Kurt Vile, Natalie Prass, others set to headline 2016 Friday Cheers at Brown’s Island

by | Mar 2, 2016 | ART

Friday Cheers a weekly music series put together by Venture Richmond and hosted on Brown’s Island, is coming back this summer wi

Friday Cheers a weekly music series put together by Venture Richmond and hosted on Brown’s Island, is coming back this summer with a mess of unique acts that are sure to give you a good reason to head down town.

In its 32nd season, Friday Cheers continues to be one of the best part of RVA during the warmer months. Nothing’s better than a craft beer and some tunes on a warm June evening, and this is the perfect place to find both.

There are three entry points to Brown’s Island, and payment will be taken at each. Cash, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Debit and credit cards are only taken at two entry points: the pedestrian bridge at 5th and 7th streets. No pets are allowed.

Check out the full line up for the season below and find out more about the events here.

May 6

The Soul Rebels (8:00) with Mighty Joshua & the Zion #5 (6:30)
Cost: $5

May 13

Shovels and Rope (8:00) with Phil Cook (6:30)
Cost: $10

May 27

RVA Music Night with Natalie Prass (8:00), Lady God (7:00) & Sam Reed (6:00)
Cost: $5

June 3

The Revivalists (8:00) with Seratones (6:30)
Cost: $10

June 10

Kurt Vile (8:00) with Lucy Dacus (6:30)
Cost: $10

June 17

The Suffers (8:00) and Too Many Zooz (6:30)
Cost: $5

June 24

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors (8:00) with Major and the Monbacks (6:30)
Cost: $10

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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