Down by the Riverside 30th season to feature Mavis Staples, John Waite, En Vogue
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mavis Staples and R&B vocal group En Vogue are among the acts scheduled for the 30th season of the Down by the Riverside concert series, Rochester Civic Music announced Monday.
The series is scheduled to begin on July 10 with Twin Cities rapper Nur-D, and run six consecutive Sundays through August 14.
Other headlining performers in the lineup include rising country artist Brittney Spencer and 80s hit-maker John Waite (also of Bad English).
The series finale will feature a tribute to one of the all-time great rock and roll bands, with Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening taking the stage. Bonham is the son of legendary Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.
The shows, to be held in the greenspace behind the Mayo Civic Center, are free to the public. Since it is a city park, spectators are allowed to bring in lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers. On-site concessions are also available.
Opening acts will be revealed at a later date, Civic Music said.
July 10: Nur-D
July 17: Brittney Spencer
July 24: Mavis Staples
July 31: John Waite
August 7: En Vogue
August 14: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
Cover photo courtesy Rochester Civic Music
