Blackberry Smoke, Cracker and Cowboy Mouth are among the bands scheduled to play at this year's Friday Live at the Factory outdoor concert series. Locals including The Spongetones, Simplified and Of Good Nature are also on the list.

Taking place in the fountain plaza of the N.C. Music Factory, the event takes place every Friday between May 9 and June 27. Tickets for the concerts are $5 in advance and $30 for all eight shows.

May 9 - Cowboy Mouth w/ Of Good Nature
May 16 - The Dirty Guv'nahs
May 23 - Cracker w/ Simplified
May 30 - Ultralush
June 6 - The Spongetones
June 13 - Blackberry Smoke w/ Chris Cook Band
June 20 - Charity Case
June 27 - On the Border w/ Jive Mother Mary