The Market Square Fall Concert Series returns for a run of shows on Thursdays, from Oct. 1 to Oct. 29. The series, sponsored by the City of Knoxville and the Central Business Improvement District, will include a wide variety of music ­­– jazz, swing, bluegrass, pop and alternative-country folk rock.

All concerts are free – and that includes parking, which is free after 6 p.m. at the City-owned Market Square, State Street and Locust Street garages.

 

There will be no alcohol or food sold on Market Square during the concerts, apart from what is available on the patios of restaurants. But concertgoers are invited to bring chairs or blankets to sit on the Square and enjoy the shows. Please like and follow the Special Events Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/CityofKnoxvilleSpecialEvents, to stay updated on the bands and on any cancellations due to the weather.

 

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the Bill Lyons Pavilion on Market Square.

 

Thursday, Oct. 1: MARBLE CITY SHOOTERS

 

The Marble City Shooters are a pop, hot jazz and swing group. If you are ready to “Boogie Woogie,” Shag and Lindy Hop, then this is the band for you!

 

Thursday, Oct. 8: LOUISE MOSRIE AND CLIFF EBERHARDT

 

Enjoy two innovative artists, Louise Mosrie and Cliff Eberhardt, who are quietly taking folk music by storm with their unique, soulful renditions of classic Americana music.

 

Thursday, Oct. 15: JESSE GREGORY

 

Jesse Gregory was voted 2014 IBAA Momentum Vocalist of the Year. Bluegrass aficionados will welcome this vibrant artist on her way to becoming a big name in bluegrass.

 

Thursday, Oct. 22: KNOXVILLE’S FINEST BAND

 

Our friends in blue at the Knoxville Police Department will provide fun and entertainment with a variety of pop music hits, proving that they are indeed “Knoxville’s Finest.”

 

Thursday, Oct. 29: HANDSOME AND THE HUMBLES

 

Handsome and the Humbles is an immensely popular alternative-country folk rock band whose eclectic music and rich harmonies will provide an exciting listening experience for music lovers.