Live After 5 Returns to Moore Square with Fireside Collective 🎻
Free live music, local bites, and a very good excuse to stay out past sunset.
Shannon
May 12, 2026
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Live After 5 is kicking off concert season at Moore Square on May 14 with North Carolina jam-grass favorites Fireside Collective bringing banjos, grooves, and enough energy to keep the crowd dancing well past sunset. Pack a picnic blanket, bring a lawn chair, and grab something tasty from local vendors while you settle in for a free Thursday night concert under the downtown skyline.
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