Pastorius Park Concert Series Kicks Off June 14

CHESTNUT HILL, PHILADELPHIA – Chestnut Hill's Pastorius Park Concert Series is all set to kick off next week with a WXPN presents show featuring singer-songwriter Wesley Stace.

Each concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at at the amphitheater in Pastorius Park. In the event of rain, shows will be held Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s Cherokee Campus.

The Pastorius Park Concert Series is the longest running outdoor concert series in Philadelphia, according to organizers.

The performances offer a diverse set of bands and musicians with one of Chestnut Hill’s most majestic backdrops.

Here is the schedule for this 2017 series:

• June 14 XPN Welcomes Wesley Stace: Acclaimed singer-songwriter (www.concertedefforts.com) sponsored by Market at the Fareway;
• June 21 The Jasper String Quartet: Outstanding classical quartet (www.jasperquartet.com) sponsored by Merrill Lynch The Nottingham-Goodman Group;
• June 28 Seamus Egan: Founding member of Solas (www.myriadartists.com/seamusegan) sponsored by The Co-op Shop;
• July 5 Josh Lawrence: A new star on the jazz horizon (www.joshlawrencejazz.com) sponsored by The Terrace at Chestnut Hill;
• July 12 XPN Welcomes Worldtown Sound System: High energy world rhythms and electronic dance (www.world.town) sponsored by Kismet;
• July 19 Parsonsfield: Jubilant, danceable indie roots music (www.concertedefforts.com/roster/parsonsfield) sponsored by Weavers Way;
• July 26 XPN Welcomes Suzie Brown: Bluesy, folky, achy sweet-voiced (www.suziebrownsongs.com) sponsored by

Attendees are incited to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy the music.

The concerts are supported by both the Chestnut Hill Community Association and Chestnut Hill Hospital.

If you have a band that is interested in performing in Pastorius Park in the summer of 2018 send your press kit and music samples via email to pastoriusparkconcerts@gmail.com.

Anyone interested in volunteering, email our office at info@chestnuthill.org for more information.

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