The Village of Great Neck Plaza announces the return engagement of
highly acclaimed saxophonist Paul 'Shilts' Weimar performing on Tues., June 24
at 8 p.m. in Firefighter's Park on Grace Avenue. This free concert, presented by the Village,
is open to the public and we urge you to attend this live show. Hailing
from London, England, Shilts
is a successful jazz recording artist who headlines at major music festivals
across the country. Stated Mayor Jean
Celender, “It is great to have Shilts back performing again for us; this time coming
all the way from England for several East Coast performances this summer. We’re absolutely thrilled and this is a summer
music extravaganza in the Plaza not to be missed.” Jon’s Park is less
than a 5-minute walk from the Great Neck train station.
Paul "Shilts"
Weimar has excited audiences for decades.
Since 2008 when he went solo, he has produced five solo releases. For
eleven years prior to that, Shilts was the band leader and front-man of Down to
the Bone, a contemporary jazz band that heavily featured Paul's saxophone
playing and writing. Shilts has had a string of hits with his
"upbeat, funky, original" sound that makes him a leading session
musician for recording artists such as David Bowie, Jimmy Paige, and Bill
Wyman, to name just a few. His most recent album “All Grown Up” is still receiving
rave reviews and singles from it continue to top the Jazz and Smooth Jazz
charts.
The Village is grateful for the sponsorship of the
Andrew Hotel for this performance. We would also like to thank the Great
Neck Park District, Great Neck Social Center, and the Gold Coast Arts Center
for their cooperation and support throughout this popular summer series. Please
bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating on the park lawn. The Great Neck
Social Center (80 Grace Avenue) will be utilized for an indoor performance in
the event of inclement weather. Call Village Hall, (516) 482-4500, and
after 5 p.m. there will be a voice recording if the concert has been moved
indoors.
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The Village would also like to acknowledge and give a special
thanks to our growing list of businesses who are sponsors of this year’s Summer Concert Series, which are the following: The Andrew Hotel, Assemblywoman Michelle
Schimel, Astoria Bank, Bonda Yoga, Daruma of Tokyo, DE Capital Mortgage
Company, Douglas Elliman, Gold Coast Arts Center, Grace Plaza Rehab and Health
Care Center, Jewels by Viggi and Tokyo Naru Sushi. Thanks for helping us provide another wonderful summer of music in Firefighters’ Park.
For further information or directions, please
contact the Mayor’s Office by phone at (516) 482-4500. We look forward to seeing you there and for a
jazz bopping good time!
