Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family.  The Amador County Arts Council celebrates their 25th year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series.  On August 5th, 2022 the concert series visits Kennedy Gold Mine for a performance by The Golden Bees.  The Kennedy Gold Mine is located at 12594 Kennedy Mine Rd. in Jackson, California.

Each Friday, starting May 27th, from 6pm until 8pm, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County.  Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more.  Picnicking starts as early as 4 pm.  The full schedule is below.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166.  You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/our-events/t-g-i-f/.   For more information about the Kennedy Gold Mine, please visit their website at www.kennedygoldmine.com.

The Schedule:

May 27, 2022 – Terry d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Primitivo performs

June 3, 2022 – Laughton Ranch in Jackson; Stealing the Covers performs

June 10, 2022 – Howard Park Amphitheatre in Ione; Triple Threat performs

June 17, 2022 – Gardens at Sutter Creek in Sutter Creek; Amador Sons performs

June 24, 2022 – Main Street (McGee) Park in Plymouth; Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers performs

July 1, 2022 – Cribbs Field in Sutter Creek; The Blowbacks perform

July 8, 2022 – Pine Grove Park in Pine Grove; Teal Wheels performs

July 15, 2022 – Detert Park in Jackson; On Air performs

July 22, 2022 – Mollie Joyce Park in Pioneer; Beau Rumpus performs

August 5, 2022 – Kennedy Gold Mine in Jackson; The Golden Bees perform

August 12, 2022 – Volcano Amphitheatre in Volcano; Forever Goldrush performs

August 19, 2022 – Terra d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Ideateam performs