City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
- When: Friday, August 23, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R & B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more. Each Friday night from 7-9 p.m. features a new band that brings their original and cover tunes to the plaza concert stage. Free Fridays–it’s where to be on Friday nights!
April 5: Jimmy Young & Passion (R&B)
April 12 - Gainesville Retro Society (Chicago Tribute Band)
April 19 - Random Kats
April 26 - Bennie & The Band (R&B)
May 3 - Nancy Luca Band
May 10 - Crooked Counsel (60s/70s Rock)
May 17 - Michael Claytor, Ricky Kendell
May 24 - Orbiter, Chimes, Shehehe
May 31 - The Impostors (Beatles Cover Band)
June 7 - Mindwalk (Contemporary Jazz)
June 14 - Loosey’s Downtown Showcase
June 21 - Little Wings Studio Showcase
June 28 - Mei, Now Leaving Space, The Mermers
July 5 - Pet Detectives (90s Alt Rock Covers)
July 12 - The ox Showcase: Short Stack, Cooper, Wiley Gaby
July 19 - Gainesville Big Band (Jazz/Swing)
July 26 - MusicGNV Showcase: Tribute to Gainesville Bands
Aug. 2 - TBD
Aug. 9 - Stereo Vudu (Rock, Blues, Funk)
Aug. 16 - D.R. Band & Soul Fire (R&B, Neo-Soul, Funk)
Aug. 23 - PULP Arts Showcase
Aug. 30 - Lions of Jah (Reggae)
Sept. 6 - FEST 22 Showcase
Sept. 13 - TBD
Sept. 20 - Morningbell (Psychedelic Rock, Soul)
Sept. 27 - Savants of Soul (Soul)
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
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