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Rhythm and Blues by the Brook

originally published: 05/27/2016

Rhythm and Blues by the Brook(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The annual R free outdoor music festival will kick off the Summer season at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield on Saturday, June 4th with an exciting lineup of entertainment featuring Sister Sledge, C&C Music Factory, Blackstreet, and Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials.

The event runs from noon to 6:00pm.  Led by Sister Sledge, whose hit song “We Are Family,” became a worldwide anthem at the end of the ‘70s, the day also features the high-energy dance music of C&C Music Factory (“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”, “Here We Go (Let’s Rock & Roll)”, “Things That Make You Go Hmmm”), the Grammy Award-winning R&B act, Blackstreet (“No Diggity”), and guitar-inspired blues act, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials.  

Rhythm and Blues by the Brook features free activities for young children, including inflatable rides, a petting zoo, and pony rides. The children’s area will open at 12:00 noon and close at 4:30 p.m., when the main act takes the stage. 

Returning to Rhythm and Blues by the Brook is the G-Wiz Classic & Exotic Automotive SuperShow, located near the basketball court across from the concert area. 

Food vendors will be on site, and a number of picnic tables will be conveniently located under a tent in the concert “outfield.” Concert-goers are also welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs. 




 
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