Music Fest Princeton 2019 Lineup Announced

PRINCETON, NJ — The line up for the second annual Music Fest Princeton has been announced. The family-friendly festival features six bands on two stages, food and drink vendors, retail offerings and activity tables at Palmer Square on Sept. 15.

A unique musical line up showcasing favorites from New Jersey’s legendary artists will open with a tribute set featuring the works of Frank Sinatra.

Here is a sneak peak at the lineup:

• Swingadelic, a Jazz Swing band out of New York City, will kick off the festival by playing Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits.
• Some Assembly Required, a local favorite, will play the mid-day set on the main stage featuring an eclectic mix of Jersey’s best including the best of the Fugees, Spin Doctors, Blues Traveler, Fountains of Wayne, Whitney Houston and more.
• The B Street Band, a tribute to “The Boss” (Bruce Springsteen) will headline the event. Since 1980, the B Street Band has played more than 6,000 shows around the country and has shared the stage with several members of the E Street band. The band has played many national venues, opening for Bruce Springsteen concerts and even playing tribute to him at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit, "The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen."
• JB Rocks will warm the crowd up with a strolling ensemble in the street prior to the main stage opening, and the side stage will feature a Paul Simon Tribute with Aleo Music, and a Bon Jovi Tribute with Slippery When Wet.

Music Fest debuted in 2018 replacing the long standing JazzFeast.

"We hoped to build upon the successes of the event as we broadened the musical offerings and opened Music Fest to fans who enjoy all types of live music," said Jamie Volkert, Director of Marketing for Palmer Square. "As a nod to our deep seeded roots we’ll open the show with a jazz ensemble."

For the complete lineup and updates on the event visit palmersquare.com/events.

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