Special to Iredell Free News
The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are preparing to celebrate 15 years of one of the community’s most successful and beloved events, Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5.
“Since the very beginning, 15 years ago, Piedmont HealthCare wanted to be at the forefront of supporting a summer concert series in downtown Statesville,” said Jeff Smith, CEO of Piedmont HealthCare. “We love Friday After 5 simply because we believe in building a vibrant and thriving community here in Statesville. Our patients, staff, and friends deserve the opportunity to come together each season at events like this. We are excited to celebrate the 15-year partnership with the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and look forward to a successful Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 season. I hope to see you downtown!”
DSDC and the Chamber are excited to announce the lineup for the 2023 concert season. The series features an amazing lineup of local and regional bands from a diverse range of genres. The new season kicks off Friday, May 5.
2023 Concert Schedule
♦ May 5: Wood Family Tradition (Bluegrass)
♦ June 2: Chairmen of the Board (Soul)
♦ July 7: Pizazz Band (Soul, Funk, Beach, Country & Rock)
♦ August 4: Dani Kerr & the Skeleton Krew (Southern Rock)
♦ September 1: Chicago Rewired – The Premier Chicago Tribute Band with REO Survivor & Co.
The concerts are held in Downtown Statesville near 300 West Broad Street in front of Mitchell Community College from 6 to 8:30 pm, except for the September 1 concert, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and food will be available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m. Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of music.
No dogs, pets, coolers, outside beverages, or containers are allowed.
Sponsors
The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series is produced by Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and is made possible by our gracious volunteers and these valued sponsors: Piedmont HealthCare, DENSO Manufacturing, Hilton Garden Inn, MBA Roofing, City of Statesville, Homerun Markets, Hunk-A-Junk Hauling, WAME 92.9 & 550 Real Country and Benfield Sanitation (BSS).
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.svlfridayafterfive.com/sponsor/
LEARN MORE
To learn more about the concert series, visit www.svlfridayafterfive.com. For additional information contact Downtown Statesville at 704-878-3436 or the Chamber of Commerce at 704-873-2892.