Summer Block Party Live Music Series
Get ready to turn up the volume on summer! The Columbia Hotel Summer Block Party Live Music Series is back and bigger than ever for 2025, bringing the heart of downtown Ashland to life with unforgettable performances by top live music artists.
As Ashland’s largest block party series, these high-energy outdoor events transform Enders Block into a vibrant hub of sound, community, and celebration—right behind the historic Columbia Hotel.
Join us all summer long for great music, local food, and the unmistakable vibe that only Ashland and The Columbia Hotel can deliver.
2025 Summer Block Party Lineup!
High Step Society
Friday, June 13th
7pm to 10pm
Venue Opens 6:30 pm
High Step Society is a seven-piece, jazz-meets-EDM dance party that’s equal parts vintage swagger and modern bass. Based in Portland, they've electrified festival stages nationwide with their sultry vocals, blazing horns, and high-energy beats. Blending the spirit of the Jazz Age with future sounds, they turn every show into a full-throttle celebration of rhythm, unity, and dance.
Opener: Skyler and the Sketchy Kids
The Wheeland Brothers
Saturday, August 23rd
8pm to 10pm
Venue Opens 7pm
The Wheeland Brothers blend surf rock, reggae, and acoustic pop into a feel-good soundtrack for coastal living. Known for their laid-back energy and beachy vibes, they've shared stages with 311, Slightly Stoopid, and Michael Franti, and were handpicked by Kenny Chesney to open his 2022 Nashville tour kickoff. Their music invites you to escape into a world of surf, sun, and endless summer.
Joe Samba
Thursday, August 28th
8pm to 10pm
Venue Opens 7pm
With his guitar slung low and heart on full display, Joe Samba channels raw rock energy and smooth reggae soul in perfect harmony. The Massachusetts-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist blends island grooves with gritty guitar riffs and powerhouse vocals, landing right in the sweet spot between laid-back Caribbean vibes and high-octane punk spirit. It’s this electrifying mix that’s propelled him to the top of the charts and made him a rising force in the music world.
The Free Label
Wednesday, September 10th
8pm to 10pm
Venue Opens 7pm
The Free Label is a genre-blending powerhouse known for their infectious energy, slick style, and undeniable groove. Hailing from Toronto, this five-piece band fuses funk, R&B, pop, and hip-hop into a high-energy live show that feels like a dance party from start to finish. With smooth vocals, tight rhythms, and irresistible charisma, The Free Label brings old-school soul into a new-school sound, creating a vibe that's as fresh as it is timeless. Whether on festival stages or intimate venues, they never fail to get the crowd moving.
Summer Block Party Info:
Doors Open 6:30pm Music from 7pm
Location:
Enders Alley & 1st Street
Behind The Columbia Hotel
Family Friendly Event!
Kids under 5 are Free!
21+ ID CHECK for Beer & Wine
Food, Beer, Wine & Party!
Food Garden Hosted By:
