The “First Friday Night Concert Series” in Downtown Dahlonega announces a thrilling six-month schedule of outdoor concerts.

Series Begins May 2 with “Emerald Rose”

Shows will be held May through October at the beautiful Conner House Lawn at the corner of North Chestatee and Warwick Streets. Mark your calendar now and make your plans to attend each event. Bring friends, family, and lawn chairs for family fun in downtown Dahlonega. All concerts are held from 6:30-8:30 pm. Arrive early, enjoy excellent downtown shopping, and pick up your picnic from any of downtown’s popular restaurants.

The First Friday Night Concert Series begins May 2 with the exciting Celtic sounds of “Emerald Rose.” June 6 brings the “Remember When Band” performing favorite songs spanning the generations between 1950 and 1990. The special Independence Day event will feature Curtis and Holly Jones and Friends with their stunning variety of flamenco, bluegrass, classical, jazz, gypsy, Celtic, folk, old time, new age and world music styles.

The August 1 concert will feature

“Fools Gold” with their "mountain jazz," a unique combination of rock, blues, country and bluegrass that creates an uplifting blend of American music. Dahlonega’s popular band “Greybeard” will be featured at the September 5 concert. With traditional bluegrass instruments and outstanding vocal harmonies, this group breaks the bluegrass mold and performs favorites from many styles of music. The series closes with a night of rousing swing and swagger featuring “Russo & Noe” singing songs of the Rat Pack a la Frank Sinatra-Dean Martin, Las Vegas style.

The “First Friday Night Concert Series” is produced by the City of Dahlonega’s Better Hometown Program and Downtown Development Authority. All concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Dancing and socializing are encouraged.

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