Jones Beach Bandshell Concert Series Announced

The Jones Beach Bandshell recently announced its lineup for the 2018 Jones Beach Bandshell Free Live Music Series, along with the Family Cinema Night schedule.

Crowds can once again gather on the Jones Beach boardwalk under the summer sky overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy tons of exciting live local performances from some of the hottest artists, bands and tribute acts, kids entertainment, and dancing. Plus, there are family films presented under the stars on select Thursdays.

This year’s performers include a full slate of exciting, engaging acts for all ages to enjoy during the summer months. The performances and films (which are free to the public) begin at the end of June and last through September.

The new Boardwalk Café, a $2 million construction project on track to open by July 4, will sit in the heart of the action of the Jones Beach Central Mall. New menu offerings from food and beverage provider Centerplate will include a mix of classic and modern beach fare such as burgers, tacos, rice bowls, paninis, salads and new coffee sourced from local Double Barrel Coffee Roasters.

Here's the planned schedule of events, which is subject to change:

• June 23: Roots Foundation - A Tribute to Bob Marley and Oogee Wawa (Acoustic)
• June 26: CK Productions and LI Puppet Theatre Showcase
• June 27: Line Dancing with Marianne Taylor and Quickdraw
• June 28: Family Cinema Night -- COCO
• June 29: Liverpool Shuffle - A Tribute to The Beatles and Frankel Sisters
• June 30: Last Exit - A Tribute to Pearl Jam and Budast Priest
• July 3: Zofolk - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
• July 5: Family Cinema Night -- Despicable Me 3
• July 6: Rolling Stoned - A Tribute to The Rolling Stones and The Como Brothers
• July 7: Bottoms Up - A Tribute to Van Halen and Christine Sweeney
• July 10: ECHO Events
• July 11: Line Dancing with Marianne Taylor and Whiskey Road
• July 12: Family Cinema Night -- Cars 3
• July 13: Half Step - A Tribute to The Grateful Dead and Katie & Devin
• July 14: Awaken - A Tribute to YES and Aron Street
• July 17: Rock n Roll University Student Performance
• July 18: Big Band Swing with Billy Mira & The Hitmen and Frank Walker
• July 19: Family Cinema Night -- Peter Rabbit
• July 20: Appetite For Destruction - A Tribute to Guns N' Roses and Phil Firetog Trio
• July 21: Bon Journey - A Tribute to Bon Jovi & Journey and Tracy & Too
• July 24: Kids Night with Tara Drouin and Katie Pearlman
• July 25: Cover Band 45 RPM and The Foschino Brothers
• July 26: Family Cinema Night -- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
• July 27: 20 Highview - 70's Tribute and Julian Morgan
• July 28: SPECTRUM - Hits From the 70s-90s and Sammi Rae Murciano
• July 31: Kids Night with Tara Drouin and Katie Pearlman
• Aug. 1: Soul to Squeeze - A Tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jesse Eplan
• Aug. 2: Family Cinema Night -- The Lion King
• Aug. 3: Thunder Road - A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and Robert Vincent Montano
• Aug. 4: Lisa Polizzi's Janis Joplin Experience and Mark Newman
• Aug. 7: School of Rock Student Performance
• Aug. 8: Line Dancing with Marianne Taylor and SouthBound
• Aug. 9: Family Cinema Night -- The Incredibles
• Aug. 10: Shining Star - A Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire and Ali B
• Aug. 11: PUMP - A Tribute to Aerosmith and Iridesense
• Aug. 14: Kids Night with Keri Wirth
• Aug. 15: John Pagano Plays the Blues and The BelAirs 50s Doo Wop Show
• Aug. 16: Family Cinema Night -- A Wrinkle In Time
• Aug. 17: Tribute to the 80s and 90s with Weird Science and Lee Diamond
• Aug. 18: The Legendary Murphys and Bryan Gallo
• Aug. 21: Rock n Roll University Student Performance
• Aug. 22: Planet of Sound & Vision Promotions Presents: Sceneless Scene Beachcase 2018
• Aug. 23: Family Cinema Night -- Star Wars: The Last Jedi
• Aug. 24: Petty Rumors - A Tribute to Tom Petty & Fleetwood Mac and Izzy Escobar
• Aug. 25: Monkey Wrench - A Tribute to The Foo Fighters and Taylor Cooke
• Aug. 28: Kids Night with Keri Wirth
• Aug. 29: Mountain Jam Orchestra - A Tribute to The Allman Brothers and Chelsea Takami
• Aug. 30: Family Cinema Night -- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
• Aug. 31: Desert Highway - A Tribute to The Eagles
• Sept. 1: Billy Joel Tribute with Wade Preston From Broadway’s “Movin’ Out” and Ryan Chernin

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