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Free Music Friday - Crush

Free Music Friday – Crush

Join Leah Rantz and the Lazer Street Team at Free Music Fridays on the Plaza at MGM Springfield from 7 to 9p!

Enjoy free live outdoor music at the MGM Springfield Plaza featuring your favorite local bands.

This week Crush, a Dave Matthews tribute band, will take the stage at 7:30PM!

Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from the Plaza Bar or a craft beer from White Lion Brewing. Plus, delicious bites from various local food trucks!

Free Music Friday - Redneck Castaway Band

Free Music Friday – Redneck Castaway Band

Join Leah Rantz and the Lazer Street Team at Free Music Fridays on the Plaza at MGM Springfield from 7 to 9p!

Enjoy free live outdoor music at the MGM Springfield Plaza featuring your favorite local bands.

This week Redneck Castaway Band, a tribute to Kenney Chesney, will take the stage at 7:30PM!

Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from the Plaza Bar or a craft beer from White Lion Brewing. Plus, delicious bites from various local food trucks!

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