Two years ago, along with the opening of the Raleigh Amphitheater, Deep South Entertainment ended its free summer concert series in Moore Square, saying the event had run its course.
“Downtown Live was created because what was needed was the bringing of population downtown for entertainment. The new amphitheater is filling that need right now,” Dave Rose, co-owner of Deep South Entertainment, said at the time.
While the amphitheater has certainly experienced some great successes in its two seasons, a void was left for a concert series during which downtown visitors could come and go as they pleased.
Enter Oak City 7, a seven-night series kicking off May 31 in City Plaza.
“Raleigh is a great place to live and work, and to attend concerts. This area is home to some of the most talented musicians in the world and Oak City 7 is a great showcase of this amazing talent,” Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane said. “Showcasing amazing local products, services, and artists is the foundation for Oak City 7, all the while providing the public with a comfortable and enjoyable free concert setting.”
Like Downtown Live, Oak City 7 will be completely free and is 100 percent sponsor-driven, meaning taxpayer money will not go into the productions. The event will live in City Plaza and be held every other Thursday through Labor Day.
Each of the seven shows will feature three bands, spanning genres from indie rock to bluegrass.
“We have some of most talented musicians and bands in the world right here in the Triangle,” Rose, a spokesman for the concert series, said. “Oak City 7 will feature the best of this amazing local talent pool.”
The full line-up of artists performing will be announced on April 30 at OakCity7.com.
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