COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Uptown Columbus will host its annual Spring Concert Series every Friday night in April and May, with free, public performances at two locations in the Uptown district.
April and May lineups
April concerts will take place on Broadway in Uptown Columbus. The schedule is:
- Friday, April 3 — Maneuver Center of Excellence Military Night on the 1000 block
- Friday, April 10 — Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights on the 1200 block
- Friday, April 17 — Barbarosa Jones on the 1100 block
- Friday, April 24 — Deeper Shades of Soul on the 1000 block
May concerts will move to Highside Market in the Uptown district. The schedule is:
- Friday, May 1 — Frankie Mincey Band
- Friday, May 8 — Big Saxy
- Friday, May 15 — Luke Brown & the Jubilee
- Friday, May 29 — Relative Sound
Special event: Miracle Riders Night
A special concert benefiting the Miracle Riders will take place Friday, May 22, on Broadway in Uptown Columbus. The evening will feature a performance by Jonboy Storey.
Sponsors and community impact
“These concerts are about more than just great music — they’re about bringing people together and celebrating everything that makes Uptown Columbus special,” said Stephen Morse, president and CEO of Uptown Columbus. “Each Friday night, we see families, friends, and visitors gathering downtown, enjoying live music, supporting our restaurants and shops, and creating memories together. Events like the Spring Concert Series help drive foot traffic for our small businesses while also providing a free, welcoming experience for the entire community. We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors, Aflac and St. Francis Hospital, for helping us make these concerts possible and for investing in the continued vibrancy of Uptown Columbus.”
Christopher Woodruff, developer of Highside Market, said the venue was a natural fit for the expanded series. “Cities come alive when people have places to gather and celebrate community,” Woodruff said. “Highside Market was designed as a gathering place, so extending the series another month felt like a natural partnership. When organizations collaborate instead of compete, the entire community benefits.”…