The Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., will host the New Belgium Free Concert Series, which will showcase local band Tallgrass to perform at 9 p.m. Friday with John June Year.

The three-member band comprises Matt Skinner, Austin Morford, and Adam Morform. The group members have played together for years in other bands including the Jensen Connection and Gglitch. They teamed up more recently to make music as the ensemble Tallgrass.

The musicians describe their sound as "dirt-stomping soul."

Blues and roots music are Tallgrass’ specialty, and it plays shows around the Midwest. The group’s sound includes quick-picking guitar notes, intricate drum beats, and a gravelly bluesy vocal quality.

— by Hannah Kramer