Lunchtime at the Plaza Music Series returns with free concerts starting June 4!

Get ready for live music and sunshine as the Lunchtime at the Plaza Music Series returns with free concerts every Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., June 4 through August 13, 2025. Bring your lunch, grab a seat, and enjoy a diverse lineup of performers bringing energy, culture, and community to the heart of downtown. Here's the full summer concert schedule:

• June 4 – Side-B: A four-piece alt-rock band changing the world one song at a time

• June 11 – Celebrate Pride with Embe Esti: Fusion grooves inspired by the African diaspora and global traditions

• June 18 – Caribbean Day with Next Level Band: Reggae, calypso, and Caribbean rhythms

• June 25 – Eric Hoffman: Singer/songwriter blending classic country, rock, and hip-hop

• July 9 – Veterans Appreciation Day with Gone Gray Band: Hits from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s

• July 16 – Flame: Uplifting performance celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

• July 23 – George Boone Band: Pure soul and legendary blues

• July 30 – Slingshot Funk Band: High-energy funk, R&B, jazz, rock, reggae, and soul

• August 6 – The Wheel: The Capital Region’s authentic Grateful Dead tribute band

• August 13 – Hallelujah Hat Trick: Original jams blending reggae, funk, jazz, R&B, and rock

Don't miss this chance to enjoy great music and good vibes in the middle of your week!

 

 

 

 

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