July 26, 2024, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland’s favorite concert series returns this summer with free performances in downtown! Friday Night Live 2024 kicks off on July 26 with Captain Mike and The Shipwrecked, followed by Zach Nugent’s Dead Set on Aug. 16, and Foreigners Journey on September 6. The series takes place on Center Street and Merchants Row, transforming downtown Rutland into an amphitheater-like concert venue with great acoustics.
Friday Night Live is a free outdoor concert series held with one performance each in July, August, and September. The event begins at 5 p.m. with activities, giveaways, shopping, vendors, food trucks, and more, while headliners take the stage at 8 p.m. This fun and casual series draws the community together to enjoy music, outdoor dining, and children’s activities.
Captain Mike has always been drawn to life on the water. After attending University of North Carolinia Wilmington,, he moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida, spending his days on the beach and his nights playing in bars for tourists. Moving back to Charlotte to pursue music full time, he makes sure to carve out time to head to the Caribbean every year to island hop and sail around. Jimmy Buffett is the playlist every trip, and now, with The Shipwrecked—a 9-piece band consisting of a blend of pirates and musicians alike—Captain Mike is ready to sail into any venue, singing songs and telling stories about time on the sea.
For more information, visit: rutlanddowntown.com/friday-night-live
