Musical Tributes Coming Soon To Hoboken: Sinatra, Dylan, Petty

HOBOKEN, NJ — The city of Hoboken recently released its summer schedule of Concerts in the Park and other events, including tributes over the summer to three musical legends: Hoboken native Frank Sinatra, birthday boy (80th!) Bob Dylan, and songwriting great Tom Petty.

There will also be a performance by Beatles tribute band Hey Bulldog.

The concerts will be at several locations. Below is a flyer and then the list by location.

Concerts in Sinatra Park

Most concerts start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted

June 24 - Swingadelic - Everyone's favorite little "Big" band. Performing 1500 exuberant gigs since 1998, with a mix of blues, jazz and big band sounds from the 1950s and '60s.

July 1 - The Sounds of Sinatra featuring two favorite winners of Hoboken's yearly Sinatra Singing Contest. Performances by Tony Corrao and Jerry Pearce.

July 8 - Krystal - High energy classic rock. Taking you back in time, doing the best of the greatest bands in Rock history.

July 15 - Hey Bulldog - One of the best Beatles cover bands around.

July 22 - Tom Petty Engagement - An ALEO Production. Each summer they bring together some of the area’s finest musicians to celebrate a national musical icon. This year they will celebrate the music of Tom Petty.

July 29 - A Bob Dylan Birthday Musical Tribute: Featuring performances by Swingadelic's Cheap Guitars, Gene D. Plumber, Kate Jacobs, Elena and Boo from The Demolition String Band, Deena and Jon from The Cucumbers, Jack Skuller, Abbe Rivers, Ed Fogarty, John Bauers, Dave Post Elevator Pitch and more

Aug. 5 - Julio Fernandez and Friends will present a great selection of music, from jazz and funk to classic rock. There will be a mixture of covers with one or two originals thrown in. As in past years, the band will include top area musicians with some surprises in store.

Aug. 12 - Orquesta La Experiencia: A mix of Latin sounds: Salsa, Merengue & more. Sponsored by The Puerto Rican Cultural Committee: Raul Morales II, President

Aug. 19 - Hoboken Sings - Get ready to strut your stuff & show off your talent. Co-presentation with the Hoboken Historic Museum

Concerts in Southwest Park

June 14 - The Fuzzy Lemons (6:30pm to 7:30pm, in case of rain, performance will take place on Thurs. June 17th, same time)

June 21 - Gene D. Plumber - swinging honkytonk-a-billy

June 28 - Joe Taino Group - a blend of roots Americana, blues, jazz and Caribbean influenced music

July 12 - Melting Pot with George Naha - Melting Pot is a quartet with deep Hoboken roots. The band plays a great variety of music, from R&B to Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Rock & Roll, etc. Their groove is infectious, and their musical interplay is well honed after about 40 years of playing together.

July 19 - Lloyd United - Lloyd United is a Hoboken based ukulele rock band, that is part psychedelic, glam, prog and Celtic, with a distinct sound combining songwriting talent with a pub rocking attitude and artistic vision, resulting in a spectacular live experience.

July 26 – TBA

August 2 – Zydeco Revelators - hot, Louisiana-style Cajun dance music. Zydeco Revelators bring the MARDI GRAS party to you, any time of year! Groove to the spicy gumbo of Cajun accordion, electric guitar, and smokin’ rhythms. Dance all your blues away!

August 9 – Brett Altman: blends pop and folk musical stylings through his intimate songwriting. His songs illuminate the moments of everyday life.

and Elevator Pitch from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

August 16 – School of Rock (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

Concerts and Family Fun Nights at Shipyard Park (13th Street and Bernard McFeeley Shipyard Lane)

June 15 - Yosi Sing-A-Long - "Yosi’s shows are whimsical, interactive and imaginative, featuring an enthusiasm that is both magical and infectious. Yosi has five award-winning CDs and his music can be heard nationally on Sirius/XM SatelliteRadio, and WXPN "- Kids Corner.

June 22 - Music Together - Fun, Fabulous, Uplifting and Magical are just some of the words used to describe Music Together.

June 29 - Ron Albanese (Polka Dot) - energetic, colorful, and totally fun!

July 6 - Music with Corey - Corey has the rare knack of connecting with kids through music. He loves what he does and it shows.

July 13 - Rockness Music - During Rockness shows, the stage disappears and everyone is in the band. Children participate in sing-a-longs, with big movement, and dramatic play. The performances are exciting, entertaining, and educational!

July 20 - The Fuzzy Lemons - Get ready to jump, wiggle, and shake with The Fuzzy Lemons, the juiciest family-friendly rock band on the scene! With laugh-out-loud lyrics and memorable melodies, every song tells a story.

July 27 - Birds and Ballads - The joy of birds through music, creative activity and discovery with Mr. Train and Dave Lambert

Aug. 3 - Americana Family Jamboree - old time fiddle tunes by the Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Bill Monroe, Pete Seeger & more

Aug. 10 - Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band - skip, holler, dance & sing along

Aug. 17 - Mr. Magico - High energy, magical entertainment

Schedules are subject to change. In case of inclement weather, concerts and movies may be rescheduled or cancelled.

Mayor Bhalla and the city's Cultural Affairs Department announced the schedule on Saturday. Find out the schedule of other events and summer "Movies Under The Stars" by clicking this link.

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