Milkshake Mayfield will close out Ida Cox Music Series this weekend

Milkshake Mayfield will be the final act of the 2021 Ida Cox Music Series this weekend.

The concert will kick off at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

The series is named for Ida Cox, who was born Ida Prather in Toccoa before going off to make her mark in the music world in the first part of the 20th century.

She started as a vaudeville performer and was one of the pioneers of what we now know as the blues.

The series features different musical genres each week – from country to jazz.

Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton says the Ida Cox Music Series highlights a diverse group of talented performances.

The weekly Saturday concerts are free and feature both opening and headlining acts from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. in downtown Toccoa on Doyle Street between Sage and Pond streets.