Fall Schedule Announced For Springfield Ave Gazebo Concert Series

Press release from the Township of Maplewood:

Aug. 14, 2020

The Springfield Avenue Gazebo Concert Series returns to Maplewood in early fall on August 28th, and runs through September 25th. All concerts will take place on Friday nights starting at 7pm and are free and open to the public.

The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture is focused on bringing alternative rhythmic sounds to Springfield Avenue, while at the same time providing safe, outdoor entertainment to the community. Ana De Archuleta, Director of Arts & Culture sees The Gazebo Concerts as, “an opportunity to experience diverse cadences and varied styles. The fresh beats and rhythms of these unique bands will make you want to move. Come out and enjoy an evening of safe outdoor entertainment with your family and neighbors.”

Safety measures in place include social distancing ambassadors, signage reminders and space marking to maintain a 6-foot distance. Masks are required. For those who wish to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes, the concerts will live stream on Facebook and Instagram.

The series kicks off on Friday, August 28th with The Kyle Lacy Band — rockabilly reminiscent of classic soul music incorporating blues, and gospel. On September 4th The Gotham Easy — hot jazz born on the mean streets of NYC follows with New Orleans time-honored tradition. September 11th, De Tierra caliente — Latin fusion delivers sabor, spice and the alegria of warm-weather countries. September 18th, is a trip down to the equator with Verdict — soulful reggae and high energy soca. The series finishes on September 25th with the typical Afro-Puerto Rican sounds of bomba y plena.

Nicole Wallace from The Springfield Avenue Partnership concludes, “The Summer Concert Series at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo promises to be a safe environment to celebrate diversity in music, and enjoy lively beats, on the shady, spacious grounds of the Gazebo.” Melissa Mancuso, Director of Community Services chimes in, “We dare you not to dance! Tune in on social media or come out and enjoy the southern sounds from Charleston, New Orleans, South America, and the islands of Jamaica and Puerto Rico at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo.”

For more information please visit http://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/ or email culturalaffairs@twp.maplewood.nj.us

The Summer Concert Series at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo is presented by the Township of Maplewood in cooperation with the Springfield Avenue Partnership.

This press release was produced by the Township of Maplewood. The views expressed here are the author's own.