With gas and food prices going up while the economy going down, everyone's wallets are feeling the crunch. It's nice to know that you can still get something for free.

Ease those economic blues every Friday at the free concerts at Cesar Chavez Plaza which starts its 2008 season tonight and runs through August 15.

First in the line up are Bucho, Righteous Movement, Sol Peligro, and Crazy Ballhead.

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Where: Cesar Chavez Plaza, 10th and J streets

When: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Parking: Street and at City Hall garage at 10th and I streets ($5), free bicycle parking

Don't forget to visit area bars and restaurants after the concert. With your concert wrist band, you can get drink and food specials like $1 off beers and appetizers. Useful Links:

• Free Concerts at Cesar Chavez Plaza
• Cesar Chavez Post Concert Specials
• Sacramento Regional Transit Fares