The Pistol Blonde

Genre: country 

“The Pistol Blonde – A Tribute to The Women of Country” is the only show that takes the audience on a non-stop thrill ride from the early days of Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton to modern country divas like Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood. The show is fronted by two incredible female singers backed by a group of musicians who have performed with countless music superstars, including Rod Stewart, Richard Marx, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley and more. This musical journey is designed for everyone, whether you have never seen a country show or are a lifelong country fan.

Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches

Schedule
4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5 p.m.       Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Craft paper horses with us.
5 to 5:45 p.m.      Line dance lessons with Dance North County.

Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Genre: brass band

The Chunky Hustle Brass Band began as a protest band in 2017 with a palette of New Orleans street funk and R&B. That flavor continued to evolve and now includes everything from ska to bombastic brass pop covers. Whether it’s at the club, out on the street or at your next backyard party, the Chunky Hustle Brass Band brings a sweet sound.

Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches

Schedule

4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5:15 p.m.   Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.     In support of the Carlsbad City Library’s Summer Reading Adventure, make
                           whimsical garden fairy doors.
5 to 5:45 p.m.         Swing dance lessons with McCann Dance. 

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Getting there: Stagecoach Community Park parking map

Dance Dance Evolution

Genre: dance band/top 40

Dance Dance Evolution (DDE) is a full-scale, live dance band built from seasoned professional musicians who have shared stages with top artists and toured across the country. Based in Southern California, DDE performs the biggest hits from the 1970s to today — disco, funk, pop, rock, R&B and modern dance music — all performed 100% live.

Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches

Schedule

4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5:15 p.m.   Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.    Decorate your own upcycled CD to show off your musical tastes.
5 to 5:45 p.m.        Disco pop dance lessons Bella Lux. 

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Harbor Party

Genre: yacht rock

Harbor Party are Los Angeles’s premiere yacht rock specialists, celebrating the sun-drenched radio hits of the 70s & 80s with pristine musicianship and theatrical flair. Established in 2014, the band's mission is to capture the spirit of the smooth Los Angeles studio scene that cultivated hits by Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins, Toto and Al Jarreau, to name a few. Their raucous live shows bring audiences to their feet, amplifying the musical legacies of the artists who defined this era of popular music.

Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches

Schedule
4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5:15 p.m.   Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Create your own comic book character.
5 to 5:45 p.m.      Golden Hour Groove dance lessons with Bella Lux Entertainment. 

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra

Genre: Latin/salsa

Established in 2019, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra is proud to be the first all-female salsa band in San Diego. The talented musicians of Sabrosas infuse high energy into a variety of Latin styles including salsa, cumbia and cha cha. Sabrosas Latin Orchestra has performed at the Belly Up, Rock N Roll Marathon, San Diego Pride, NAMM, live on KUSI and CBS 8 and on the stages of numerous festivals. Sabrosas Latin Orchestra seeks to bring the joy of music and dance to people of all ages and backgrounds and to encourage women to grow their talents in music for generations to come.

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5:15 p.m.   Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Personalize your very own maracas, and make some music while you groove
                        on the dance floor.
5 to 5:45 p.m.      Salsa/bachata dance lessons with Vendanza Dance Studio. 

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Getting there: Calavera Hills Community Park parking and shuttle map

90s Rockshow

Genre: 90s alternative rock

Relive the nostalgia of the 1990s with an evening filled with flannel-clad fun set to the iconic sounds of grunge, alt-rock, and 90’s pop-punk. Get ready for the 90s concert experience of a lifetime, as you rock out to the songs of bands, including Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, Pearl Jam, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers. Greenday, Cranberries, REM, Alice In Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden and more.

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5:15 p.m.   Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.   Make slap bracelets to represent you or trade with a friend.
5 to 5:45 p.m.       90s Rock Cardio dance lessons with Bella Lux. 

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Getting there: Calavera Hills Community Park parking and shuttle map

B.I.G.
Genre: R&B/funk

B.I.G. (Brothers Igniting a Groove) is an R&B, smooth jazz and old school funk band based in Southern California. Their repertoire extends to over 100 songs and counting. The core group was founded in 2002 by Marcus “Slim” Shaw and includes John Martin (aka Jon Mykal), Robert “Bullet” Harris, Kevin Henderson and DeShezo Shenzo. They have performed with the likes of many well-known artists and strive to deliver the best musical performance each and every time. If you want to hear great music, put B.I.G. on your bucket list.

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5:15 p.m.   Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Scratch out your unique guitar designs on decorative paper.
5 to 5:45 p.m.      Groovy Hip Hop dance lessons with Bella Lux. 

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Getting there: Calavera Hills Community Park parking and shuttle map

FlashPants

Genre: 80s

Ready to ignite the dance floor and unleash your inner rockstar? FlashPants isn’t your average synth-infused flashback. They are an electrifying portal to the decade of outrageous style and unforgettable anthems. Forget your leg warmers (or don’t!), grab your crew and prepare to sing along like it’s 1989!

Location
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Shuttle pick-up at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane

Schedule
4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5:15 p.m.   Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Get retro and make old-school sunglasses.
5 to 5:45 p.m.      Neon Night Moves dance lessons with Bella Lux. 

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Getting there: Alga Norte Community Park parking and shuttle map

Daring Greatly

Genre: rock and soul

Daring Greatly is a harmony-driven rock band originally from Canada and now based in Southern California. Blending classic 70s rock with modern soul, folk, and country influences, the band is known for their powerful three-part vocal harmonies, heartfelt songwriting and energetic live shows. Formed in 2015, Daring Greatly built a loyal following while touring across Canada and the U.S., sharing stages with acts, including Bon Jovi, The Doobie Brothers, Sublime, Midland and The Struts. With four full-length albums and a fresh wave of music on the way, Daring Greatly continues to inspire fans to live boldly and authentically — staying true to their name.

Location
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Shuttle pick-up at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane

Schedule
4 p.m.       Concert site opens
4:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth opens
5:15 p.m.   Dance lessons begin
6 p.m.       Concert begins
7 p.m.       15-min intermission
7:30 p.m.   Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m.       Concert ends
9 p.m.       Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Family-friendly activities
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Design your own cassette tape with the soundtrack of your summer.
5 to 5:45 p.m.      Radiant rhythm dance lessons with Bella Lux. 

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Getting there: Alga Norte Community Park parking and shuttle map