Yola, Parker Millsap and More to Top Musicians Corner's Fall Lineup

As summer winds down, Musicians Corner is planning its annual fall concert series in Centennial Park, bringing a stellar lineup of artists to help chase away the end-of-summer blues at no cost. 

The upcoming season will begin with Free Fest, a three-day Labor Day weekend celebration presented in partnership with Lightning 100. Highlights of the long weekend will include Grammy-nominated blues-rock trio The Record Company, who will open the festival on Friday, Aug. 29. On Saturday, British-born former Nashvillian, ever-soulful R&B/country/dance artist and Broadway star Yola will bring attendees a taste of her latest EP My Way. Sunday’s headliner hasn't yet been announced, so keep an eye on Musicians Corner's website for updates. 

Starting on Sept. 5 and continuing every Friday of the month, the regular (and still free) run of Musicians Corner will roll on. The Sept. 5 show will feature electric blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Cedric Burnside, who recorded songs for this year’s Southern vampire horror crowd-pleaser Sinners. The lineup on Sept. 12 is particularly strong, as a partnership with AmericanaFest will bring acts from the festival for free. Among those are Lockeland Strings, with guests including singer-songwriter and violin virtuoso Amanda Shires, whose upcoming album Nobody’s Girl is out Sept. 26. Other noteworthy performances include garage rocker Ron Gallo on Sept. 19, plus Saaneah and Parker Millsap on Sept. 26. 

Peruse the full lineup below, and follow along with Musicians Corner's Instagram account in the days leading up to the series revival. 

Friday, Aug. 29 (Free Fest in partnership with Lightning 100): The Record Company, Judy Blank, Benny G, Jacob Perleoni 

Saturday, Aug. 30 (Free Fest in partnership with Lightning 100): Yola, Bre Kennedy, Billy Allen + The Pollies, Lilly Winwood, Kara Frazier 

Sunday, Aug. 31 (Free Fest in partnership with Lightning 100): The Brummies, Jonathan Plevyak, Kashena Sampson, The Magi 

Friday, Sept. 5: Cedric Burnside, Them Vibes, TEN, Shanny & The East Men, Sheldon Smith 

Friday, Sept.12 (in partnership with AmericanaFest): Lockeland Strings and guests Amanda Shires, The Band Loula, Esther Rose and Kacy Hill, Joy Clark, Pert Near Sandstone, The Carlisle Family Band 

Friday, Sept.19: Ron Gallo, RYMAN, Blood Root, Carver Jones, Charlie Hall 

Friday, Sept. 26: Parker Millsap, Michaela Anne, Saaneah, Boo Ray, Nikki Morgan

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