me Like Bees is known for their danceable, guitar-driven songs influenced by early-2000s alt-rock. Founding members Pete Burton and Luke Sheafer lead the band, which has gained national recognition, including a win at the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. Discover more

🍔 Food and Beverage Vendors

• Espadin
• Heimstead
• La Michoacana Purepecha
• LTS Brewing Co.

🎉 About FORWARD Park Concerts

These free Wednesday evening concerts showcase local bands and regional headliners in six different parks across the city. Each concert features the Rochester Public Library's Bookmobile, the Parks & Recreation Mobile Rec Trailer, and the Art Stop, a free creative activity led by local artists. Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required!

CART captioning is available at every concert, providing real-time captions viewable from your smartphone or tablet via QR codes in the park.

Find the Public Music Information Tent next to the artists' merch tents for stickers, questions, and a chance to win prizes!

For more information on this event and the FORWARD concert series, visit Rochester Public Music.

🎶 FORWARD Park Concerts are generously supported by the Mayo Clinic and 106.9 KROC FM.