Friday Cheers at Brown's Island

So much fun!  This year it's $5-10 per show, which is still a great deal.  I just went to see the Lone Bellow and Radical Face.  

The scene was pretty relaxed-- lots of people-- many young singles, and young families with kids (since kids under 12 are free).  There were folks with blankets and folks standing around.

You can get beer, tacos, ad other tasty food too.  

Some people were really into the music, and others were just there to chill with friends with the music as a backdrop.  I'd never been to this before, but I'll definitely go again!  Great scene.

Major kudos to Friday Cheers at Brown's Island! I was impressed with some of the acts they brought to town this past summer. Carolina Chocolate Drops and then Alabama Shakes for $5 a show is quite a deal. You might have to pay for parking if you don't arrive early enough to score a free spot. We usually had dinner at the Boka stand, a couple of beers each, and still ended the night under $60. So it's a good, cheap date. Plus the atmosphere is really cool - the canal and Richmond skyline around you and the occasional train rumbling slowly overhead. Bring a chair or blanket to sit back on the lawn or wiggle your way into the crowd at the stage to see the bands up close. My only complaint about Friday Cheers is that I wish it lasted all summer! But hey - at least I already have something to look forward to for next summer!

Friday Cheers is a wonderful way to experience Richmond at her best. The setting at Brown's Island is great. It's the perfect mix of beautiful scenery, history, and industry. This was our first year attending Friday Cheer's, but we plan to attend many more times in the future. Highly recommended.