Must-See Summer Concerts
Thursday, May 28, 2009
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One of the best things about summer in New York City is the music. Blonde Redhead (pictured) are just one of the many acts playing free concerts in the city in the coming months. We preview don't-miss concerts, including festivals like River to River, Celebrate Brooklyn, and Central Park's SummerStage series. And, Maura Johnston of the music blog Idolator joins us with a top-10 list of free summer concerts.
- Soundcheck blog: Maura Johnston's top 10 free summer concerts
- Idolator site
- Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on music under the summer sun
Comments [3]
awesome--I just posted about this on my parenting blog. As I say--this is a great way to introduce kids to new music.
http://www.momtrendsnyc.com/2009/05/ten-free-concerts-you-dont-want-to-miss.html
Hey, folks! Don't sleep on Queens! There are some wonderful intimate free shows that are well worth checking out in Long Island City and Astoria.
Long Island City has the Saturday PS1 Warm Ups, the gorgeous Live at The Gantry Park concert series Tuesday evenings, and beautiful Sunday afternoon shows at The LIC Bar in Queens.
Astoria also has several free events around town including this weekend's five day five venue Queens festival a large outdoor festival in Astoria Park!
There are not many huge marquee names but there is a nice music scene developing in Queens that's worth investigating.
The Northside Festival in Williamsburg June 11-14 should be amazing. I think badges are only $45. Bands include the Hold Steady, The Dodos, Sunset Rubdown, John Vanderslice etc. and hundreds more!
Should be incredible.
Love the show.
Chris
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