Midtown Beach Music Series Continues with Blackwater Band
Live music, laid-back vibes, and a little Carolina beach soul.
Shannon
June 17, 2025
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The Midtown Beach Music Series rolls on with another feel-good Thursday night. On June 19 from 6–9pm, grab your crew and head to Midtown Park for a free outdoor show featuring Blackwater Band. Expect beachy tunes, community vibes, and plenty of room to dance (or chair-sway, no pressure). Snag your tickets here.
Can’t make this one? Here’s the lineup for the rest of the series.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just think summer’s better with live music and lawn chairs. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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