Kids in America – Totally 80’s Tribute Band Rocks the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Stage
Get ready to travel back in time at the upcoming 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series in Downtown Statesville, NC. Join us next Friday, June 7, at 6pm, to party the night away with the iconic sounds of Kids in America – Totally 80’s Tribute Band sponsored by DENSO Manufacturing.
Attendees can expect a high-energy performance that combines the biggest hits and deep cuts of the 80s, brought to life with authentic costumes, dynamic choreography, and engaging stage presence. From chart-topping anthems to nostalgic favorites, Kids in America delivers an experience that transcends mere performance, inviting the audience to sing along, dance, and relive the magic of the 80s.
The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series offers FREE entertainment to Statesville’s residents, neighbors, and visitors in Downtown Statesville from May through October and features music of all styles. The series is also made possible by the presenting sponsorship of Flow Automotive of Statesville. Whether you like the sound of decades past, Country, Blues or Rock and Roll, you’ll hear something you will enjoy dancing and singing along to!
The concerts are held in Downtown Statesville on West Broad Street in front of Mitchell Community College from 6 – 8:30 pm. Beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, water, and food will be available for purchase beginning at 5pm. Bring your chairs and enjoy a great night of music, but remember no pets, outside beverages, or coolers are allowed.
This year, each Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert will support a non-profit organization, offering them a booth to share information about their program and collecting donations on their behalf. We are excited to announce that this week's event will be dedicated to benefiting Statesville’s Juneteenth Celebration. This event is a time to celebrate diversity and inclusion with education and awareness for all people. For more information, visit juneteenthstatesville.com or contact Valerie Chambers at 704-682-0982.
Start your evening by visiting the welcome tent sponsored by New Image Services and Randy Marion Automotive of Statesville at the entrance to purchase your tokens before heading over to the beverage tent!
Red Buffalo Brewing will be on hand pouring their well-loved Clocktower IPA, Blue’sberry Ale, Angry Brunette Black Ale, Center Street Ale, and Watermelon Seltzer.
Andrea’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shop along with Wilson’s Weenie Wagon and The Truk food trucks will be serving food, sweets, water & soft drinks.
A highlight of the concert will be a special appearance by balloonist Marsha Lambertson with her renowned Oz Balloon, courtesy of Key to Escape, celebrating their new Oz Escape Room. We extend our thanks to Mitchell Community College for providing their lawn for this fun-loving experience.
Mark your calendars and make sure you don’t miss any of these upcoming dates:
June 14 - Gump Fiction (The Ultimate 90's Tribute Band) (Rescheduled from May 3)
August 2 – Chocolate Chip & Co. (Soul, Funk, Rhythm & Blues)
September 13 – Camel City Yacht Club (Yacht Rock)
October 4 – Megan Doss Band (Country)
The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series is produced by Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) and the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and is made possible by our gracious volunteers and these valued sponsors:
Piedmont HealthCare, Flow Automotive of Statesville, New Image Services, Randy Marion Ford Lincoln, DENSO, Doosan Bobcat, Allen Tate Realtors, Gallaher Fleet Solutions, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, Carolina BalloonFest, Mitchell Community College, Banner Drug, Greenbriar Grill, Drone Span, Iredell Free News, SoundCheck Live, City of Statesville, Homerun Markets, WAME Radio 92.9.
Parking is available throughout Downtown in our 9 public parking lots. Our partners at Mitchell Community College invite guests to park in their various lots surrounding the event. For public lot details, visit https://www.downtownstatesville.com/directions-parking.
For more information about the 2024 concert series, contact Downtown Statesville at 704-878-3436 or the Chamber of Commerce at 704-873-2892. Learn more by visiting https://www.svlfridayafterfive.com/.
About Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC): Downtown Statesville Development Corporation champions, promotes and leads Downtown Statesville as the economic, social and cultural engine in the region. This is achieved in collaboration with public-private partners working together to enhance the appearance, desirability and vitality of downtown. Visit www.downtownstatesville.com for details
About Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce: The voice of business and professionals in our region for over 100 years, the Chamber supports policies that foster a positive business climate through job creation and economic development. The Chamber also supports innovative ideas to educate, attract and retain a quality workforce.
A not-for-profit membership organization, The Chamber provides the leadership to achieve a diverse balanced economy that enhances the quality of living and working in our region.
The Chamber is a bridge that links businesses, organizations, and residents together with innovative programs that strengthen our long-term economic vitality, business success, job creation and quality of life. Visit www.statesvillechamber.org for details.
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