These events will be "drive-in" style concert experiences where you watch the show from your vehicle, hear the music over your car stereo, while maintaining adherence to social distancing guidelines. The FM broadcast frequency will be announced at each show.
While these events are free, attendance is by reservation only. Attendees must call the Riverside Concerts office (507.328.2200) one week prior to each scheduled event to request an email reservation for the show. Reservations will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis.
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Who's Playing?
July 22 - Under the Pavilion (Reservations available 7/16)
July 29 - Good Morning Bedlam (Reservations available 7/23)
August 5 - Debbie Anthony (Reservations available 7/30)
August 12 - General B & the Wiz (Reservations available 8/6)
August 19 - Hair of the Dog (Reservations available 8/13)
August 26 - Dead Horses (Reservations available 8/20)
Lineup selected in accordance with the department's ongoing commitment to support local artists.
Printed Reservation Confirmation email must be displayed on front dash night of the show to gain access. Parking attendants will direct vehicles to park in every other stall allowing for proper social distancing between vehicles. Attendees are strongly urged to remain in their vehicles. Shows will be approximately 1 hour in length. Bathroom service will not be provided. Concessions available through 125 Live. A freewill offering will be taken after the show as vehicles exit the event.
The show will adhere to guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as all state and local health mandates. Riverside Concerts has conferred with leading health experts to establish procedures for staff and attendees. These will include maintaining at least six feet of space between vehicles and the use of personal protective equipment by staff.
Safety Guidelines for the audience
- Do not arrive at the concert area any earlier than 30-minutes prior to the start time (any cars waiting to gain access will be asked to leave and come back)
- Only vehicles displaying a valid reservation will be admitted to the event.
- Each household should be in a separate car.
- Carpooling does not comply with social distancing guidelines. People with COVID- 19 symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc.) should not attend.
- Attendees should remain in their cars.
- No reserved spots. Parking attendants will direct your vehicle to an available space.
- Cars will be parked with one empty space between them to maintain a minimum safe distance of 6 feet.
- There should be no passing of objects or physical contact between vehicles.
- Bathrooms facilities will not be provided for the public.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted
"We at Riverside concerts were deeply saddened when we got the news that we would have to cancel "Down by the Riverside" and the "forWARD" park concerts due to the city's suspension of large-scale events on city grounds through August 16th. But when the governor asked the state to get creative and innovate, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work. We are very pleased to be partnering with our long time friends Think Bank, Rochester Park and Rec, and 125 Live to make these events happen." Steven Schmidt, General Manager
City of Rochester Announces Suspension of Large Public Events through August 16, 2020 Due to Ongoing Safety Effort
All seven events will be live streamed on the department's Facebook & YouTube pages as part of Riverside Concerts' new "Live from Med City" online video series. |
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About Riverside Concerts: Riverside Concerts has been your City of Rochester Music Department since 1936. Riverside Concerts is a non-profit arts presenter and producer that continues to provide the region with accessible, quality musical events such as the Down by the Riverside free summer concert series; the forWARD neighborhood park concert series, the Riverside Concerts Presents indoor ticketed concert series; the World Music Series which continues to explore musical landscapes from around the globe; and the Artist-In-the-Schools residency program which brings great artists directly to our youth while at school.
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC - It has been, and will continue to be, a policy of Riverside Concerts' to showcase regional, state, and local (from the 11 county Southeastern Minnesota region which includes Rochester) artists.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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