Town Announces August Free Concert Schedule

The Town of Hempstead recently announced its lineup of free concerts taking place around town in August.  

Two of the shows will take place in Merrick at Merrick Road Park.

Every summer, the Town of Hempstead's Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation, brings talented musicians to perform at the town's neighborhood parks.

Performers this year feature an exciting range of musical genres, from the smooth sounds of Sinatra and classic rock to the Doo-Wop hits of the 1960s and the hip-swinging hits of Elvis, Town Supervisor Kate Murray wrote in her weekly "Around the Town" news release.

Listed below are the free outdoor concerts taking place in August.  All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted, and it is recommended that those planning to attend the concerts bring their own lawn chairs and beach blankets.   

Tuesday, August 3–Vintage Bliss relives the hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Bobby Darin at Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence.

Wednesday, August 4–A mix of swing and the sounds of Sinatra with Lou Moneta and Gayle Scott at Rath Park, Franklin Square.

Thursday, August 5–Randy and the Rainbows sing the hits of the 60s at Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont. 

Friday, August 6–Dr. Diamond with Brooklyn Roads Band in a Neil Diamond tribute at Speno Park, East Meadow.  Hofstra's Astronomy Outreach Program will give concertgoers a glimpse of the heavens.

Monday, August 9–Doo-Wop Concert Under the Stars at 7 p.m. at Merrick Road Park, Merrick.

Tuesday, August 10–You ain't nothing but a "Hound Dog" with your "Blue Suede Shoes" on Elvis Night with Vintage Elvis at Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park.

Wednesday, August 11–Enjoy the country sound of Darlene Prince & the Bragg Hollow Band at Acorn Lane Park, Levittown.

Thursday, August 12–Barometer Soup cooks up a Cheeseburger in Paradise with a visit to Margaritaville in a Jimmy Buffet tribute and more at Seamans Neck Park, Seaford.

Friday, August 13–The Liverpool Shuffle is a trip down Penny Lane and a musical reflection on Yesterday with a Beatles tribute at Echo Park, West Hempstead.

Tuesday, August 17–B-Street Band is Born to Run with a Bruce Springsteen tribute at East Village Green, Levittown.

Wednesday, August 18–Bell Bottom Blues sings Layla & After Midnight in the ultimate Clapton tribute at Shell Creek Park, Barnum Island.

Thursday, August 19–Desert Highway travels straight from Hotel California with an Eagles tribute at Merrick Road Park in Merrick.

Friday, August 20–Lights, camera, action, with a giant screen, open-air presentation of "How to Train Your Dragon" at Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore at 8 p.m..

In the event of inclement weather, contact the cultural arts office at 292-9000, ext. 480 for the latest information, as some parks do have indoor rain locations.

Information for all of the summer concerts is also available on the town website at www.toh.li.