As Martha and The Vandellas famously sang in 1964, they’ll be dancing in the streets in downtown Hot Springs again this June. The fourth edition of the Spa City’s Bridge Street LIVE series of free public concerts will fill the Bridge Street Entertainment District with fun every Thursday evening in June. Once again, the concerts will encompass a variety of music, ranging from country to New Orleans brass to R&B to dance music.
“Bridge Street LIVE is right around the corner, and I can’t wait,” Visit Hot Springs Special Events Manager Alexis Hampo said. “We have some incredible bands lined up who are sure to make everyone want to dance.”
This year’s lineup:
• June 6 — The Dance Street Band
• June 13 — The King Cabbage Brass Band
• June 20 — Texas Hill
• June 27 — Manhattan
• The Dance Street Band features three female lead vocalists and two male lead vocalists backed by an all-star rhythm section who have worked with some of the most influential names in the music industry.
• Manhattan, Hot Springs’ favorite dance band, is coming back to Bridge Street for the fourth time. Their talented vocalists and phenomenal horn section will have fans dancing to all their favorite pop dance hits ranging from Bruno Mars to Journey.
• With a new lineup of all-star musicians in the band, Texas Hill is embarking on a mission to further experiment, explore, and refine the band’s unique sound, which melds soul, R&B, country, southern rock, and even some Memphis blues. It’s appealing to both country and non-country fans.
• King Cabbage Brass Band, a New Orleans-inspired brass band from Tulsa, delivers a blend of classic brass band tunes, modern covers, and original music. Their sound fuses the popular New Orleans brass band style with a blend of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and funk. Typical performances include renditions of recent favorites by artists like Beyonce, Outkast, Justin Timberlake, and Rage Against the Machine.
“Bring your lawn chairs, pets, and dancing shoes to the best block party in the city,” Hampo said. “It’s completely free to attend and the best way to spend a Thursday night in Hot Springs for sure.”
Each Thursday the entertainment district will open at 5 p.m., and the free concert will begin at 7. There is no admission charge, and lawn chairs are welcome. Pets are allowed if on a leash. There will be games, sprinklers, music, and food.
For more information contact Alexis Hampo at 501-321-2027.
