Before Sunday's Fireworks, Rock and Pop Bands Sir Sly, Arkells and More Play Free Concert on the Cincinnati Side (aka Best Side) of the River

The “Just Show Up Show” takes places at Sawyer Point Park beginning at 1:30 p.m. and running until around 9 p.m.

By CityBeat Music Staff on Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 2:18 pm

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(From top left, clockwise) The Orphan The Poet, Arkells, Madison Beer and Sir Sly play at Sawyer Point Park on Sept. 2.

Before the big Western & Southern/WEBN fireworks show on the Ohio River this Sunday, local Alt and Pop radio stations The Project 100.7/106.3 FM and Kiss 107.1 FM are hosting one of their “Just Show Up Show” concerts. It's basically a free mini music festival featuring AltPop and AltRock bands from all over North America.

Music takes place at Sawyer Point Park beginning at 1:30 p.m. (gates open at noon). Artists scheduled to appear are Sir Sly, Arkells, Madison Beer, Fitness, Loote, The Orphan The Poet, Silent Rival and Liberty Deep Down.

Set times have yet to be announced, but expect Sir Sly and Arkells to play between 7-9 p.m. Click here for more concert details. Set times will likely be posted here as well.

Canada’s Arkells recently announced a new album, Rally Cry, which is due for release in October. Canada has some high hopes for the group’s chances for even bigger success this year. Here’s the first single from the forthcoming LP.