Lincoln Harbor Park ought to be an awesome place to see these shows...I've already marked my calendar for the Quetzal date:
HRPAC Announces Lineup for Free Outdoor Concert Series at
Lincoln Harbor Park on the Weehawken Waterfront
Weehawken, NJ (May 22, 2006) – A rich and eclectic program of summer concerts returns to the Weehawken waterfront as the Hudson Riverfront Performing Arts Center, Inc. (HRPAC) once again presents Summer Concerts on the Hudson beginning Saturday, June 24 at 7:00 PM in Lincoln Harbor Park. The series of six FREE evening performances will feature top artists from diverse genres, including jazz, alt rock, hot swing, oldies, and Latin.
“There is something for every musical taste,” said Bruce Sherman, HRPAC’s executive director. “Concertgoers who haven’t yet attended an event here should definitely be impressed by the setting. It doesn’t get much better than to see and hear great music framed against a backdrop of the magnificent Manhattan skyline.” The public is requested to bring a lawn chair or blanket and encouraged to pack a picnic and enjoy the pastoral setting of Lincoln Harbor Park. All of the concerts are great for the whole family - from toddlers to seniors.
Summer Concerts on the Hudson 2006 features:
· SATURDAY, JUNE 24 - STEFON HARRIS AND BLACKOUT
Considered by many to be the best vibraphone player on the jazz scene today, Stefon Harris will join forces with his group Blackout for an evening of progressive jazz. Harris, a three time Grammy Nominee, has been called “one of the most important young artists in jazz” by the Los Angeles Times.
· WEDNESDAY, JULY 5th - QUETZALThis group has great references. No less an authority than Los Lobos has hailed Quetzal as the musical group most likely to carry the torch for Los Angeles’ Chicano community. With female vocals and violin as the centerpiece, this groundbreaking band creates a unique Latin sound by mixing traditional Mexican and Cuban rhythms with jazz and rock.
· SATURDAY, JULY 15th - ANTIGONE RISING
This all female alt/pop/rock band garnered national attention when Starbucks featured the group’s first CD in their stores nationwide. Now, after having performed with some of Rock’s greatest, they are breaking out on their own.
· SUNDAY, JULY 30th – THE DJANGO REINHARDT ALL–STARS
Some of Europe’s finest musicians will join forces to play the hot swing of the legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt who, along with Stephane Grappelli, made the Hot Club of France a musical shrine in the first part of the 20th century. Special guest at this performance will be Melba Joyce, who has sung as featured vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra and has collaborated with Tony Bennett and countless other legends of song.
· WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 – SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES
Original lead singer of the legendary singing group, The Shirelles, Shirley Alston Reeves is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her voice is familiar to millions, heard on such hits as Mama Said, Soldier Boy, and Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow. She will be joined by her band and two back-up singers.
· SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH – THE EDMAR CASTANEDA LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Originally from Colombia, this extraordinarily talented jazz harpist will bring his one-of-a-kind brand of Latin Jazz to Lincoln Harbor Park. His unique and exciting style of playing has brought audiences to their feet at NJPAC and Carnegie Hall. Latin Jazz icon Paquito D’Rivera calls Edmar Castaneda “a real innovator and a star in the making.”
All performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Rain dates, if necessary, will be the following night after each scheduled performance.
For more info, directions, and late breaking concert news and updates, please check the HRPAC website (www.hrpac.org) or call 201-716-4540.
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