Reminiscent of days gone by when friends and families would gather on a summer evening to listen to music in the town square, Concerts in the Plaza brings a wide variety of musical entertainment to St. Augustine’s historic downtown all summer long. Now in its 28th season, the series is known for showcasing the best in regional musical talent including bluegrass and blues, jazz and country, swing and folk, old time, and popular rock: Concerts in the Plaza has something for everyone.
THE BASICS
The concerts will take place every Thursday at 7pm from May 31-August 30. All concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Plaza. Park downtown, and come on down rain or shine – the only way to know if it’s canceled is to be at the Plaza (or wait for the post on social media)!
THE SCHEDULE
May 31
The Driftwoods, Bluegrass & beyond
June 7
Florida Brass Quintet, brass ensemble in Canadian Brass style
June 14
The Mike Hart Band, Blues, rock, R&B, and jazz
June 21
Rob Ellis Peck & Friends, Classic bluesy rock
June 28
Big Pineapple, Hawaiian jazz
July 5
Doug Carn & The Lincolnville Brass Band, American traditional brass band
July 12
Friends of Mine Band, Classic folk music
July 19
The Raisin Cake Orchestra, New Orleans Jazz
July 26
Sandals, 8-piece dance band, beach music & Motown
August 2
The Session, Jazz featuring the Great American Songbook
August 9
The Grapes of Roth, Classic rock favorites
August 16
Ancient City Slickers, Old time Americana
August 23
The Dunehoppers, Bluegrass, folk, old-time
August 30
Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards, Americana, original jug band
To learn more about the 2018 Concerts in the Plaza, visit www.citystaug.com/concerts and follow them on Facebook for weekly updates.
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