Just in case you thought the fun was over for the season at Columbus Commons, they’re here to remind you it’s not. They’re hosting TWO INCREDIBLE SHOWS this weekend and the best part? They’re FREE!! Both music focused, one in way of a concert and the other, a theater show.
FREE Concert: St. Paul and the Broken Bones
St. Paul and The Broken Bones formed in 2012, releasing their debut album Half the City in 2014 and its follow up, 2016’s Sea of Noise to much acclaim. Those strong efforts helped place them on the national scene, and the band worked to prove they were no mere retro-soul band–from touring the world relentlessly, including being selected to open for The Rolling Stones and headlining two nights at the Ryman Auditorium, to TV appearances including The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, Austin City Limits, two appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, one being the very first episode. Paul Janeway’s fearless showmanship, thoughtful lyrics, and dedication to his performance soon became the band’s calling card, and paired with the inventive and skillful direction of co-band leader Jesse Phillips as well as a full eight-man roster comprised of some of the best young instrumentalists in the South, they soon became a must-see event. And with his band’s new album, Young Sick Camellia, Janeway has created a space for St. Paul and the Broken Bones to rival any forward-thinking band making music today, based on a concept all-too familiar to him: family, and how we love them despite our differences.
Date: Saturday, August 31
Time: Bar and food trucks open at 5:30 PM
The Spikedrivers will take the stage at 7:00 PM
St. Paul and the Broken Bones will follow around 9:00 PM
Tickets: No tickets are required for this FREE concert produced by CDDC & Capitol South.
Scheduled food trucks include:
Alphabetical Food Truck & Catering
Cupzilla-Korean BBQ
Maanas Indian Cuisine
The Meatball Mafia
Momma Can Cook
Pitabilities
FREE Shadowbox Live Performance – Front Street Funk
Queen. Led Zeppelin. Sketch Comedy.
What is Shadowbox: Shadowbox Live® is the largest resident ensemble theater company in America. Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1988, the company’s ever-changing body of work encompasses original metamedia productions, rockumentaries, dance theater, and sketch comedy/rock ‘n’ roll revues. The blending of traditional theatrical disciplines with a self-branded “rock aesthetic” has garnered significant critical acclaim necessitating a virtually unparalleled production schedule. The organization’s 45-plus member award-winning troupe delivers over 400 performances over 19 different original productions annually. Shadowbox Live® thrives on projects which deepen its impact on the community through creative artistic collaborations, innovative educational programming, and engaging corporate events and partnerships
Date: Sunday, September 1
Time: Bar and food trucks open at 6:00 PM
Music begins around 8:00 PM
Tickets: No tickets are required.
Blankets and chairs are welcome; please leave coolers at home.
Get there early to get a good seat!
Easy and convenient parking is available just south of the park at the Columbus Commons Main Garage, located at 55 East Rich Street or the Underground Garage at 191 S Third Street. Pre-pay now and reserve your spot at www.columbuscommons.org/visit/parking.
