BPL's Loud at the Library Launches Free Summer Concert Series Featuring Bluegrass, Punk and Blues

LOUD AT THE LIBRARY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Loud at the Library Summer Concert Series: 3 Concerts. 3 Genres. 1 Library. Free Admission.                (All at Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Al 35203)

🎻 Sat. July 18, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. |Bluegrass Jam featuring The Yellow Dandies
🎸 Fri., August 21, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.  |Punk Show Bands: Nowhere Squares, Tiffany Tears, Superfund
🎷 Fri., September 25, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  |Books, Blues & Barbecue (Blues artists to be announced closer to concert date)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Whether your playlist features banjos, electric guitars or soulful harmonicas, Birmingham Public Library has something for you this summer. Beginning this Saturday, July 18, Birmingham Public Library's Loud at the Library concert series will launch an exciting three-month run of free performances featuring three distinctly different musical genres: bluegrass, punk rock and blues.

All concerts are free and open to the public and will be held at the Central Library, 2100 Park Place in downtown Birmingham.

The musical journey begins with a blue grass concert featuring The Yellow Dandies on Saturday, July 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Known for their energetic performances and "hootin', hollerin' and absurdly good music," The Yellow Dandies will perform an afternoon of traditional bluegrass and old-time string music. After their concert, the band invites audience members to grab their acoustic guitars, banjos and join a community jam session that will continue until 4 p.m.

"We're excited to offer music lovers the opportunity to experience three completely different musical styles in one concert series," said Weston Flippo, Outreach coordinator of BPL’s Loud at the Library series. "Whether you love bluegrass,  punk rock or the blues, Loud at the Library demonstrates that libraries are vibrant community gathering places where people can discover and celebrate every kind of culture."

The Loud at the Library Concert Schedule

🎻 Bluegrass Jam featuring The Yellow Dandies
Saturday, July 18
1:30-4 p.m.
Traditional bluegrass concert by The Yellow Dandies followed by an open community jam session. Musicians of all skill levels are encouraged to bring string instruments and join in a fun-filled bluegrass and acoustic-based jam session.

🎸Loud at the Library Punk Show Presents Nowhere Squares, Tiffany Tears & Superfund
Friday, Aug. 21
6-8 p.m.
Central Library transforms into one of Birmingham's most unique music venues as punk bands bring their high-energy performances to the library. Punk fans, this is a must-see free concert. Newcomers to punk rock should be prepared for an unforgettable evening as fans celebrate the music with all the energy the genre is known for.

Note: Attendees not used to punk shows may want to bring ear plugs as it will be loud.

🎷 Third Annual Books, Blues & Barbecue
Friday, Sept. 25
5:30-7:30 p.m.
One of the library's most popular annual events returns with an evening of live blues music, great food and fellowship to close out this year's Loud at the Library summer series. Blues artists will be announced closer to the concert date.

The Loud at the Library concert series is supported by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts awarded to the Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library. The series celebrates Alabama's rich musical heritage while introducing audiences to a wide variety of musical traditions in an unexpected setting: public libraries.

For more information about Loud at the Library and other upcoming programs, visit www.cobpl.org.

Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Specialist- Birmingham Public Library