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S E RV I N G T H E F I RS T J U D I C I A L C I RC U I T Vol. 25, No. 19
May 7, 2025
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1 Section, 10 Pages
Section A, Page 1
SOUNDS OF SUMMER
OUTDOOR MUSIC SETTING THE STAGE FOR SUMMER
By Morgan Cole
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s the weather warms up and the days get longer, the local music scene comes to life with a series of free outdoor concerts. Whether you’re looking to kick back with your toes in the sand and enjoy live tunes on the beach or soak up the smooth sounds of jazz and bluegrass along the river, there are numerous live concert series hosted throughout the Pensacola area that are sure to have you tapping your toes for more! Check out some or all of these live outdoor concerts taking place across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in the coming months. Bands on the Beach Each year, from April through October, you can enjoy free outdoor concerts on Pensacola Beach. From country to disco, rock to reggae, Bands on the Beach showcases talented regional artists who’ll have you dancing all summer long. Hosted by the Santa Rosa Island Authority and set against the stunning backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach, Bands on the Beach offers free weekly concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 pm. Cat Country 98.7 will kick off each show and keep the vibe alive with stage announcements and more. Grab some friends, pack the cooler and lawn chairs and head out to the beach for one or all of these free beachside concerts. Dogs and glassware are not permitted. Check out the full lineup of 2025 concerts online at visitpensacolabeach.com.
Upcoming Concerts: May 13 – True Blue Band May 20 – On the Rox May 27 – Pistol Pearl & The Wester Band June 3 – The New Cahoots June 10 – Schofield June 17 – 9th Avenue Brass Band June 24 – Goldmine Bands on the Bayou Hosted by the East Hill Neighborhood Association, this free concert series features local and regional bands representing a variety of music genres. Concerts are held on the bank of Bayou Texar at Bayview Park & Community Center located at 2001 E. Lloyd Street in East Hill. Local food trucks and pop-up vendors will be on-site dishing up tasty treats and beverages for concert-goers to enjoy. Now in its fifth year, this three-part concert series showcases local talent while raising money for a group of selected local non-profit organizations. Grab your chair or blanket and come set up on the lawn outside the Bayview Community Center for an evening of live tunes and family-friendly activities. Boat access is also available and guests are welcome to take in the tunes from their anchored watercraft. Through contributions from local sponsors, this popular concert series is free and open to the public. Food trucks and vendors set up at 4:30 pm, and concerts kick off at 6:30 pm. For complete event details and to learn more about this year’s non-profit beneficiaries, visit bandsonthebayou.com.
2025 Concert Schedule: May 23 – Nobius July 25 – Bay Kings Band October 3 – Cowboy Park Bands on the Blackwater Held on the west bank of the Blackwater River in historic downtown Milton, the Bands on the Blackwater concert series offers a fantastic music experience for all ages to enjoy. From local favorites to national touring bands, this familyfriendly concert series is hosted from 7 to 9 pm on select Friday nights from spring to fall. Whether you’re into folk, bluegrass or Americana, you’ll find something to love as you tap your feet to the rhythm of the river. Guests are also invited to anchor their boats along the river and enjoy the tunes from the river. Blankets, chairs and coolers are welcome. No glass containers are allowed. Bands on the Blackwater is sponsored by the City of Milton and runs from early April to the end of June and then picks back up for the fall season at the end of August through the end of October. Concerts are held at Jernigan’s Landing located at 5158 S. Willing St. in Milton. Check out the full Bands on the Blackwater 2025 concert schedule online at the website miltonfl.org/427/Bandson-the-Blackwater. Upcoming Spring Concerts: May 9 – The Six Piece Suits May 16 – Stormfolk May 23 – Nu-blu May 30 – Free Range Iguanas June 6 – Box of Rox June 13 – Disco Kiss
Christopher’s Concerts Each Spring, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church hosts its outdoor concert series, Christopher’s Concerts, to bring live music to the community in a fun and familyfriendly atmosphere. The free concert series runs from April 24 through June 12 and features a diverse lineup of bands performing a variety of music styles. Concerts are held every Thursday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm on the church grounds located at 3200 N 12th Ave. in Pensacola. Attendees are invited
to bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and beverages. Concessions will also be available, including hot dogs, chips, sodas, ice cream treats and more. For complete lineup details and to learn more about Christopher’s Concerts, visit scpen.org/ christophers-concerts.html. 2025 Band Schedule: May 8 – The Lads May 15 – John Hart May 22 – Mirage May 29 – The Blenders June 5 – NOBIUS June 12 – JoyRide ■
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