MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The lineup for the 2023 Ruby Summer Concert Series at Ruby Amphitheater in Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown has been announced. The first show is set for Friday, June 2 and the final show is August 25 with a fireworks celebration to follow.
This year’s lineup features local, regional, and nationally touring artists:
The Stranger- Billy Joel Tribute with opener Philadelphia Freedom June 2;
Color Me Badd with opener The Heavy Hitter June 9;
Love and Theft with opener Christian Lopez June 16;
Debbie Gibson with opener Holly Forbes June 23;
Oak Ridge Boys with opener The Davisson Brothers July 7;
MANIA- The ABBA Tribute with opener Adrian and the Soul Miners July 14;
Caleb Johnson with opener The Michael Weber Show July 21;
Thunderstruck- AC/DC Tribute with opener The Jukebox Band July 28;
Los Lobos with opener Del Castillo August 4;
Home Free with opener Morgan White August 11;
Sam Bush with opener Andrew Adkins August 18;
Smashmouth with opener Motorcycle Drive-By August 25
There will be food and beverage vendors on-site within walking distance of the amphitheater. Public parking is available at Wharf Street Parking, Pleasant & Chestnut Street Parking, University Avenue & Chestnut Street, and Spruce Street Parking.
“We are thrilled to continue this great concert series and are pleased to be working with both old and new sponsors this year,” said Vincent Kitch, Director of the Arts and Cultural Development Department, “The artists are a great combination of genres that provide something for everyone to enjoy, and we are excited to see everyone again this year down by the river for the 2023 lineup.”
All 12 shows are completely free and opening acts are scheduled to take the stage at 6 p.m. with headliners taking the stage at 8:00 p.m.
The Ruby Summer Concert Series is presented by the City of Morgantown and the Hazel Ruby McQuain Trust with support from numerous sponsors.
Sponsors for the 2023 Ruby Summer Concert Series are Monongalia County Commission, WVRC Media, Visit Mountaineer Country, The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, Mon Health-Vandalia Health, Hotel Morgan, Active Air Productions, MPE Rentals, RMA Presents, Mountain State Justice, United Bank, Drusky Entertainment, March-Westin Company Inc. and T and L Hotdogs.
Sponsorships of events and programming are still available. Interested sponsors should contact Vincent Kitch at [email protected] or 304-284-7472.