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🎶 FREE! Enjoy an evening with James Taylor Live at The Rady Shell, waterfront setting! 🌊

Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of the most beloved and influential artists in music history.

🎤James Taylor brings his warm, unmistakable voice, masterful guitar style, and timeless songwriting to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park for a night of music that has defined generations. 🎸

For more than 50 years, James Taylor has touched generations with his warm baritone voice, masterful guitar style, and unforgettable songwriting.

With over 100 million albums sold, multiple GRAMMY Awards, and honors including:
🏆 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
🏆 Songwriters Hall of Fame
🏆 Presidential Medal of Freedom
🏆 Kennedy Center Honors

James Taylor remains one of the most respected and influential artists in American music history.
🌅 How We’re Watching FOR FREE
We will NOT be entering the Rady Shell or purchasing tickets.

Instead, we’ll enjoy the music from two public access areas (RED and GREEN zones - (See photo section) that offer great views and clear sound.

These areas are popular with locals who enjoy concerts at The Shell without the cost.

📌 Important Viewing Information
This performance is a ticketed event inside The Rady Shell; however, Jacobs Park remains open to the public. Guests may watch and listen for free from the park perimeter, including benches and open areas outside the Shell. These viewing areas are first come, first served, and while sightlines and sound quality may vary by location, no ticket is required to enjoy the concert from outside the venue.

Please read the rules and seating options carefully:
🔴 **RED SECTION (No Chairs, No Glass)
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• You’ll find these spots by entering through metal detectors on the far left or far right, facing stage.
• Security is strict in this area (ELITE Security with red shirts monitors all entrances).
• Benches and jetty rocks are available on first come basis (bring cushion or towel).
• DO NOT BRING: Chairs or Glass
• Bags will be checked.
• Food and beverages are allowed
🟢 GREEN SECTION (Bring Chairs, No Glass)
• You may bring folding chairs, blankets.
• DO NOT BRING: Glass
• This area is ideal if you want more flexibility or need your own chair.
• Food and beverages are allowed.
🎈 Let’s Find Each Other!
To make it easier to spot our group in the crowd, please bring a RED BALLOON (to match the Meetup logo). I’ll have one too!
NOTE: I’ll post my location in the comment section when I arrive along with photos. Stay tuned.
You’re welcome to post your location in the event comments when you arrive.

The venue fills up quickly and people arrive at different times—so let’s help each other connect and enjoy the show together!
WHICHEVER LOCATION YOU DECIDE ON, ALL SPOTS ARE FIRST COME

🚗🚋 Getting There

🚙 Paid Parking Garages:
• Convention Center Garage and Seaport Village lots. Reserve early if possible.
• Hilton Bayfront Garage: Park and take the free Rady Shell shuttle.

🚕 Uber/Lyft: Strongly recommended.

🚋 Trolley: Take Greenline to the Convention Station Stop.

⛴️ Coronado Ferry: Scenic and enjoyable option, followed by a short walk.

🚶‍♀️🚴 Walking/Biking: Excellent choices if possible.
🕢 Concert Begins at 7:30 PMCome early for a spot snd to settle in!

👥 GUESTS If you want to bring a guest, have them become a member and sign-up for this event, so they don’t miss the fun!

See you there! 😊

Disclaimer

By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• All attendees, including any guest(s), participate in this event entirely at their own risk. Each attendee is solely responsible for any damage to their personal property and for any injury to themselves or their guest(s). Attendees and their guest(s) shall also be responsible for any damage caused to the event venue, if applicable.

• By participating in this event, you affirm that you understand and accept this disclaimer. You knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any claim of any kind, arising out of or relating to this Meetup event, against the organizer(s) of this Meetup group.

• Photography is encouraged at all events. By attending, you acknowledge that you may be photographed and that such photographs may be posted on the Meetup platform or on social media.

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