Mobile To Host Free ‘Celebrate The City’ Event

The blossoming music scene in Mobile, Alabama will be honored at a free event called Celebrate The City on Friday, August 11. Bienville Square in downtown Mobile will host the inaugural Celebrate The City event on Friday with more to come.

Friday’s event will feature a “first of its kind” mashup/superjam featuring New Orleans legends The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and George Porter Jr. joined by hip-hop icon Doug E. Fresh. Mobile’s own Yellowhammer featuring Ben Jernigan and Brooks Hubbert will also perform with special guests Luther Dickinson, Jake Peavy and Johnny Sansone. Local DJ DJ Mickey Starks will spin, a second line foot parade will march and The Future Astronauts will provide live art and visual efeects. Eats will be available through a Food Truck Food Court.

Mobile native Jake Peavy, who will guest with Yellowhammer, said, “Mobile is such a special place and so full of talent. It’s always been my dream that we could make our town the center of a musical revolution that includes artists from every genre while creating a safe haven for creativity and art. Music is the great unifier and what better way to showcase all we have to offer than with events like Celebrate The City. I’m proud to be from Mobile and part of a movement like this and am excited to see where we can go from here as we all grow together.”