The latest rendition of Music on the Bricks took off with rhythm, blues and some honky-tonk. On Friday and Saturday, the downtown Canteen District filled with lawn chairs and music enthusiasts to listen to bands including Drew Phillips Band, Top Shelf Country and the Platinum Pearls.
George Lauby, co-chair of the event, said he met these musical acts through getting to know members of the community. Many of the acts featured folk or country-style playing as well as old hits played with a little country twang.
“It’s kind of the heart and soul of Nebraska, this area especially. It’s a big country music place,” Lauby said.
One act, the Platinum Pearls, showed up at an open mic night in North Platte and now tour through Nebraska playing shows. They started out as a husband and wife duo.
