Who's Chris Lane, the performer playing a free show at Jax River Jams? What you should know.
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The free after-work Jax River Jams concert series wraps up its second season Thursday with a show by country singer Chris Lane. It's at Riverfront Plaza in downtown Jacksonville, along the St. Johns River in the spot where The Jacksonville Landing used to stand.
Previous shows in the series, by Cold War Kids, Shaggy and Grouplove, drew big crowds and this one is happening at the same time as several other downtown events, so you might want to plan ahead to deal with traffic and parking. Gates open at 5 p.m. and Lane is scheduled to take the stage at 8:30 p.m.
Here's what you need to know about the show.
Who is Chris Lane?
Lane is a North Carolinian and a former college baseball player who released his first album (as the Chris Lane Band) in 2012. He’s had three No. 1 country singles, played in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, had a hit duet with Lauren Alaina and is married to Lauren Bushnell, who won Season 20 of “The Bachelor.”
What songs will Chris Lane play at the Jax River Jams concert?
Based on recent shows, you can probably expect to hear his three biggest hits, “Fix,” “Big, Big Plans” and “I Don’t Know About You,” along with a few favorites made famous by other country artists.
Has Chris Lane ever played in Jacksonville?
Lane has been playing shows in the Jacksonville market nearly as long as he’s been playing anywhere. He played at Mavericks Live – a country club at the Jacksonville Landing, on the same spot where Thursday’s show is scheduled – in 2016. He played at a Players Championship afterparty and at the Clay County Fair in 2017 and opened for Florida-Georgia Line at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena later that same year. He’s played twice at Daily’s Place, opening for Brad Paisley in 2019 and Kane Brown in 2021.
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Where else can I see Chris Lane?
Lane plays Friday night at the Dallas Bull country club in Tampa. He’s on the road most of the summer but doesn’t return to Florida until Nov. 11, when he’s scheduled to play at the Country Bay Music Festival in Key Biscayne.
Chris Lane’s drummer sure looks familiar. Who is he?
Lane’s identical twin, Cory, plays drums in his band. The two auditioned for “American Idol” in 2017 but didn’t make the cut.
Who are the opening acts for Chris Lane?
Dylan Gerard hails from Macclenny and was on Team Adam in Season 13 of the competition show “The Voice.” He’s released two singles, “Simple Things” and “Don’t Let Me.”
Cumberland is a country quartet, with three members from Jacksonville and one from Middleburg, and a popular act at Florida clubs.
What time does the Jax River Jams concert start?
Gates open at 5 p.m. Gerard is scheduled to play at 5:30 and Cumberland at 7 p.m. Lane takes the stage at 8:30 p.m.
What if it rains at the Jax River Jams concert?
Jax River Jams shows go on, rain or shine, unless conditions become so severe that the show must be canceled. The stage is under cover, but the crowd is not.
Is anything else going Thursday evening in downtown Jacksonville?
The Jacksonville Jaguars have an NFL Draft watch party at Daily’s Place at 7 p.m.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp play a Thirsty Thursday game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at 7:05 p.m. at 121 Financial Ballpark.
“Mean Girls” plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Moran Theater, right next door to the venue for the Chris Lane concert.
Where is the Jax River Jams concert?
The concert is at Riverfront Plaza, where the Jacksonville Landing once stood.
What else do I need to know about Jax River Jams?
Parking is available in downtown garages and on downtown streets.
Admission is free.
Bring your own chairs and blankets, but no outside food, drink or coolers will be permitted in the venue.
Food trucks and bars will be on site.
Gates open at 5 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Chris Lane in Jacksonville: Free concert at Jax River Jams
