Friday Cheers, presented by Pacifico, is back! Returning May 1 for its 36th season, this is Richmond’s longest running outdoor concert series. Produced by Venture Richmond Events, Friday Cheers will again offer a stellar line-up featuring breakout bands, national acts, and RVA’s hometown talent. Children 12 and under are free. Here’s what we’re looking at this year:
May 1 – Jade Bird (8:00) with Sweet Potatoes (6:30) $10. Watch Jade Bird on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dx4CQa5tHaI
May 8 – Billy Strings (8:00) with Andrew Alli & Josh Small (6:30) $10. Watch Billy Strings on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xD7K0x0UusE
Watch Andrew and Josh on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h4RDOI1MdkE
May 22 – RVA Music Night: Palm Palm (8:00), Erin and the Wildfire (7:00) and Shormey (6:00) $5. Watch Palm Palm on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2ByZsLMW1hQ. Watch Erin and the Wildfire on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mGHVPXo7ftA. Watch Shormey on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hcY9VHzLwG0.
May 29 – Jay Som (8:00) with Angelica Garcia (6:30) $10. Watch Jay Som on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rDJeYMel81Y. Watch Angelica Garcia on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E0xmezeYSoI.
June 5 – Mdou Moctar (8:00) with Jouwala Collective (6:30) $5
Watch Mdou Moctar on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1pqvY9Oh0tQ. Watch Jouwala Collective on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-pJ5FTA1ltY
June 12 – The Growlers (7:30) with Deathbirds Surf Club (6:15) $10 . Watch The Growlers on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QAcsDIL_N5w. Watch Deathbirds Surf Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GT1GOSSVH4
June 19 – Tank and the Bangas (8:00) with Kenneka Cook (6:30) $10. Watch Tank and the Bangas on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uZEz-u55QXQ. Watch Kenneka Cook on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X_YT5a9z0Zk
June 26 – Futurebirds (8:00) and The Nude Party (6:30) $10. Watch Futurebirds on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lg9IWmTa62M. Watch The Nude Party on YouTube: https://youtu.be/56sdtXRkfXI
Advance tickets for individual shows and season passes to Friday Cheers are now available to purchase online at Ticketstobuy.com. Season Passes cost $45 for a limited time and $55 after.
Friday Cheers is presented by: Pacifico
Friday Cheers is sponsored by: CoStar, Dominion Green Power, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Drive Shack, 103.7 Play, Richmond.com, Style Weekly, NBC12, CW Richmond and Easley Made Catering.
For more insider and behind-the-scenes info and back stories on the artists, visit the Friday Cheers blog or Venture Richmond’s website.
Photo by Dave Parrish