THE NEXT FEW HOURS. NOTHING CREATES MEMORIES, ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMERTIME. THE MUSIC RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER HEATING UP AND NOT JUST ON THE STAGE. SEE MY LITTLE SIS. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO FEEL LIKE 95 DEGREES WHEN JAMES TAYLOR TAKES THE STAGE. AND IF YOU’RE NOT FEELING WELL WHEN YOU’RE ON SITE AT ANY CONCERT, YOU KNOW, ALWAYS SEEK OUT AN EVENT STAFF MEMBER. WE HAVE EMTS ON SITE AND A FIRST AID STATION. THE VENUE IS NO STRANGER TO HOSTING EVENTS IN THE SUMMER. HEAT FREE WATER REFILLING STATIONS AND MISTING STATIONS WILL BE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE VENUE. WE HAVE A MAP OF EVERYTHING ON RIVERBEND.ORG AS WELL, TO POINT OUT WHERE THE WATER FILLING STATION IS, AS WELL AS THE MISTING STATIONS, AND THE KEY FOR TONIGHT IS HYDRATION. GUESTS ARE ALLOWED TO BRING IN FOUR 33 OUNCE BOTTLES OF WATER OR NONALCOHOLIC DRINKS. WE ALWAYS PUT THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FIRST, AND WE TRY TO DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE AN ENJOYABLE EVENING. THE HEAT WAVE WILL LAST THROUGH THE WEEK, INCLUDING THURSDAY NIGHT WHEN KEITH URBAN TAKES THE STAGE AT RIVERBEND AND WHILE IT’S HOT. VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING ROSEMARY MOORING SAYS IT DOESN’T STOP THE FUN, AND I THINK ANYTHING THAT COVID TAUGHT US IS THAT HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE IT NOW AND WANT TO COME TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE MUSIC AND ALL THE GREAT ARTISTS THAT WE HAVE. NOW THE SHOW WILL START AT 730. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:00, BUT AGAIN, YOU ALREADY SEE THE LINE HERE HAPPENING. AND AGAIN, ALL OF THESE PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED TO BRING IN WATER AND THEY ARE HOPING TO STAY COOL. AS JAMES TAYLOR TAKES THE STAGE. NOW, OF COURSE, THE SUN GOING DOWN IS GOING TO HELP, BUT THE HUMIDITY IS GOING TO BE STICKING AROUND. SO IF YOU ARE HEADED OUT THE DOOR TONIGHT TO COME TO THE CONCERT, HAVE SOME COMMON SENSE. MAKE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED FOR THIS HEAT AND BRING PLENTY OF WATER. LIVE TONIGHT IN ANDERSON TOWNSHIP LINDSAY STONE WLWT NEWS FIVE AND LINDSAY. OF COURSE, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT THEY CAN AND CAN’T BRING INSIDE THE VENUE. DO YOU KNOW IF COOLERS WILL BE ALLOWED? YEAH. GREAT QUESTION CHRIS. THE COOLERS ARE ALLOWED. THEY HAVE TO BE COLLAPSIBLE AND SOFT SIDED. THEY ALSO NEED TO BE 12 BY 12 BY SIX. ONLY PERMITTED FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE ALSO GOING TO BE
Fans braving intense heat for concerts at Riverbend Music Center
Updated: 6:24 PM EDT Jun 23, 2025
Hundreds of fans are braving the heat at Riverbend Music Center Monday, eagerly awaiting James Taylor’s performance.Hydration is key, with guests allowed to bring water inside the venue and water stations available throughout. “Nothing creates memories, especially in the summertime, like music,” said Rosemarie Moehring, vice president of marketing.The venue is equipped to handle events in the summer heat, offering free water refilling stations and misting stations scattered throughout. Moehring advised, “If you’re not feeling well, when on site, always seek out an event staff member. We have EMTs and first aid station.”A map on riverbend.org points out the locations of water filling and misting stations.Moehring emphasized, “We always put the customer experience first. We try to do everything we can to try and have an enjoyable evening.”The heat wave is expected to last through the week, including Thursday night when Keith Urban takes the stage. Despite the high temperatures, Moehring said, “I think anything COVID taught us was how much we appreciate it and coming together, celebrating the great artists we have.”The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. with Tiny Habits, and James Taylor is expected to perform as the sun goes down, which will help with the heat. However, humidity will remain, so attendees are advised to stay hydrated and cool.
Hundreds of fans are braving the heat at Riverbend Music Center Monday, eagerly awaiting James Taylor’s performance.
Hydration is key, with guests allowed to bring water inside the venue and water stations available throughout.
“Nothing creates memories, especially in the summertime, like music,” said Rosemarie Moehring, vice president of marketing.
The venue is equipped to handle events in the summer heat, offering free water refilling stations and misting stations scattered throughout. Moehring advised, “If you’re not feeling well, when on site, always seek out an event staff member. We have EMTs and first aid station.”
A map on riverbend.org points out the locations of water filling and misting stations.
Moehring emphasized, “We always put the customer experience first. We try to do everything we can to try and have an enjoyable evening.”
The heat wave is expected to last through the week, including Thursday night when Keith Urban takes the stage. Despite the high temperatures, Moehring said, “I think anything COVID taught us was how much we appreciate it and coming together, celebrating the great artists we have.”
The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. with Tiny Habits, and James Taylor is expected to perform as the sun goes down, which will help with the heat. However, humidity will remain, so attendees are advised to stay hydrated and cool.
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