originally published: 07/03/2024
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Central Jersey families don't need to head to the shore in order to have a great time this summer. The Mercer County Park Commission's $5 Friday Summer Concert Series promises memorable experiences for residents of all ages.
As the sun sets, families can bring out blankets and chairs for a fun and relaxing evening on the expansive Festival Grounds of Mercer County Park in West Windsor.
$5 Fridays kick off on July 12 and run through August 23. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Parking at the concerts is free, and children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge.
A talented lineup of performers offers music from a range of genres and decades, meaning that everyone can find an act that they’ll enjoy.
“Families in and around Mercer look forward to the Summer Concert Series each year,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson. “It’s been a priority to keep these performances affordable so that they’re accessible to any Mercer County family that wants to join in the fun.”
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Two bands will perform each night:
* July 12 – Earth Wind & Fire Tribute and Coast to Coast
* July 19 – Yacht Rock Gold Experience and 80s Revolution
* July 26 – Best of the Eagles and Bell Bottom Blues–Clapton Tribute
* August 2 – Queen Flash and Frontiers–Journey Tribute
* August 9 – Funk Salsa Urban and Swing Sabroso
* August 16 – American Soul Band and Discoteks
* August 23 – Yellow Brick Road-A Tribute to Elton John and All About Joel-Billy Joel Tribute
Mark your calendar and come enjoy music at the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds this summer!
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Grayson
Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Legion of Prog
Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Hollywood
Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert
Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Internationally acclaimed cellist Mo Mo joins NJFO for season opening concerts
(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, acclaimed guest cellist Mo Mo joins NJ Festival Orchestra (NJFO) to perform the Crouching Tiger: Hidden Dragon Concerto, a concert work based on Tan Dun’s score for Ang Lee's Oscar-winning mystical martial arts film. Mo Mo, from Beijing, China, was specially selected by composer Tan as one of the few official performers of his Oscar-winning score, originally written for Yo Yo Ma. Mo Mo will perform with NJFO in Westfield on September 27th and September 29th in Basking Ridge.
ON-GOING EVENTS
Creed, 3 Doors Down, and Finger Eleven to play shows in Holmdel and Atlantic City
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- CREED, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning rock band, has announced Summer of ‘99 Tour dates for 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the 40-city tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 and the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Both shows include supporting acts 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven.
