The City of Jacksonville in partnership with Downtown Vision (DVI), Downtown Jacksonville’s non-profit Business Improvement District (BID) announced today the return of Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union. This free, four-week, multi-genre concert series will be held Thursdays in April at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown Jacksonville and feature:

April 7: Rock Band Spin Doctors and Alternative and Southern Rock Band Sister Hazel
"Two Princes," "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong," and “All For You,” “Your Winter”

April 14: Grammy Award-winning global iconic group Boyz II Men

“End Of The Road,” “I’ll Make Love To You,” “On Bended Knee,” “Motownphilly“

 April 21: Country Music Association’s Female Artist of the Year Carly Pearce

“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “Every Little Thing,” “Next Girl,” “Never Wanted To Be That Girl" 

April 28: Indie rock band Manchester Orchestra

“The Gold,” “The Silence,” “Forest Whitaker,” “The Maze”

Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union will also feature local openers, food trucks and bars with local craft beer and spirits. Camp chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged.

"The City of Jacksonville is excited to announce the return of this exciting free event," said Mayor Curry. "We encourage citizens to enjoy the music, artists, dining, riverfront views, and everything Downtown has to offer. The City, VyStar, Downtown Vision, and our other partners are committed to making this an event to remember!"

The series, carefully designed to be an accessible and inclusive celebration for Jacksonville and beyond, mixes local talent and cultural assets with national acts to welcome the community Downtown and showcase its potential as a vibrant, 24-hour city center.

“We’re so excited to work with the City of Jacksonville, the Florida Theatre and our sponsors and partners on the return of Jax River Jams, and to produce this inclusive event to celebrate our Downtown, our river and our community, ” said Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision. “As part of our efforts to help make Downtown Jacksonville a little bit better, we invite everyone to enjoy this free, live concert series on our beautiful riverfront.” 

VyStar Credit Union is the title sponsor for the series.

“We were thrilled to have so many people join us for Jax River Jams last year and look forward to another exciting lineup of artists,” said VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg. “This concert series brings much-needed energy to Downtown Jacksonville and helps us support our local small business community. We can’t wait to see you there.”

Additional sponsors include: the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, JAX Chamber, DANIS. Media partners include 904 Happy Hour and Kennetic Productions, Inc. The concert series is produced by the City of Jacksonville Division of Sports and Entertainment in partnership with Downtown Vision and support from the Florida Theatre.

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