It features music from across genres: country, rock, gospel, soul, funk, jazz, blues, R&B, hip-hop and indie.

It has music simultaneously playing on three stages, so you can select your music of choice.

It provides an opportunity for local musicians to display their wares on live stages – a platform for the musicians of tomorrow.

It is free. No ticket or armband is needed.

It's Mobile's version of the New Orleans Jazz Fest, but it only showcases the locals. It's right here and free.

The 7th annual MOB Music Fest brings three exciting days of music and activities to downtown Mobile this weekend. MOB is organized by the local nonprofit, 'Opportunity 4 Entertainers.'

Thousands of attendees are expected to enjoy a range of performances and events from July 12-14. Performances will be at three locations: Cathedral Square, The Temple on St. Frances Street (the former Abba Shrine Temple), and the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center on Conti Street.

The City of Mobile is one of many sponsors of the MOB Music Fest. More information and a complete lineup of performances are at mobmusicfest.com.

"The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers." — Roy Rogers.

Jim' Zig' Zeigler's beat is the colorful and positive about Alabama. He writes about Alabama people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at ZeiglerElderCare@yahoo.com.

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