Summer brings music to the New York City area and even as summer fades, there is plenty of music to enjoy throughout the city. Whether you are looking for a summer concert series or you are just looking for summer concerts in NYC you can enjoy, this list of summer concerts is sure to please all types of music lovers.
Summer Concerts in NYC 2015
Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series - Hosted at Wingate Field this series includes performances on July 27, August 3,10 and 17. All concerts are free and include several different music genres. You can find the full lineup here.
Rumsey Playfield in Central Park will host Dr.John on August 1. If you enjoy New Orleans inspired music including tributes to greats like Louis Armstrong then you will want to make sure you head to Central Park on August 1.
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The festival is free and kicks off at 6 pm on August 7. There will be an Under the Stars Concert Series throughout the festival with jazz, R&B, rock and funk inspired tunes.
The Today Concert Series at Rockefeller Center has bought some of the biggest names to NYC each summer. Shows are free, but it is advised that you get there early for a good spot. The series runs through till September 4 and the concert lineup can be seen on Today's website.
Rumsey Playfield in Central Park is the location for the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series. These free morning concerts are the place to see some of y our favorite artists. Doors open at 6 am and the lineup can be viewed online.
The Madison Square Music Oval Lawn Series runs every Wednesday night through the summer. This series features a mix of genres performed by national touring acts and DJ's.
Damrosch Park will host Lyle Lovett and His Large Band on August 9. With hits stretching from the 1980's through to his latest album in 2012, Lyle Lovett will perform his funky take on pop as part of the Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Appleby runs an annual concert where members of the Guitar Club are given a chance to perform the songs that they have been working on for the year. In 2015, I was the organizer of Guitar Fest, making announcements, preparing set lists, designing posters and getting other members of the club involved. Guitar Fest was very successful last year, with both a great audience turnout and amazing performances from club members.
Stimulationville --- Everyone’s Home will be hosting their first annual Music in the Park on October 15th at 7 P.M. to 12 A.M. Music in The Park will be held at Central Square Park in downtown Stimulationville.
But the surprise performance isn’t the first Springsteen sighting this month. He jumped on stage at a Brian Wilson show on July 1, and accompanied him on Barbara Ann and Surfin’ USA, accroding to Springsteen’s website.
To the excitement of the TBAAL Founder and President Curtis King, the festival is finally coming to life after being in the works for 15 years. Six years ago King sought to get the festival started, but unfortunately funds were limited. Now with the help from sponsors, the festival will convene over the course of three days from Sept. 1-3 at Texas Horse Park.
In November the Music in the Garden series will continue on Saturday evenings. November’s Music in the Garden series begins with jazz vocalist Dennis Rowland in his return to the stage. Enjoy a gourmet meal, a drink and mellow harmonies. Find about more information about the Music in the Garden series and other performers by clicking here.
Shows are scheduled for the last weekend of each month and feature a plethora of local talent. The doors open at six pm and open mic begins at seven. There is no entrence fee, but donations are encouraged. Phtographs of the slams are credited to Frey Lemonholm.
I sat in the Sporting KC bleachers, looking down at the people already gathering for the bands that were to come. My mom had bought my family concert tickets as a birthday present. The concert was called Buzz Beach Ball 2015. Buzz Beach Ball is a yearly hosted concert by the radio channel, 96.5 The Buzz, which I believe the overall genre is something alike alternative-rock. It was pretty exciting! Buzz Beach Ball 2015 is the first large-scale concert I’ve been to, or at least, the first large-scale concert in my memory.
Radio City Music Hall’s opening night performance didn’t go as planned. A torrential downpour and traffic jams delayed many of the
This is an unusual situation for me -- but, would you be able to tell me when you'll be around the 3rd street promenade area? You said you play music there often.
An exciting new performing group, the PHAZE Ensemble, will be making their concert debut on July 5th at 7pm at the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall, which is housed in the Watchorn Hall building, home to the School of Music, on the University of Redlands campus. With free admission to the concert, the event is being billed as welcoming of all, from seasoned concert goers to those whom for this maybe the first concert experience.
The Men for Hope Celebrity Weekend Extravaganza took place at Chrysler Hall on September 17, 2017. The night was full of live entertainment. The lineup for the evening events consisted of acts performed by Doug E. Fresh, Stokley Williams of Mint Condition and Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron and Rhona Bennett of En Vogue. In addition to this being my first time that I have seen a performance by any of these artists on stage, it was also my first time attending a performance at Chrysler Hall.
The creators of the Film Prize Festival also produce the Louisiana Music Prize which occurs the week leading up to Film Prize Weekend. Educational classes, training and jam sessions throughout the week come to a finale with the Louisiana Music Prize Showdown which is a high energy showcase of the top five finalists competing for a cash prize. Celebrity judges pick the ultimate winner however the listening audience gets to pick the crowd favorite. This year’s week of music is expected to be jam packed with more activities and more prizes. For more info, visit lafilmprize.com and
If you are in the mood for some live music, the Seaport Music Festival may be able to provide exactly the right kind of entertainment. In addition to the music, there will be film screenings and comedy performances all by the waterfront. Come see a lineup that includes Martin Rev, Ted Leo, and the Pharmacists as well as Big Huge. The Seaport Music Festival will be held in the Seaport District NYC, Pier 17 on Fulton and Front Streets. The festival runs from September 7 to the 10th.
From May 14 to May 16, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble went to Niagara Falls to compete at Musicfest Nationals. These ensembles qualified to compete at Nationals earlier this year, and they have spent countless hours preparing for their performances. In addition to performing, the various attractions in Niagara Falls were visited.
Talent is a complete understatement for these performers. True talent is hard to find, but not in New York City; talent could be right around the corner. Lincoln center is the home of talent, from the opera singers to the dancers and actors. But on April 29th, it was home to the talent of the Juilliard Music Advancement Programs spring concert. Juilliard is a school full of talent and to be able to attend a concert as witness their music was truly amazing. When these students stepped on to the stage they were as young as 8 years old. They had more talent at 8 years old then most students I know. Pieces from Bach to Schuman and Boyce to De Abreu were amazing; the transition of classical to jazzy was enjoyable and soothing.