The City of Dunkirk’s Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series roots rock night is this Thursday, August 10, on the Dunkirk Pier. Sponsored by Owl Homes of Fredonia,  Smilo and the Ghost begins at 5:25 p.m. followed by headliner The Probables at 6:45 p.m.

The concerts are presented by DFT Communications, Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and stage sponsor National Grid with Advanced Production Group as the production company.

Formed in 2016, Smilo and the Ghost have been delivering hard-driving, old-time influenced folk-rock to crowds around the Northeast. Their debut album, Ghost Writers, was voted one of the “Top Three Albums of 2018” by the Erie Reader. 

Since then, Smilo and the Ghost have opened for national acts like Grammy Award Winning country duo Dan + Shay and alt-rock legends 10,000 Maniacs. 

The band’s recording and performing personnel have included a “who’s who” of regional talent, currently condensed down to the core lineup of Tyler Smilo (Guitar, Vocals), Adam McKillip (Mandolin, Vocals), Jassen Wilber (Bass Guitar) and Dominick DeCecco (Banjo, Vocals).

The Probables are a rhythm driven, folkcana roots rock band from Jamestown, New York. The band formed in March of 2016 and hit the ground running by releasing their EP in July of the same year. 

Food trucks and other vendors will be on site along with the beverage tent provided by Arthur R Gren Company and Southern Tier Brewing Company. The Dunkirk Boardwalk Marketplace will also be open.

The July 6 cancelled show is rescheduled with Sean Patrick McGraw on Thursday, August 31 from 5:25 to 8:45 p.m.

For more information about Dunkirk’s summer schedule of events or local attractions, please visit www.cityofdunkirk.com or Facebook at Dunkirk Festivals & Special Events or call Ryan Hall at (716) 366-9886.