Celebrate the summer with jump-swing band the Bluescasters on June 2 opening the U-M Health System Summer Courtyard Concert Series. The concerts, presented by Gifts of Art, all take place noon-1 p.m. in the University Hospital Courtyard.

The Ann Arbor-based blues group performs at festivals and nightclubs throughout southeastern Michigan. Formed in 2004, the Bluescasters includes Doug Wolgat on bass and Harry Rodman on drums, the guitar playing of Brian Delaney and the multi-instrumental skills of Phil Ryski on harmonica, guitar and piano.

The group plays a mixture of groove-oriented and up-tempo blues originals as well as local favorites. The Bluescasters also incorporate instrumental and vocal harmonies.

The rain location is the University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1.
Also performing this season in the concert series are:

❙ Edie Herrold with Red Shoes, performing modern and Latin jazz, June 9

❙ Gratitude Steel Band with steel drum island inspirations, June 16

❙ Global Jazz Project with world jazz, June 23

❙ Five Guys Named Moe with jazz and swing, June 30

❙ Dodworth Saxhorn Band with 19th century brass band music, July 7

❙ Saline Fiddlers with fiddle music, songs and dance, July 14

❙ Creole du Nord with Cajun and zydeco music, July 21

❙ Tumbao Bravo with Cuban style jazz, July 28

For more information on the performers and Gifts of Art, go to www.med.umich.edu/goa.