The Downtown Street Jam returns to Riverside on Saturday, Aug. 3. (2010/File Photo)
UPDATE 7/25: The location has moved to University Avenue between Lemon and Orange Streets. Read more about the Summer Street Jam location change.
The Downtown Street Jam is coming back from the dead. But unlike a zombie, it would be a mistake to cut the head off it.
Saturday, Aug. 3 is the date for the return and Los Angeles-based band The Aggrolites will headline the show. Plus, there will be support from Riverside ska legends The Debonaires, a special gig from Tribal Lust and the Horny Natives and The Pac Men.
The free concert series started in 2009 and celebrated a number of artists on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department’s mobile stage, including hometown punk heroes Voodoo Glow Skulls, hard rockers Smile Empty Soul, percussionist Poncho Sanchez and soul singer Brenton Wood over its two year run.
The original concert series brought together the Riverside Downtown Partnership, local downtown bars and restaurants and the city of Riverside to attract people to the area to combat the construction downtown, but the series eventually fizzled.
As the nightlife has grown downtown, hopefully the return of the Downtown Street Jam is just the first of many more events spotlighting local music.
The all ages show will run 2-9 p.m.
Visit the event’s Facebook page and the Riverside Downtown Partnership website for more information.