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Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves
Friday, July 18, 2025
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Henderson Lawn
Admission is free
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. 

Paul McDonald's voice is immediately recognizable and impossible to ignore. Often compared to legends like Rod Stewart and Bob Dylan, the poetic story-driven narratives and deeply catchy hooks in his music are delivered by a raspy yet refined voice reminiscent of another era that demands to be heard right now.

He pulls off the rare feat of being a poet, visual artist, songwriter, adamant performer, and a powerful vocalist. Paul’s hope is to spread peace, love, and unity through his music.

Join us for other Friday Night Outdoor Concerts:
May 23 Corey Harris
May 30 Blacksburg Community Band
June 6 Solacoustix
June 13 Redd Volkaert Band
June 20 Root Down
June 27 Cinémathèque
July 11 Music Road Co
July 25 Jsop Latin Soul

Friday Night Outdoor Concerts on Henderson Lawn are presented by Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg as part of the 2025 Summer Arts Festival.  All events are free. For more information, contact Ariana Wyatt at ariana1@vt.edu.

Bathrooms are available at the Squires Student Center. Squires will close at 8 p.m. on Friday nights.

Visitors to the Blacksburg campus Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. will need to display a parking permit, utilize the ParkMobile app, pay the daily charge for a pass, or pay for parking using an hourly meter. A range of parking options can be found here. Town of Blacksburg street parking is free every day after 5 p.m., and all day Sundays and holidays. Find out more about Blacksburg parking here. Ride the bus! Blacksburg Transit is fare free.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ariana Wyatt at ariana1@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.