Hamden Arts Commission Announces Free Summer Concert Series

From the Hamden Arts Commission:

Please join us for wonderful entertainment at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Food available on site. Ample free parking. Events usually start at 7:30 pm. Headliners at 8:15 pm. For details: visit the Hamden Arts Commission Facebook page or webpage, www.hamdenartscommission.org; or call 203-287-2546.

Friday, June 26: Hamden’s Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display, sponsored by Hamden’s Volunteer Firefighters.Navy Band Northeast Brass Band, 7:15 pm. D.J. Bry will entertain before and after concert. In case of inclement weather on the 26th, the band will move to Hamden High School and the fireworks and D.J. will be postponed to the 27th.

Friday, July 10: Doo Wop Show: The Charley Thomas Drifters and The Jay Siegel’s Tokens

The Drifters will perform their great hits: Under the Boardwalk, Some Kind of Wonderful, On Broadway, This Magic Moment and Save the Last Dance for Me. The Tokens will take the stage, singing The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Tonight I Fell in Love, I Hear Trumpets Blow and Portrait of My Love.

Friday, July 17: Taylor Dayne

The American pop singer/songwriter scored a string of hits in the late 80s and early 90s, including Tell It to My Heart, Love Will Lead You Back, Prove Your Love, I’ll Always Love You, With Every Beat of My Heart, Naked without You and Beautiful.

Opening: D.J. Bry will play 80s dance music for an hour prior. You are invited to dance.

Friday, July 24: KANSAS

An American rock band popular since the 1970s, Kansas has produced eight gold albums, three platinum albums, one live platinum album and a million-selling single, Dust in the Wind. Other hits include Carry on Wayward Son and Point of Know Return.

Friday, July 31: Family Stone

With three original Sly & the Family Stone members Jerry Martini, Rose Stone and Cynthia Robinson, the group will perform an explosive set of classics from the 1960s and 1970s: I Want to Take You Higher, Everyday People, Dance to the Music, Hot Fun in the Summertime, Family Affair, Thank You for Lettin’ Me Be Myself Again.

Opening act: Blessing Offor, a former Hamden resident and a singer/songwriter/musician who advanced through several rounds of NBC’S The Voice returns to our stage.

Photo: Taylor Daye via Facebook