Music series on track at Main Street Station
Craig Belcher | 4/27/2023, 6 p.m.
Arriving at Main Street Station next week is the venue’s first concert series, featuring local artists known for their R&B, reggae and jazz sounds. While the historic building has been the backdrop for many public events, this is the first time the station’s back patio area will be used.
“We want to use our venue as a way for people in the area to hang around after work, enjoy some music and then explore the Shockoe area,” said John Everett, events coordinator for Main Street Station, in a press release.
The free Thursday concert series starts with the R&B favorites Legacy Band on May 4, followed by the reggae sounds of The Mighty Joshua on May 11, the energetic Inside Out band on May 18, and closing with jazz and R&B from Plunky and Oneness on May 25. Opening acts include reggae artist Jah-I- Witness and pop/R&B singer Quinton Jones. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., is presented by the Department of Public Works and Main Street Station.
Mr. Everett said the musicians won’t have to compete with whistles or rail squeals while they’re performing. After the music starts, no trains are scheduled to arrive until around 8 p.m., when the concert ends.
“We’ve put a lot of things in place to make sure people can enjoy themselves,” he said. “It’s going to be clean, safe environment.”
