Friday Cheers kicks off its season tonight with The Soul Rebels, Mighty Joshua and Zion #5

by | May 6, 2016 | MUSIC

Friday Cheers has finally come back around to kickoff it’s 32st season of music this summer at Brown’s Island.


Friday Cheers has finally come back around to kickoff it’s 32st season of music this summer at Brown’s Island.

This rain isn’t stopping this show from happening. Tonight’s first show includes performances by The Soul Rebels with Mighty Joshua and Zion #5.

The SweetWater Brewing Company beers on tap will be SweetWater 420, IPA, Goin Coastal (the new pineapple IPA), Blue, and Hop Hash. Other beer on tap will be: Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Yuengling, 7 Hills Brewing Co. Belle Isle Blonde, Buskey Cider, and Stone Brewing Richmond.

There are three ways to enter Brown’s Island (literally, walkways), and Cash, Mastercard and Visa are accepted, but only two of the entryways can accept debit or credit cards. There will also be food and drinks at every show to compliment your entertainment.

The show kicks off at 6 and runs until 9:30 pm. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here.

Season passes for Friday Cheers, which runs until June 24th, are $50 and can be purchased here.

Amy David

Amy David

Amy David was the Web Editor for RVAMag.com from May 2015 until September 2018. She covered craft beer, food, music, art and more. She's been a journalist since 2010 and attended Radford University. She enjoys dogs, beer, tacos, and Bob's Burgers references.




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