Gulf Coast Grooves bringing night of rock, reggae to Mardi Gras Park: Easy Star All-Stars and Letters to Cleo to kick off Mobile concert series

Gulf Coast Grooves bringing night of rock, reggae to Mardi Gras Park: Easy Star All-Stars and Letters to Cleo to kick off Mobile concert series

May 8th, 2026

Posted in: Press ReleaseSpecial Events

Mobile, Ala. - The City of Mobile's Events Department will kick off the Gulf Coast Grooves concert series on Saturday, May 30, with a free evening of live music, food trucks, and local vendors in the heart of downtown Mobile.

The opening concert in the series will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park, located at 109 Government Street. Gates open at 5 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of rock and reggae in one of the city's signature downtown gathering spaces.

The lineup features two nationally recognized acts. Reggae collective Easy Star All-Stars will take the stage at 6:15 p.m. Known for their reggae reinterpretations of classic albums, such as Dub Side of the Moon (a reggae version of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon) and Radiodread (a version of Radiohead's OK Computer), the group has built an international following by blending roots reggae with creative tributes to iconic rock records.

Headlining the evening at 7:30 p.m. is alternative rock band Letters to Cleo. The Boston-based group rose to prominence in the 1990s with hits like "Here & Now" and "Awake," and they are widely recognized for their appearances on the soundtracks of films including 10 Things I Hate About You.

The event will be emceed by local favorite Levi Sims alongside DJ Blayze.

Gulf Coast Grooves is designed to bring residents and visitors together through live music and community energy. In addition to the performances, attendees can enjoy food trucks and vendors throughout the evening. Admission is free and open to the public.

This is a rain-or-shine event. Tents, glass bottles, and coolers are not permitted. By attending, guests consent to event photography. For more information about Gulf Coast Grooves and other upcoming events visit https://www.cityofmobile.gov/events/events/gulf-coast-grooves, follow @cityofmobileevents on social media, or text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896 to opt in to updates sent directly to your phone.