By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday night and continues through the following 13 consecutive Thursdays; all, of course, will be on the Madison St. Plaza.
Thursday’s opener will feature Hubie Ashcraft (photo), from 6 to 9 p.m. It will be the first of two appearances for Ashcraft, which is due to return August 24.
Food vendors will be available as will adult beverages by 2 Pour Guys.
The following Thursday will bring the Sweetwater All-Star Band to the plaza for its first of two appearances. The Sweetwaters will conclude the season on August 31.
Also on the schedule are several tribute bands: the Ultimate Doors (Jim Morrison and The Doors), JUMP (Van Halen), Red NOT Chili Peppers, E5C4P3 (Journey) and Thunderstruck (AC/DC).
The popular Bulldogs will play the plaza on August 10.
The complete schedule follows:
June 1, Hubie Ashcraft, 6 – 9 pm
June 8, Sweetwater All Star Band, 6 – 9 pm
June 15, Island Vibe, 6 – 9 pm
June 22, Ultimate Doors, 7 – 9 pm
June 29, Section Ate, 7 – 9 pm
July 6, JUMP (Van Halen), 7 – 9 pm
July 13, Red NOT Chili Peppers, 7 – 9 pm
July 20, E5C4P3 – Journey Tribute, 7 – 9:30 pm
July 27, Thunderstruck, 7 – 9 pm
Aug 3, Aleena York, 7 – 9 pm
Aug 10, The Bulldogs, 7 – 9 pm
Aug 17, Avalon Bay, 6 – 9 pm
Aug 24, Hubie Ashcraft, 6 – 9 pm
Aug 31, Sweetwater All Star Band, 6 – 9 pm