Downtown Live lineup disappoints

Sometimes there's nothing better than a free outdoor show in the summer. Other times, it's best to just stay home.

Case in point: this year's schedule for Raleigh Downtown Live. The fine folks with Deep South Entertainment certainly have scraped from the bottom of the barrel this year.

Think I'm just being mean? Headliners are Everclear, Weekend Excursion, Firehouse, The Romantics, Night Ranger, Soul Asylum and Warrant. Hellooooo, Yesteryear.

Sure, most of these acts aren't no-names and have had their 15 minutes, but those minutes passed by long, long ago.

Supporting acts are still being filled in, so check the schedule for updates (and I have to say I will be heading out to see Will Hoge earlier in the day July 14 — well worth the parking hassle).

Come on guys, is this the best you can do??