CBUS Soul Fest
Feed your soul with good music and food at the CBUS Soul® Fest in downtown Columbus, Aug. 15-16 from 4-10 p.m. Admission is free, and the two-day event takes place at Bicentennial Park along the Scioto Mile.
Visitors can enjoy live music, engage with the surrounding community and taste-test the different food and drink options available. Some of Columbus’ most popular food trucks will be at CBUS Soul® Fest, including Dos Hermanos, Donna’s Delicious Dozen and Suge’s Smokehouse Barbeque. A beverage booth will also be available, offering a variety of options, including beer, seltzers and soft drinks.
The festival boasts an impressive lineup of musicians, including both long-time, well-known artists and those newer to the soul scene. With six musicians total, the CBUS Soul® Fest lineup is as follows:
Friday, Aug. 15
4:00 p.m. - Mojoflo
A powerhouse neo-funk band, Mojoflo is known for its catchy rhythms, soulful vocals and fascinating stage performances.
6:00 p.m. - Rahsaan Patterson
A musician who treasures authenticity, Patterson boasts wide-ranging vocals, coupled with powerful songwriting abilities.
8:00 p.m. - Eric Benét
R&B singer-songwriter Benét is a Milwaukee-native who has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has toured internationally.
Saturday, Aug. 16
4:00 p.m. - Ria Blaq
A rising neo-soul, R&B and jazz artist from Columbus, Blaq has toured with well-known artists and sold out concerts in the local Columbus area.
6:00 p.m. - Goapele
A longtime soul-enthusiast, Goapele is not only a singer-songwriter, but an entrepreneur, actor and activist.
8:00 p.m. - Raheem DeVaughn
DeVaughn, whose album "The Love Experience" reached the Billboard Top 200, is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter.
About the CBUS Soul® Fest
Experience Columbus
Established in 2022, the CBUS Soul® Fest aims to showcase Columbus’ diverse cultural landscape by highlighting Black culture, businesses and experiences in the local community. The festival was established through a collaboration between Experience Columbus and the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
Parking and transportation information for the event can be found here. For more about the CBUS Soul® Fest, visit its website: www.cbussoulfest.com
Elise Conrad is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
