Fans in the front row were among tens of thousands to enjoy Bulldog Bash on Friday night in downtown Starkville. Surfaces headlined the free outdoor concert on Main Street, which also featured Bryce Vine, Evan Giia and Mississippi State University Battle of the Bands winner Government Plates. Austin Frayser/Special to The Dispatch

Bryce Vine points to the crowd during his performance Friday night. Austin Frayser/Special to The Dispatch

Thousands of fans gather around the stage for musician Evan Giia on Friday at Bulldog Bash. Austin Frayser/Special to The Dispatch