Northborough Summer Concert Series Returns

NORTHBOROUGH, MA—The Northborough Community Affairs Committee recently announced the return of its free Summer Concert Series for 2017. All concerts are held on Thursdays at Ellsworth-McAfee Park (Route 135) in Northborough from 6-8 p.m.

Organizers reminds folks that returning this year are the Food Truck Nights on July 13 and Aug. 10.

The lineup:

Playing Dead - Thursday, July 13: Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute band featuring former members of Dark Star Orchestra, Slipknot!, and Uncle John's Band. Its marathon sets feature music and jams from the entire Grateful Dead catalog. Playing Dead faithfully recreates the experience of a live Grateful Dead concert. .Food Truck Night featuring Boston Trolley Dogs, Travelin' Bones BBQ, and Sabor Latino.Yummy Mummy Bakery will be selling delicious baked goods, and the Ice Cream Truck will arrive at 7 p.m. A balloon artist entertains the children with balloon animals.

How Bizarre - Thursday, July 27: How Bizarre is New England's most exciting '90s tribute band from Worcester, specializing in mostly Top 40 hits (pop, rock, alternative, dance, etc) from the '90s, including songs by acts such as Chumbawumba, Deee-Lite, No Doubt, STP, Alanis Morissette, Vanilla Ice, Weezer, OMC, EMF, Salt n Pepa, B-52s, Ace of Base, Digital Underground and a lot more. Yummy Mummy Bakery will be selling delicious baked goods, and the Ice Cream Truck will arrive at 7 p.m. The Face Escape will be available to paint children’s faces.

4EverFab - Thursday, Aug. 10: New England's premier Beatles tribute band, 4EverFab plays the music of The Beatles, from The Cavern Club to Abbey Road. Focusing on precise "like-the-record" lead vocals, tight three-part harmonies and outstanding musicianship, 4EverFab provides a unique entertainment. Food Truck Night featuring Say Cheese, The Cod Squad, Stone Fire Pizza, and Yummy Mummy Bakery sells delicious baked goods and Uhlmans Ice Cream. A balloon artists entertains the children with balloon animals.

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