Join us for the 2026 season of Music at McBride Plaza! Music at McBride Plaza presents free outdoor concerts every other Thursday of the month from January through March. Every concert will feature a different and talented ensemble from UM’s Frost School of Music. Enjoy these outdoor concerts in the heart of Downtown Coral Gables from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
March 26
The Wire Jays are a five piece contemporary Newgrass band that prioritizes creative songwriting, musicianship, and fun in their music. They aim to bring bluegrass into the 21st century, taking risks and creating new sounds with the classic string-bandinstruments associated with the bluegrass genre. Currently based in South Florida, The Wire Jays began playing together at the Frost School of Music, where they honed their sound and perfected their songs. The Wire Jays are dedicated musicians who just happen to be best friends.They wish to spread their love of Newgrass music throughout Floridaand they can’t wait to perform at the Music at McBride concert series.
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Complete Performance Schedule
| Date | Band/Ensemble | Category/Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15 | Leah Rutherford Quartet | Jazz Quartet |
| Jan. 29 | Frost Opera Theater | Opera Ensemble |
| Feb. 12 | Miami Nylon Duo | Jazz Guitar Duo |
| Feb. 26 | Laura & Josias | Latin Duo |
| March 12 | Charlotte Vaughn Jazz Quintet | Jazz & R&B Quintet |
| March 26 | The Wire Jays | Newgrass & Folk Band |
The Music at McBride Plaza Series is designed to offer young musicians studying at UM’s Frost School of Music the opportunity to showcase their talents in a setting easily accessible to businesspeople, residents, and visitors. The musicians go through a rigorous selection process auditioning for faculty who then select the top six groups to perform. The final group of musicians for the series typically represents a wide variety of musical genres which makes each concert a unique and wonderful experience for all.
This concert series is brought to you by the Arthur B. McBride Family Foundation, The Dosal Family Foundation, The City of Coral Gables, The Business Improvement District Inc., and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.
The Wire Jays (Newgrass and Folk)
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