FRIDAYS AFTER 5
WHERE MUSIC MEETS COMMUNITY
FRIDAYS FROM 6:30 - 8:30PM IN KING COMMONS
Fridays After 5 is Downtown Johnson City’s free summer concert series—bringing live music, local flavor, and downtown energy to the heart of the city. Whether you're meeting up with friends, making it a family night out, or discovering your new favorite band, it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
2025 LINEUP
TROUBADOUR BLUE
FRIDAY, MAY 30
High-energy Americana with bluegrass and country roots—this Nashville trio has opened for the Red Clay Strays and worked with Grammy-winner Tammy Rogers King of The SteelDrivers.
6:30PM @ KING COMMONS
THE GET RIGHT BAND
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
A funky, genre-bending mix of psychedelic indie rock, jam band grooves, and reggae vibes.
6:30PM @ KING COMMONS
UPSTREAM REBELLION
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
TikTok-famous and bluegrass to the bone, this rising Western NC band has played MerleFest and collaborated with bluegrass legends like Balsam Range.
6:30PM @ KING COMMONS
THE GREAT BIG HUG
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
Southern rock, Americana, and blues collide in this soulful, high-energy group from Southwest Virginia.
6:30PM @ KING COMMONS
GAVIN BYRD
FRIDAY, JULY 11
Blending country, rock, and folk, this rising singer-songwriter delivers heartfelt, story-driven songs.
6:30PM @ KING COMMONS
THE KINDEST
PEOPLE
FRIDAY, JULY 18
The Kindest People are a local indie rock band known for their high-energy performances, catchy hooks, and heartfelt lyrics that make you want to dance and feel something all at once.
6:30PM @ KING COMMONS
JC JAZZ COLLECTIVE
FRIDAY, JULY 25
Rooted in Johnson City, the JC Jazz Collective blends classic and contemporary jazz for a sound that's both timeless and fresh.
6:30PM @ KING COMMONS
CLUB REWIND
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
Club Rewind is a local favorite bringing the best of the ’80s back to life with high-energy covers and dance-worthy hits.
6:30PM @ KING COMMONS
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