Spring is in the air and so is great music as the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Strolls continue Friday, April 5th with the Billy Rigsby Band.
“April is an eventful month for Thomasville,” says Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator. “We are excited to have the Billy Rigsby Band bring an energetic performance to get the busy month started. He’s got a soulful sound that will have the whole family singing along.”
From 6:00-8:00 p.m., stroll through downtown and enjoy shopping, dining, and sipping at over 100+ unique businesses. At 8:00 p.m., the Billy Rigsby Band will perform on the Ritz Amphitheater stage.
The Billy Rigsby Band was formed by Billy Rigsby himself in Tallahassee, Florida. The band has a soulful style that has been inspired by the music of Marvin Gaye, Al Greene, Michael Jackson, and Robert Cray. The Billy Rigsby Band has been performing since the late 1990’s and has opened for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including James Brown and Earth, Wind, & Fire.
“Each month we have a new First Friday Sip and Stroll theme that brings a different genre of music to downtown,” says April Norton, City of Thomasville Main Street and Business Development Director. “This month’s theme is Spring Fling. We’ll be welcoming the spring weather with fun, lively music and several not-to-be-missed specials throughout downtown Thomasville.”
In addition, several local artists will be set up throughout the event area selling their handcrafted pieces and interacting with the public. “Having these artists downtown enriches the entire First Friday experience,” says Eaton.
First Friday Sip and Strolls are free and open to the public. For more information about the event and merchant specials, visit www.thomasvillega.com or call the Thomasville Visitors Center at 229-228-7977.