The City of Owensboro has announced the return of Live on the Banks to Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro. This free outdoor concert series showcases a variety of music groups from across the region, and it will run every Saturday night from July 11 through October 31.
Live on the Banks will take place at the River Overlook Stage and the Allen Street Gazebo in Smothers Park from 7-9 p.m. on Saturdays. A lineup of the bands performing each week can be found below, or at liveonthebanks.com, and on the Live on the Banks Facebook page.
| Date | Overlook Stage | Allen Street Gazebo |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11 | Josh Merritt | Jed Guillaume |
| Jul 18 | Andy Brasher Band | Skylar & Sofia |
| Jul 25 | Vintage | Olivia Roth |
| Aug 1 | Drew Aud | Tom Small |
| Aug 8 | Friends | Dan Bowlds |
| Aug 15 | Alonzo Pennington & the Xtraordinary Gentlemen | Clint Campbell |
| Aug 22 | Wildman & Randy Lanham | Arnie & Eleanore |
| Aug 29 | SoulUnique | Mollie Robinson |
| Sep 5 | Beyond Blu | Rockturnal Emissions |
| Sep 19 | Corduroy Orbison | Josh Orion |
| Sep 26 | Wildsky | Dakota Hayden |
| Oct 3 | Carly Moffa | Lacy Jean |
| Oct 10 | Rack ’em Leon | Emma Brown |
| Oct 17 | Honey Roy Band | Chuck & Alyssa |
| Oct 24 | V-Bombs | Courtney Peveler |
| Oct 31 | Vinyl Groove | Skylar & Sofia |
The announcement was made Friday afternoon on the Live on the Banks Facebook page.
The series, which typically runs from May through September, has been delayed due to COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. This year, it will run through the end of October in order to accommodate the numerous musical artists who have committed to performing, and to provide the community with even more outdoor entertainment.
“We are excited to be able to kick off another season of Live on the Banks,” said Tim Ross, Director of Public Events. “Although it’s getting a later start, we are happy that the community will have the opportunity to enjoy music along the riverfront this summer and fall. We do ask everyone to help us make the season a success by maintaining the proper social distance and staying home if you are not feeling well.”
Organizers are asking visitors to follow CDC and state social distancing guidelines. Face masks are encouraged.
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