On the evening of May 27th, the City of New Rochelle launched its first annual “Downtown Summer Sizzle,” a weekly festival that aims to bring fresh energy as well as new and classic sounds to the community through musical acts and performers. The concert series will continue on and feature exciting and memorable talent every Saturday through Sept. 30 in the city’s Ruby Dee Park at Library Green from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The “Downtown Summer Sizzle” Concert Series has over fifty performers in store for the New Rochelle community, selected by the city’s partner for the series, ‘PMG 97.’ Performances will include everything from beloved generational acts performed by exceptional cover bands to original music by diverse local talent. Furthermore, concertgoers can expect an array of tribute acts paying homage to some of music’s biggest names while enjoying globally renowned and recognized hits from salsa legend Tito Puente Jr; top-tier cover acts like Ayanna’s ‘Tribute to Whitney, Aretha, Mariah, Adele’; Roots Foundation’s ‘Tribute to Bob Marley,’ and much more.
The “Downtown Summer Sizzle” Concert Series is part of New Rochelle’s mission to enhance
cultural experiences throughout downtown, a series of signature events litter the summer schedule in addition to the musical performances. On June 10, the city celebrated and represented Pride with its first annual New Rochelle Pride Festival that brought Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John to the concert series. The Summer Sizzle will even commemorate Bastille Day in July and each event will offer afternoon festivities where concert attendees can enjoy local food trucks, and craft tents, and participate in activities for the whole family. Additional dates for exciting community events intertwined with the concert series include a Hispanic Heritage celebration on Sept. 23 and a spirited, fun Jazz Festival on Sept. 30.
The Mayor of New Rochelle, Noam Bramson, commented on the new event, encouraging the community to gather for a music-filled summer saying, “We invite our entire community to enjoy outstanding musical performances, delicious food from local vendors, and a range of family-friendly activities at New Rochelle’s “Summer Sizzle” concert series. This is yet another example of how our growing downtown is becoming a magnet for talent, creativity, and cultural energy.”
Summer Sizzle Lineup
May 26: THE FULL COUNT BIG BAND – Opening Ceremony
May 27: AYANNA – Tribute to Whitney, Aretha, Mariah, Adele
June 3: ALBERT CUMMINGS – Blues
June 10: PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM – A Tribute to Elton John
June 10: PRIDE EVENT (LGBTQ) – Various Performers and Celebrity DJ
June 17: POPA CHUBBY – Part l – Opening: SWAY
June 24: LUIS GOMEZ & CALLE107 – Salsa party with Latin Grammy Award recipient
July 1: CONJUNTO GUANTANAMO – Afro-Cuban, Salsa
July 8: YACHT LOBSTERS – Opening: Twist of Fate
July 15: BASTILLE DAY – New Rochelle Jazz Festival
July 15: UNFORGETTABLE FIRE – U2 Tribute
July 22: SOULSHINE – Allman Brothers Tribute Band. Opening: Bill Steely & Rockin’ Country
July 29: TITO PUENTE JR. – Salsa, mambo. Opening: Downstate Darlings
August 5: B STREET BAND – Tribute to the Boss. The original Springsteen Band. Opening: Dircks & Kemp
August 12: ROOTS FOUNDATION – Tribute to Bob Marley
August 19: DECADE OF SOUL – Motown & Soul Tribute
August 26: Festival de México – Mariachi, Tejano, Rock en Español
September 2: POPA CHUBBY – Part ll – Opening: SWAY
September 3: MEET THE FUTURE STARS – Performances by School of Rock students
September 9: COLD STARES – Alt. Rock.
September 16: JIMMY KENNY & Pirate Beach Band – Opening: Bill Steely & Rockin’ Country
September 23: HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION – Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra and Conjunto Guantanamo
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