Free concerts return to Koger Center lawn

Free concerts return to the Koger Center lawn this year with 10 Levitt AMP shows spanning spring Saturdays and fall Thursdays.

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Pop open a chair and enjoy a concert on the lawn. | Photo via Koger Center for the Arts

Free concerts on the Koger Center lawn return this year with a new name and fresh lineup. The Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series brings 10 shows to the Plaza Stage from 5 to 7 p.m., with indoor backup if stormy weather rolls in.

Shows run Saturdays from April 18 through May 9, then Thursdays from September 10 through October 15.

Spring lineup

April 18 | River Shook Duo
April 25 | Sunny War
May 2 | Five OHM
May 9 | Carolyn Wonderland

Fall lineup

September 10 | Admiral Radio
September 17 | Black Nerd Mafia
September 24 | Molly Martin
October 1 | Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise
October 8 | Sam Morrow
October 15 | Making Movies

Each night includes a Midlands-based opener and community programming (hi, Jasper Project). Columbia is the only South Carolina city selected for the Levitt AMP grant, bringing a new run of free, all-ages shows to downtown.

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