Downtown Morehead City, Inc. is excited to announce the line-up of the 2024 Alive at Five concert series! The free, family-friendly music series is an annual fundraiser for Downtown Morehead City, Inc., and this year, the concerts will be hosted in a new location at Katherine Davis Park, 601 Arendell Street, from 5pm to 8pm in the heart of downtown Morehead City.

The Alive at Five Concert Series got its start in 2011 with bands playing on a stage created from a trailer bed, and over the course of the past thirteen years the series has grown into a downtown staple event that folks attend from near and far. For the past several years, DMC, Inc. has hosted concerts on the waterfront in Jaycee Park, but this year we are excited to “return to our roots” and the original location of the very first Alive at Five concert, Katherine Davis Park. This new location is temporary while the Town of Morehead City is undergoing an important stormwater drain replacement project that is vital for the infrastructure and continued growth of downtown Morehead City. We appreciate the Town of Morehead City’s support in helping us relocate our concerts so that the show can still go on!

“We are looking forward to putting on another great Alive at Five concert series in 2024!” said Kathryn Metts, Executive Director for Downtown Morehead City, Inc. “Alive at Five is always such a fun part of our summer and early fall here on the Crystal Coast, and we are excited to bring it back to downtown Morehead City again this year. We will host three (3) summer Friday night concerts, and two (2) fall Thursday night concerts – all of which are family-friendly and free to the public. We hope you’ll join us for each of the concerts and enjoy a meal or a drink in one of our many restaurants and bars afterwards!”

Friday, June 21, 5pm-8pm

The Bounce Party Band From Burlington, NC, The Bounce Party Band kicks off the season with a six-piece, high-energy group of male and female vocalists playing all of your favorite dance songs from the last 40 years. The Bounce Party Band is an eclectic group of musicians with years of experience, tremendous talent, and unmistakable chemistry. They always get the crowd moving! The Bounce Party Band is brought to you by a Grassroots Grant from the Arts Council of Carteret County in partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council.

Friday, July 19, 5pm-8pm

Liquid Pleasure

If you don’t know the Liquid Pleasure Band, you might be living under a rock! Liquid Pleasure has been playing together for more than 20 years, touring with national acts like Hootie and the Blowfish and REM, and has also been featured with Chuck Berry, Whitney Houston, the Temptations and Aretha Franklin. They have performed at high-profile events, including the Inaugural Ball for both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and for professional sports teams, including the Ravens, Panthers, and the Hornets. Liquid Pleasure will get you dancing with their extensive song list encompassing Beach Music, Rock, Top 40, Motown and all the standards that crowds love. The Liquid Pleasure concert is sponsored by Chalk & Gibbs and Dee Gee’s Gifts and Books.

Friday, August 23, 5pm-8pm

The Green Room

Carteret County locals, The Green Room blend elements of reggae, rock, rhythm and ska to produce a sound that is uniquely “feel good.” They are an extremely talented group of guys that have played a host of music festivals and local events, and we are thrilled to bring them to our Alive at Five stage for 2024! The Green Room released their first full album, “Through Any Weather,” in 2021, and have since added additional singles, “Feeling It,” and “Summer” in 2023. Come enjoy their original music with us this summer! The Green Room concert is sponsored by Baran Properties and Genesis Custom Construction.

Thursday, September 19, 5pm-8pm Band of Oz

The Band of Oz was formed in 1967 as a part time band playing fraternity parties and high school proms all over the South. In 1977, the band went on the road full time and since that time the band has made a big name for itself throughout the Southeast playing top clubs and corporate parties. For several years, the band has participated in major beach concerts in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia. The band features a full horn section and a dynamic group of entertainers. They have a huge following of beach music lovers! The Band of Oz concert is sponsored by Providence Bank.

Thursday, October 10, 5pm-8pm The Embers featuring Craig Woolard This musical institution has left their mark on listeners with numerous albums and single releases that span decades. Having been inducted into the SC Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and the SC Beach Music Hall of Fame, The Embers are honored to carry the moniker of North Carolina’s Official Ambassadors of Music. In 2007 and 2008, The Embers traveled throughout South Korea to perform ‘Christmas with the Embers’ on American Military bases for America’s troops and were awarded Military Coins of Excellence for their distinguished service. They will put joy in your step, love in your heart and beach music in your soul! The Embers concert is sponsored by Cape Lookout Family Dental.

The 2024 Alive at Five Concert Series is sponsored by HomeFront Realty Services and Ginny Gordon’s. Beverages are sponsored by Shortway Brewing Company. The concerts are hosted by Downtown Morehead City, Inc. and the Town of Morehead City. Downtown Business sponsors include Ace Marine Rigging, Arendell Engineers, Baran Properties, Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate, Coastal Press

Inc., Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books, Genesis Custom Construction, Ginny Gordon’s, Kostas Hospitality Group, Promise Land Market, Robby Oakes Mortgage Team, Rough Point Boutique, and Tranquility Spa. Ice is provided by Twice the Ice.

Beverages will be available for purchase and no coolers or outside beverages are allowed inside the concert area.

Downtown Morehead City, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides leadership in Downtown Morehead City to optimize economic and cultural opportunities in a welcoming environment, and encourages community engagement and participation. For more information about Alive at Five or DMC, Inc. please visit www.downtownmoreheadcity.com and follow our social media channels.