Live! Concert Series Kicks Off Monday at the Reagan Building ... at Lunchtime

The lunch hour at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is about to get a lot more interesting. That's because the "Live! Concert Series on the Plaza" is starting today and continuing through September, featuring many different musical genres from neo soul to reggae to country, according to a statement.

Trade Center Management Associates, the group that manages the Reagan Building, is hosting the concert series from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.

“The Live! Concert Series on the Plaza is one of many events we sponsor in order to bring the DC community together here at the building,” said John P. Drew, President and CEO of TCMA. “We want the Wilson Plaza to have a lively atmosphere where locals and tourists can enjoy themselves and take a break during the day.”

There will be plenty of outdoor seating available, and you ca pick up lunch on-site and enjoy the show. The Plaza Bar will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., offering salads and sandwiches.

The Live! series was first launched in 2000 as part of the Reagan Building's mission to "establish a pedestrian link between the National Mall and the business district north of Pennsylvania Avenue."

The full list of performers is below:

Mon. 8/1 – Brencore AllStars, Motown Tribute
Tues. 8/2 – Duke Brothers Band, Country
Wed. 8/3 – Mariachi de las Estrellas, Mariachi
Thurs. 8/4 – Rafael & Orchestra, Salsa
Fri. 8/5 – Project Rock Out, Dance Troop
Mon. 8/8 – ROYA Ensemble, World Music
Tues. 8/9 – Prototype, Jazz
Wed. 8/10 – Sudden MPac Teddy Pendergrass Tribute, R&B and Funk
Thurs. 8/11 – Country Memories Band, Country
Fri. 8/12 – We Are One Tribute to Maze & Frankie Beverly, R&B
Mon. 8/15 – Jrock, Jazz Guitar
Tues. 8/16 – John Kocur Band, Big Band
Wed. 8/17 – Master Cee, Reggae
Thurs. 8/18 – Secret Society, R&B
Fri. 8/19 – John Lewis & The Electrokoustic Duo, Smooth Jazz
Mon. 8/22 – Bowie State University Jazz Ensemble, Jazz
Tues. 8/23 – Shawn Allen Ware, Neo-Soul
Wed. 8/24 – Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band, R&B
Thurs. 8/25 – Rootology, Roots, Folk & Rock
Fri. 8/26 – Be’la Dona, Go-Go, R&B
Mon. 8/29 – Outta The Blue, Classic Rock
Tues. 8/30 – Jocie Renee, Neo-Soul
Wed. 8/31 – Claritee Band, Blues/Guitar
Thurs. 9/1 – Michael Muse, 70’s Soul
Fri. 9/2 – Dave Wilson Jazz Quartet, Jazz
Mon. 9/5 – Carifesta, Caribbean Festival 1-7pm
Tues. 9/6 – Kinfolks Music Group, R&B
Wed. 9/7 – Angela Gray, Jazz
Thurs. 9/8 – Tony Spencer & The Sunset Band, 70’s Classic
Fri. 9/9 – Groove Spot Band & Show, R&B
Mon. 9/12 – Brian Lenair, Smooth Jazz
Tues. 9/13 – Aaron Rhines & The Groove Unit, Jazz
Wed. 9/14 – Brencore AllStars, Funk
Thurs. 9/15 – The Soul Messengerz, Gospel
Fri. 9/16 – The Nightwork Band, Rock/Roots
Mon. 9/19 – Encantada with Julie Mack, Brazilian
Tues. 9/20 – Between Friends, R&B
Wed. 9/21 – Karen Collins & The Backroads Band, Country
Thurs. 9/22 – Burn The House Band, Classic Rock
Fri. 9/23 – Beach Bumz Band, Rock
Mon. 9/26 – Average White Band Tribute, Classic Rock/Soul
Tues. 9/27 – Arty Hill, Country
Wed. 9/28 – Just Vibe Ensemble, Latin Jazz
Thurs. 9/29 – Pink Palish, R&B
Fri. 9/30 – Familiar Faces, Go-Go, R&B

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