Knoxville Live Music Concerts: Video of Sundown in the City
What started as a single concert for local fans over a decade ago has evolved into the revitalization of Knoxville’s downtown. Every Thursday night for 12 weeks from April to July, Sundown in the City provides free concerts for an average crowd of 10,000 people.
Produced by A.C. Entertainment, this series features local talent like Artvandalay, Robinella, and Todd Steed and the Suns of Phere as well as national headliners like George Thorogood, Steve Winwood, and Presidents of the United States of America. John Mayer was also once an opening act. Sundown in the City attracts a diverse group of followers: college students, young families, and senior citizens from all over East Tennessee. Their presence has boosted the economy of downtown Knoxville, especially the venue for the series, Market Square. Lined with many great shops and restaurants, Market Square is the perfect place for an evening of free music, local cuisine, and a chance to relax and catch up with friends.
Local Openers:
Erick Baker
Artvandalay
Christabel and the Jons
Dirty Guv'nahs
Mic Harrison and the High Score
Todd Steed and the Suns of Phere
Robinella
*John Mayer was an opening act long before anyone knew who he was. Not a local opening act, but an opening act, nonetheless!
Headliners:
Robert Earl Keen
George Thorogood
Umphrey's McGee
Presidents of the United States of America
They Might Be Giants
Steve Winwood
Marc Broussard
Citizen Cope
Imogen Heap
Edwin McCain
The Wailers
Drive-By Truckers
Brazilian Girls
