Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party returns to Anderson: What you need to know, concert info

Travis Jacque Rose, Anderson Independent Mail

Summertime is here, and the Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party, presented by Larry Lyles and CBC, returns from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Downtown Anderson at Carolina Wren Park at 111 E. Whitner St.

The Block Party is organized by the Main Street Program and sponsored by several businesses such as Piedmont Natural Gas, AnMed Health, Carolina Beer Company, Keep America Beautiful, Hill Electric Company, J. Peter's Grill & Bar, City of Anderson and County, Anmed Health, Grit, Richard Kay Superstore, Lowe's, Insurance, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, Bleckley Inn, Investments, UPS Store, Mortgage Anderson, Krause PA, Humane Society, Consolidated Southern Industries, MedShore, Peoples's Bank, Vibrant Communications and Southern Industries, Inc.

A view of the downtown skyline including the Anderson County Historic Courthouse, a crowd watches as Peanut Butter Whiskey band play Southern Rock and blue music at the Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party at Carolina Wren Park in Anderson, S.C. Thursday, May 25, 2023. For almost every Thursday at 6 p.m. through August 31 there is live music free to the public at Carolina Wren Park.

The block party will showcase diverse artists, including local bands and solo musicians.

Main Street Program Event Organizer Carey Jones said downtown block parties will continue every Thursday from May to August. "We started this event to give back to the local community and support local businesses in the area," he said.

"The event is expected to attract 700 to 1000 people." Admission is free, and people of all ages are welcome," Jones said.

Here is the summer schedule

May

May 2, Eric Scott Band

May 9, Split Shot

The Eric Scott Band plays at Carolina Wren Park during downtown evening activity in downtown Anderson Thursday, July 28, 2022. The band plays near many downtown restaurants with additional outdoor seating, and a splash pad near families seated to watch.
The Eric Scott Band plays at Carolina Wren Park during downtown evening activity in downtown Anderson Thursday, July 28, 2022. The band plays near many downtown restaurants with additional outdoor seating, and a splash pad near families seated to watch.

May 16, The Combo Kings

May 23, Nathan Angelo

May 30, Thunder Gypsy

June

June 6, The Rhythm City Band

June 13, Those Guys

June 20, Anna Leigh Band

June 27, Hot As A Pepper

July

July 4, Off for July 4th

July 11, Jamie Wright Band

Visitors sit in the shade as the sun sets in the evening for The Jamie Wright Band playing at The Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party at Carolina Wren Park in downtown Anderson Thursday.
Visitors sit in the shade as the sun sets in the evening for The Jamie Wright Band playing at The Piedmont Natural Gas Block Party at Carolina Wren Park in downtown Anderson Thursday.

July 18, Peanut Butter Whiskey Band

July 25, Taingate Home Boys

August

Aug. 1, Wanda Johnson

Aug. 8, Mellogroove

People cool off in the fountain water zone of Carolina Wren Park during The Piedmont Natural Gas Main Street Program Block Party with Wanda Johnson of Anderson, Thursday, July 29, 2021.
People cool off in the fountain water zone of Carolina Wren Park during The Piedmont Natural Gas Main Street Program Block Party with Wanda Johnson of Anderson, Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Aug. 15, Flashbacks

Aug. 22, City of Anderson Play

Aug. 25, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues

Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.

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