VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Bridges Arts Council are excited to announce the return of award-winning singer, songwriter, and author Jessie Veeder to Valley City for a Music in the Park concert on Wednesday, August 6 at 7:15 pm. Come early to enjoy free ice cream floats provided by the Bridges Arts Council.

Veeder released her first album, This Road, when she was only sixteen years old, and she has been making music and performing ever since. Her music is rooted in stories of the Badlands of North Dakota that she
calls home, reflecting the Bakken artist’s blues, folk, and country influences. On a personal note, Veeder is a
mother of two, a Cancer survivor, and a fourth-generation steward of her family ranch in Western North Dakota.

Blending western, rock, blues and heartfelt, honest lyrics, Jessie is a powerful storyteller on paper, on stage and in song. Her words hold a point of view rooted deep in the rugged landscape and what it means to exist there. Veeder’s ability to captivate and connect with audiences during her live performances is what has made her original music a success.

Each week a freewill offering is taken to support the City Park Bandshell and Music in the Park. Due to inclement weather, programs will be moved to VCSU Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts.

Special thanks to the 2025 sponsors who help make Music in the Park possible like First Community Credit Union, Valley City Parks & Recreation, KLJ, Eagles Aerie 2192, KOVC Radio, NewsDakota.com, Moore Engineering, Inc., Valley City Tourism, Grotberg Electric, Dacotah Bank, Valley City Times-Record, and the North Dakota Council on the Arts.