Special to Iredell Free News

Bring your friends and family as the Modern Rock, Classic Rock, 80’s, Blues, Funk, Pop, Soul, Metal, R&B band SOULWATT takes the stage on June 17 for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series.

SOULWATT is a cover band based in Hickory. Since 2005, band members Randy, Thomas and Matt have performed over 120 shows per year in the Southeast. SOULWATT performs a variety of styles and artists like Maroon 5, Audioslave, Sam Smith, Prince, Tool and Michael Jackson.

Accellacare is the Entertainment Sponsor for this concert. From SOULWATT’s light shows to incredible music, it is going to be a performance that you do not want to miss!

The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series offers free entertainment to residents, neighbors and visitors in Downtown Statesville from May through September and features music of all styles. 

The concerts are held in Downtown Statesville on West Broad Street in front of Mitchell Community College from 6 to 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. Pets, outside beverages and coolers are not allowed.

Start your evening by visiting the welcome tent sponsored by Randy Marion at the entrance to purchase your tokens before heading over to the beverage tent.

Head over to the beverage tent sponsored by Connect Iredell for a selection of wine and beer. New this year will be a signature “Southern Sour” cocktail offered by Southern Distilling Co.

Red Buffalo Brewing will be on hand pouring Clocktower IPA and Blue’sberry Ale. 

Andrea’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shop along with Wilson’s Weenie Wagon and Waffle Chick food trucks will be serving food, sweets, water and soft drinks.

CONCERT SCHEDULE

♦ June 17- SOULWATT (70’s, 80’s & 90’s)
♦ July 1 – Trial By Fire (A Tribute to Journey)
♦ August 5 – Phatt City (Beach, R&B, & Dance)
♦ August 26 – The Catalinas (Beach)
♦ September 2 – Red Dirt Revival (Country)

SPONSORS

The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series is produced by Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) and the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors include Piedmont HealthCare, Randy Marion Ford Lincoln, Southern Distilling Co., Accellacare, Connect Iredell, Denso, Lake Norman Pool and Spa, Allen Tate Realtors, AP Vintage Motors, Carolina Specialty Care, Carolina BalloonFest, Centralina Realty, Hilton Garden Inn, Home Paramount Pest Control, ISCEC, Maymead, Mitchell Community College, Banner Drug, All American Stage and Sound, City of Statesville, Homerun Markets, WAME Radio 92.9.

PARKING

Parking is available throughout Downtown in nine public parking lots. Mitchell Community College invites guests to park in their various lots surrounding the event. For public lot details, visit https://www.downtownstatesville.com/directions-parking

LEARN MORE

For more information about the 2022 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/