Music season in Monroe kicks off May 1st as the Tams return for the 1st of the First Friday concerts

The Tams return to Monroe May 1st as the First Friday Concert as the 2026 summer music season begins, brought to you by The Eulalia Group!

The concerts takes place on the town green space at 306 S. Madison Avenue. Admission is free. You will need to bring your own chairs (no tables or tents). Tables (seats 8) are available for purchase for $150 plus $9.53 service charge. Click or tap on this link to reserve a table, but you will need to hurry, they sell out fast.

About The Tams: According to ad material, “The Tams have been entertaining and thrilling audiences for over 50 years! Known for such hits as ‘Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy,’ ‘What Kind of Fool,’ ‘I’ve Been Hurt’ and ‘Untie Me’ – #12 on the R&B Charts. The Tams have had Several Gold Records, and 1 Platinum Single. ‘What Kind of Fool; hit #9 on the Billboard charts, and #6 on the R&B charts. ‘Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me’ hit #1 in the UK in 1971. While ‘Be Young, Be Foolish’ only hit #26 on the Top 40, the single sold over 1,000,000 copies, sending it to Platinum status. In 1986, ‘Ain’t Nothin Like Shaggin’ ‘ hit #6 in UK Billboard charts, before being banned due to the UK’s definition of ‘shag.’ Though their style of music has historically been referred to as Beach Music which they have had many Beach Music hits, it can be also classified as a mixture of Smooth Soul, and R&B.  Their show is fun, fresh and exciting and appeals to audiences of all ages and musical tastes.”

Mark your calendars for the rest of the series as it continues on June 5th, August 7th, Sept. 4th AND Oct. 2nd. It is a time for live music, food and fun at the award winning MonroeTown Green!  Street closures begin at 5:30 pm for vendors, 6 pm for patrons, and concerts begin around 6:30 pm.