Twilight Tuesdays Concert Series At Rye Town Park

Rye Town Park is sponsoring a series of seven free concerts at the Park’s south pavilion during the summer of 2015. Major upport comes from Dalila Namy – State Farm Insurance, 150 S Regent Street, Port Chester, and Rye Ford-Subaru.

The concerts feature the music of high quality Westchester-area based bands, playing a wide range of popular music ideal for singing and/or dancing along. The concerts will be held on Tuesdays starting on June 23. Two dates have been set aside in case of thunderstorms. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at about 9 p.m.

Admission to the concerts is free, and parking is $5 ($4 for permit holders) after 4 p.m. No charge for bicyclists or walkers. Some seating will be available, but people are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. The concerts will be held rain or shine, except in the case of thunderstorms. Picnicking is welcome, and dining or take-out is available at the nearby Seaside Johnnie’s restaurant.

Here’s the lineup of bands that will be performing:

June 23 – Twist of Fate Led by Adam and Dayna Reist, this five member band is built around the tropical sounds of the steel drums. And they’re about as local as you can get – Dayna teaches second grade at nearby Milton School.

June 30 –Vital FunkShun Led by drummer Tom Giorgi, this Rye Brook based band features several lead vocalists and hot musicians that will make you get up and dance.

July 7 – Reddy Valentino Orchestra This swing orchestra began back in 1938 at New York’s Hotel Edison. By the late 1990s lead alto sax and male singer, Rye’s Scott Wenzel took over. The band features trumpets, trombones and reeds.

July 14 – The Urban Coyotes This band of Rye-based musicians has been a howling success since they formed their group a few years back. They cover popular songs from the eighties up to right now!

July 21 – Billy & The Showmen Founded by Billy Frenz, this Greenwich-based band has earned its reputation as one of the most enduring Rhythm & Blues bands,featuring soulful vocals, along with strong horn and rhythm sections.

July 28 -- The Derivatives These Derivatives are definitely not “toxic assets.” The Rye-based band has been part of the Rye Town Park Concert Series for many years. Bring the family and dance the night away. August 4 – Make Up Date In Case of Storm Cancellation

August 11 -- The Angelo Rubino Band The six-member band features lead singer and sax player Angelo Rubino. Thy performs wide range of musical styles from the 1940’s to the 90’s – everything from “In The Mood” to “I Will Survive”.

August 18 -- Make Up Date In Case of Storm Cancellation