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The EpiCentre is offering its own economic stimulus package in the form of a free summer concert series every Saturday.
Josh Kelley and Ryan Cabrera kicked things off at the Pavilion last week for the first installment. This week, Carolina Liar will perform.
“With this economy being what it is and with all the good things that have happened at the EpiCentre, it's really perfect timing to thank everybody for embracing (us),” said Bob Durkin of Bar Management Group, which runs much of the entertainment venues at the uptown complex.
The series will run for 10 weeks; other national recording artists scheduled to perform include Kevin Rudolf (June 27) and Cowboy Mouth (July 25).
“People just do not want to pay $50 to see a show in these or any economic times,” Thom Perez of Full House Productions said in a news release. “And now they don't have to.”
Concertgoers will also get free admission to Suite, BlackFinn, StrikeCity and Whisky River when they show their wristbands.
The series – in conjunction with Full House Productions and Kiss 95.1 – is a way of thanking Charlotte for its support, Durkin said.
For a schedule of bands, go to www.pavilionatepicentre.com and click on “happenings.”
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The EpiCentre isn't the only place hosting free concerts this summer – you can also get your free-music fix at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
In addition to its popular Thursday night Subaru River Jam, the USNWC has started a Saturday event as well. The Summer Saturdays Concert Series runs through July. The concerts run from 6-9 p.m.
Here's a preliminary lineup:
June 20: Dixie Electric Company
June 27: Tom Rucker
July 11: The Brubakers
July 18: Scott Smith
Aug. 1: Nita B & The Swingin' Soiree
Aug. 8: The Operators
Aug. 15: The Matt Hatfield Group
Free entry, but parking is $5.
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Also free this month is the Marshall Park Music Festival, a Sunday jazz fest. From 1-7 p.m. each week this month, you can hear live music from four different bands including such acts as Thom Crumpton and Jared Allen.
