Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party returns Thursday nights though August - Independent Mail
Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party returns Thursday nights though August
Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party returns to Anderson: What you need to know, concert info
Travis Jacque Rose
Summertime is here, and the Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party, presented by Larry Lyles and CBC, returns from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Downtown Anderson at Carolina Wren Park at 111 E. Whitner St.
The Block Party is organized by the Main Street Program and sponsored by several businesses such as Piedmont Natural Gas, AnMed Health, Carolina Beer Company, Keep America Beautiful, Hill Electric Company, J. Peter's Grill & Bar, City of Anderson and County, Anmed Health, Grit, Richard Kay Superstore, Lowe's, Insurance, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, Bleckley Inn, Investments, UPS Store, Mortgage Anderson, Krause PA, Humane Society, Consolidated Southern Industries, MedShore, Peoples's Ban k, Vibrant Communications and Southern Industries, Inc.
The block party will showcase diverse artists, including local bands and solo musicians.
Main Street Program Event Organizer Carey Jones said downtown block parties will continue every Thursday from May to August. "We started this event to give back to the local community and support local businesses in the area," he said.
"The event is expected to attract 700 to 1000 people." Admission is free, and people of all ages are welcome," Jones said.
Here is the summer schedule
May
May 2, Eric Scott Band
May 9, Split Shot
May 16, The Combo Kings
May 23, Nathan Angelo
May 30, Thunder Gypsy
June
June 6, The Rhythm City Band
June 13, Those Guys
June 20, Anna Leigh Band
June 27, Hot As A Pepper
July
July 4, Off for July 4th
July 11, Jamie Wright Band
July 18, Peanut Butter Whiskey Band
July 25, Taingate Home Boys
August
Aug. 1, Wanda Johnson
Aug. 8, Mellogroove
Aug. 15, Flashbacks
Aug. 22, City of Anderson Play
Aug. 25, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.
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