Programs/Events

Let's Go Downtown "Free Fridays" Plaza Series
From May to October, the Bo Diddley Community Plaza comes alive every Friday night  from 8-10 pm as our local and regional bands and performing arts are showcased under the stars. Hundreds come out to enjoy the free live concerts and shows in a family friendly environment. The Plaza is located on the corner of SE 1st St.and E. University Ave. in historic downtown. So grab your blanket and lawn chair and plan to be downtown this Friday night! 

May Fridays
1
 6th Street Rhythm & Blues Review (Blues / “Old School” R&B / Jazz) www.6streetmusic.com
8
 The Imposters (Beatles Tribute Band)
15
 HuDost (Alternative / Folk Rock) www.myspace.com/hudost 
22
 New Minstrel Revue (Folk / Celtic / Rock) www.myspace.com/newminstrelrevue
29

Gainesville Community Jazz Band (Big Band Jazz) www.gvillejazzband.blogspot.com

 
6th Street Rhythm & Blues Review
6th Street Rhythm & Blues Review
Black Violin
Black Violin
 June Fridays (National Black Music Month)
5
 Bo Diddley Community Plaza Official Naming Ceremony & Musical Tribute: Featuring Long Time Bo Diddley Band & Family Members (Rock & Roll) www.bodiddley.com
12
 “Sir” Charles Atkins Blues Band (Blues / R&B / Soul) Knighted an Official Florida Treasure! www.myspace.com/charlesatkinsbluesband
19
 De Lions of Jah (Reggae) www.myspace.com/delionsofjah
26
 Black Violin (Classical / Hip-Hop / Jazz/ R&B)  Four Time Winners of the “Showtime at the Apollo” Legends Competition! www.myspace.com/dknex
 

   July Fridays
 
3
 Another Fine Mess (Country / Rock / Blues) www.myspace.com/janahortonandanotherfinemess
 
4
 Special Saturday Edition! All American Song Fest (Songs About America, Past to Present; Various Artists)
 
10
 Chuck Levy / Physical Medicine (String band / Acoustic / Folk) www.myspace.com/fiddlevy
 
17
 Terraplane Blues Band (Blues) www.terraplaneblues.com
 
24
 Chupaskabra www.myspace.com/chupaskabra352 and the Duppies www.myspace.com/theduppies  (Ska / Reggae / Punk)
 
31
 String Kings (Acoustic / Classic Rock)  www.stringkings.com
   



                         August Fridays
7
 Caitlin Eadie (Country / Acoustic / Blues) www.myspace.com/caitlinnicoleeadie
14
 Hamhock & Slide (Blues / Americana / Acoustic) www.myspace.com/hamhockandslide
21
 40th Anniversary of Woodstock Tribute (Various Artists)
28
 Julie Black (Blues / Jazz) www.myspace.com/angelforblues
   



 

 September Fridays
4
 Velveeta Underground (Folk / Rock) www.youtube.com/watch?v=kElfgSQGJpw
11
 Patchwork (Folk / Acoustic / Bluegrass) www.myspace.com/patchworkgirls
18
 Leadon Family Band (Bluegrass / Country Rock / Acoustic) www.mleadon.com
25
 Quartermoon (Folk Rock / Cosmic Americana) www.quartermoonband.com

 

 

 

 

 

   October Fridays
2
 Other Voices (Pop/ Folk/ Blues/ Jazz) www.othervoicesmusic.com
9
 An Triur (Irish Traditional) www.myspace.com/antriur
16
 Progressive Madness (All Original Progressive Rock) www.myspace.com/progressivemadness2
23
 Jacaré Brazil / Agbedidi / Guest Artists (Brazilian & African Folk Music & Dance/ World Music) www.arts.ufl.edu/cwa/jacare/jacare.html
24
 Special Saturday Edition! 11th Annual Gram Parsons Tribute (Various Artists) 4-10 P.M.
30
 Gainesville Pops (Big Band Orchestra)

 

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