Summer is finally here and so are the free concerts series around Baristaville. Concerts start tomorrow. Which ones will you see?
Little Falls
The summer in the Park Concerts Series for Little Falls will take place in Memorial Park at the Gazebo on Main Street and Wimore Road (if raining, concerts will be held in the civic center. All Concerts will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
June 24: “Hunter Hayes” A member of the “Kool & the Gang” in the 70’s. He performs Motown, class jazz and 70’s and 80’s dance music, plus Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and much more.
July 1: “Sisco Later Band” Little Falls own band that plays a mix of 70’s rock, southern rock and blues.
July 8: “Soul Groove” Dance to soul, R&B, and pop hits.
July 15: “Polka Dot” The King of Kiddie Rock ‘n Roll, kids and family music, comedy and more entertainment.
July 22: “Rave on” A Buddy Holly Tribute, featuring songs: That’ll be the day, Peggy Sue, Not Fade Away, Oh Boy and many more.
July 29: “FrostKings” Icy cool blues swing and jazz
August 5: “Thunder Hill” Country music featuring Cash, Jennings, Haggard, Hank, Williams Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patsy Cline and more.
August 12: “The Koots” Featuring Rock ‘n Roll, pop, rock and blues of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
August 19: “James L. Dean Big Band” Featuring a variety of contemporary, jazz and orchestra styles
August 26: “Sweeter Than Honey” The band is made up of musicians from Florham Park consisting of three siblings ages 17, 15, and 13.
Essex County Free Summer Concerts Series held in Brookdale Park in Montclair and Bloomfield.
June 25 at 7:30 p.m.: U.S. Military Academy Band
July 2 at 7:30 p.m.: The Infernos and Fireworks
July 9 at 7:30 p.m.: Kenny Vance & The Planotones/Duprees
July 16 at 7:30 p.m.: 3 PO’ Tenors/The Boys in Concert
July 23 at 7:30 p.m.: Alex Bugnon/Peter White
July 30 at 7:30 p.m.: Bobby & The Jets/ Big Shot
August 6 at 7:30 p.m.: NY Rat Pack/ Soul be it
Bloomfield’s concert series in Brookside Park located at Broad Street and Bay Avenue (Baristanet is an official sponsor)
July 6 at 7 p.m.:?B Street Band? (Springsteen Tribute)?
July 13 at 7:30 p.m.:?Hotel California? (Eagles Tribute)?
July 20 at 7:30 p.m.:?The Infernos Band?
July 27 at 7:30 p.m.:?The Duprees?
The Bloomfield Center Alliance, Inc. (BCA) is sponsoring free summer concerts:
Thursdays 4-7 pm Blmfld Ave @ the Venner Park waterfountain (July 1st – August 26) -SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
* 7/1 – Bruce Tyler Trio (Jazz)
* 7/8 – Gerard & Diane Barros (60s & 70s Rock)
* 7/15 – Black Lace Blues (R&B/Funk)
* 7/22 – TBA
* 7/29 – No Name James & Butterball (Funk)
* 8/5 – TBA
* 8/12 – Jazz Prophets Ensemble (Jazz)
* 8/19 – No Name James & Butterball (Funk)
* 8/26 – TBA
If you know of a band looking for a gig – send them to http://www.BloomfieldCenter.com, or email Doreen@BloomfieldCenter.com, or call 973 429 8050
We will have a blast this summer – come see what’s new in Bloomfield Center!
COMING SOON: August Back-to-school sidewalk sale, Fall Concert Series, and more!
Had the pleasure of hearing Hunter Hayes amazingly rich voice and flawless sax in Little Falls last night. The man is a real pro.