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Recap Downtown Cranford Live Music Thursdays At Eastman Clock

Recap Downtown Cranford live music bands at Eastman Clock Plaza throughout the summer of 2021 on some really nice Thursdays Nights

The Downtown Cranford performances with local and regional musicians.
The Downtown Cranford performances with local and regional musicians. (Gregory Burrus)

As we gear up for a new season heres what happened ...

2021 Downtown Cranford Lineup Schedule

As you can see there was an extensive and diverse list of music genres and performers for everyone's listening pleasure - some returning favorites and some brand new first timers.

2021 Summer Sounds Performers

We crossed the spectrum with pop rock, R & B, jazz, country, Latin, cabaret and of course some blues to make you tap your feet, shake your head and dance in your seat. All folks had to do was come on out and have a good time enjoying the sounds of downtown Cranford live music.

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All were invited to come on out, enjoy the wonderful live music and enjoy Downtown Cranford stores and restaurants while listening to the Downtown Cranford Summer Sounds Series.

Experience The Summer Sounds and Views

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We started in 2020 with a performance by Harmonic Convergence Jazz led by alleycatsax.

Besides the music here's a little more about Cranford to pique your curiosity as you stop in and enjoy this wonderful town.

At this very busy traffic intersection right off the NJ Transit train station there is this idyllic park in the middle of the hustle and bustle.

Inside is this wonderful grassy location along with some natural seating at what's known locally as the Eastman Clock location.

And what's really cool is there is a built-in amphitheater type seating all the way around and out to the grass and the adjacent stores. This is a very cool place to be where you are able to sit, relax and enjoy the summer sounds of live music.

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About Exciting Vibrant Cranford NJ

With outstanding shopping, restaurants, services and entertainment & events, not to mention our beautiful parks and waterways, Cranford offers authentic experiences for everyone.

According to Wikipedia Cranford NJ has a nickname of "The Venice of New Jersey '' and a motto "Friendship and Progress" this small town has shaped up to be one highly desirable place to be and live. In both 2018 and 2019, The Star-Ledger named Cranford the best downtown in New Jersey after an online vote, calling it "adorable [and] snowglobe-like. New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Cranford as its 34th best place to live in its 2010 rankings of the "Best Places To Live. It is part of the New York City metropolitan area.

Cranford is home to more than 24,000 people who enjoy its many parks, recreational facilities, shopping areas and outstanding schools.Strategically located in the heart of Union County, the Township is served by the NJ Transit bus and Raritan Valley train line making it desirable for outbound and inbound commuters. Established in 1871, Cranford is 4.8 square miles of wonderful neighborhoods and historic homes along the Rahway River, some dating back to the late 1800s. Township residents and visitors, young and old, can enjoy the many programs at the Community Center, Public Library, parks, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools or canoeing on the river. These are just some of the reasons Cranford is routinely rated in the Top 50 Best Places to Live in NJ and to raise a family.

Keeping Downtown Alive - Downtown Cranford

The town has a strong commercial base. Downtown Cranford is well known for its many restaurants, unique specialty shops and has seen tremendous investment and growth in recent years with several Transit-Oriented Development projects. Smaller neighborhood shopping areas, like Centennial Village, are also revitalized with new restaurants and businesses. The Cranford Business Park, with easy access to the Garden State Parkway, major roads and Newark Airport, is home to several well-known national corporations.

Also the Downtown Cranford Special Improvement District (SID) led by Executive Director Caren Demyan is dedicated to ensuring a vibrant downtown. Downtown Cranford is a Township department whose objective is to promote, brand, beautify, maintain, attract, and grow business. The Office of Downtown Business & Economic Development is part of the Township government and represents all properties, businesses and residents within the SID regardless of size, location or use and is the official advocate for property and business owners. You can learn more about Downtown Cranford and how they can support your objectives right here. https://downtowncranford.org/

About the Writer - Gregory Burrus

Gregory Burrus Photojournalist, Live Music Ambassador, Arts and Entertainment Writer, Blogger, Business Reviewer, and Community Events Reporter. Gregory Burrus is a supporter of local businesses and community events with a passion for live music. Gregory reviews and writes about local live music programs while booking, promoting and curating many regional live music events around the greater New York, New Jersey area. Greg promotes events through social media marketing, writing articles, blogging and photojournalism. Having fun, living life, while helping others. https://gregoryburrusproductions.com

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