Event Details
Two-time Grammy-nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne’s Gotham Kings are a dynamic, New Orleans-inspired jazz ensemble that regularly performs as the Mardi Gras house band at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The Brewster Summer Music Series is thrilled to host them at the gazebo for the very first time on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m for a showstopping free concert. Concertgoers are urged to wear their beads and masks. The Cultural Arts Coalition will also be handing them out to the crowd.
The Gotham Kings have earned a reputation for delivering electrifying performances celebrating the rich traditions of early American jazz. Drawing inspiration from King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band and the pioneering artistry of Louis Armstrong, the ensemble brings the spirit of New Orleans to audiences through an energetic blend of rags, stomps, blues, and funk. Their performances capture the joy, spontaneity, and excitement that made New Orleans jazz America's original popular music.
The concert will take place at the gazebo in Southeast Veterans Park, located at the corner of Railroad and Morningthorpe Avenues in Brewster. In the event of inclement weather the performance will be moved indoors, thanks to the generosity of Tom and Jerry's Irish House.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a summer evening of outstanding live music with family and friends. Admission is free. The famous 50/50 raffle will take place as usual, and the community is encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for Brewster Cares. Other Community Partners represented include Putnam Prevention Council and Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam.
Remaining Concerts:
July 29 – Jon Bates Band https://jonbates.com/
August 5 – Lulada Club (Salsa; as seen on “Good Morning America”) https://www.luladaclub.com/
The Brewster Summer Music Series is one of many programs of the Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining cultural arts in the region. Since 2010, the Coalition has led the restoration of the historic Southeast Old Town Hall while presenting hundreds of cultural events through the Studio Around the Corner, the Old Town Hall Theater, and other local venues. More information about this and other exciting upcoming events can be found at www.culturalartsco.com.
The Brewster Summer Music Series is made possible through the generous support of local businesses and community members, including Burke Energy, Guardian Veterinary Specialists, Brewster Animal Hospital, Ace Endico, Byram Concrete & Supply, Air Professional Associates, Tompkins Bank, Edward Jones Financial, Suburban Carting, Handcrafted Cabinetry, KobackersMarket, and Tom and Jerry’s Irish House, along with Brewster Rotary and Suburban Propane. This program is also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and through the Putnam Arts Council’s Arts Link Grant Program with public funds provided by Putnam County.