PINEDALE, Wyo. — Pinedale’s long-running Soundcheck Music Series returns for its 18th summer with a broad lineup of nationally touring bands and regional favorites. Presented by the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC), the concert series consists of five free shows at the American Legion Park in downtown Pinedale. Music throughout the summer will kick off at 5 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on the 4th of July).
The Soundcheck Series stands apart from other area music shows in the area due to PFAC’s commitment to providing a family-friendly atmosphere at all of its shows. Face painting, lemonade stands and local dance student performances between sets are some of the kid-friendly offerings.
Photos from 2024’s Summer Soundcheck Series. Photos: Pinedale Fine Arts Council 
Photos from 2024’s Summer Soundcheck Series. Photos: Pinedale Fine Arts Council 
Photos from 2024’s Summer Soundcheck Series. Photos: Pinedale Fine Arts Council 
Photos from 2024’s Summer Soundcheck Series. Photos: Pinedale Fine Arts Council
At the heart of the series is an eclectic lineup of music featuring everything from country to soul to Midwest indie-rock. Pack a cooler and some camp chairs and get ready for a great summer of music in Pinedale. Be sure to visit soundcheckpinedale.com and visitpinedale.org for more information.
Introducing the 2025 Soundcheck Summer Music Series lineup:
Saturday, June 28: TAE & THE NEIGHBORLY with special guest GRAVELJAW KEATON
Tae & The Neighborly is a Wisconsin soul-pop R&B group. Critics hail the group as “having more kick than a bagged-up mule. Graveljaw Keaton is a one-piece, western-influenced instrumental guitarist based in Salt Lake City.
Friday, July 4: MAYA DE VITRY with special guests SHELBY MEANS, JOEL TIMMONS and more
Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based artist whose music blurs the lines between folk, indie rock and Americana. After a formative chapter with the roots-Americana trio The Stray Birds, she launched a solo career in 2019. She has toured North America and Europe, supporting artists like The Wood Brothers, John Craigie and Mighty Poplar.
Friday, July 18: SWEET MEGG with special guests JACKSON HOLTE & THE HIGHWAY PATROL
Sweet Megg is a genre-blending vocalist and songwriter weaving jazz, country and blues into a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Originally from New York City and now based in Nashville, she has traveled the world, performing everywhere to Parisian jazz clubs to southern honky-tonks. Jackson Holte & The Highway Patrol are a five-piece rock and roll band from western Montana that blends the high lonesome sound of western music with the deep groove of American rhythm and blues.
Saturday, August 2: TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS with special guests THE LONESOME HEROES and HUNTER PERRIN
For the past decade, Tylor & The Train Robbers have been blazing trails, carving a path through the heartland with their roots country and Americana music. Brothers Tylor Ketchum, Jason Bushman and Tommy Bushman form the core of this musical powerhouse. Tylor takes the reins as the band’s frontman, rhythm guitarist and songwriter.
Friday, August 15: ARMCHAIR BOOGIE with special guests THE CODY SISTERS
Jamgrass, newgrass, funkgrass, whatever you want to call it — Armchair Boogie is rapidly becoming one of the country’s hottest acts. The Wisconsin-based quartet is known for powerful harmonies, timeless originals and choice covers. The Cody Sisters were raised in the Colorado folk and bluegrass scene, and have built a following with their signature resonant harmonies and meticulous instrumental chops.
The Soundcheck Summer Music is presented by the Pinedale Fine Arts Council with support from The Town of Pinedale, The Pinedale Travel and Tourism Commission, The Pinedale Lodging Tax, The Sublette County Recreation Board, Astoria Hot Springs and Park, Union Wireless, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Four Pines Physical Therapy, Katie Robertson, Associate Broker at Keller Williams Jackson Hole, Bank of Jackson Hole, Jackson Fork, Stantec, High Mountain Real Estate, Jorgensen & Associates, Two Rivers CPA, HUB International, Wyoming Public Radio, Wyoming Cultural Trust, Wyoming Community Foundation, Blue Spruce Operating and First Bank.
