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2012 "Free Fridays"
Concert Series

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Department of Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Affairs


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!

For more info please call 352-393-8746.

Check out the articles about the "Free Fridays" Plaza Series
at Gainesville.com
and visitsouth.com

2012 "Free Fridays" Concert Series
Downtown Bo Diddley Community Plaza

MAY

4 New Florida Favorites:
An Exploration of Popular Music Roots; Various Styles

11 Hudost: Alternative/Folk Rock

18 Mick Marino & The NastyHabits:
Rolling Stones Tribute
Get Yer Ya Ya's Out

25 Patchwork: Folk/Bluegrass

JUNE
(African American Music Appreciation Month)

1 Little Jake Mitchell & the Soul
Searchers:
Blues

8 Iration: Reggae

15 Wester Joseph's Stereo Vudu: Rock/Vudu Rawk/Ska

22 Fast Lane: R&B/Soul/Funk

29 De Lions of Jah: Reggae

JULY

6 All American Song Fest: Songs about America Past to Present

13 Uncle Morty's Rhythm Cream: R&B/Pop/Rock

20 Morningbell: Psychedelic Rock

27 3rd Stone: Rock/Afro-beat/Reggae

AUGUST

3 An Triúr: Irish Traditional

10 Heavy Petty: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tribute Band

17 Monica Leadon Cooper & the Y'all Stars: Country Rock/Acoustic

24 Other Voices: Pop/Folk/Blues/Jazz

31 DBLWide: Rockabilly

SEPTEMBER

7 Desperadoes: Eagles Tribute Band

14 GramFest: Gram Parsons Tribute; Various Artists

21 Impostors: Beatles Tribute Band

28 Tropix: Latin-fusion

 

OCTOBER

5 The Relics: Woodstock Tribute Band

12 UF School of Music Ensembles: World Music/Jazz Combo/Sunshine Steelers Steel Band

All shows may be subject to change.

 

 

 

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