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Summer Vibe Returns To The Heart Of Newtown With "Music On The Street"

Philadelphia rock musician and acoustic artist to open the series this week in front of 16 South State Street.

The outdoor concerts will be held in front of the Opus Elite office at 16 South State Street.
The outdoor concerts will be held in front of the Opus Elite office at 16 South State Street. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA - The Opus Outreach Foundation is bringing its popular “Music on the Street” summer concert series back to Newtown Borough in July, August and early September.

The free concerts will be held every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from July 9 to September 3 in front of the Opus Elite Real Estate Office at 16 South State Street.

The public is invited to enjoy live music, support local talent, and spend an evening with friends, family, and neighbors in the heart of Newtown.

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"We have an awesome lineup this year with lots of new musicians, all local to the area," said Mark Gatta of Opus Elite Real Estate. "We have everything from individual solo artists to full bands coming. We'll have a little bit of everything - music from the 1950s to today and everything in between."

While the concert is free and open to the public thanks to the support of local sponsors, donations will be accepted by the Opus Outreach Foundation, which gives back to local families going through adverse situations.

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"Bring chairs. Bring blankets. Bring some drinks (non-alcoholic). You can line up on both sides of the street," said Gatta. "The office will be open for anyone to use the restrooms or to cool down on the hot days. You can also grab some water and some snacks inside. And if they want to buy a glass of lemonade, that will benefit the foundation as well."

Opening the series on Thursday is rock musician and acoustic artist Anthony Wexler from Philadelphia, renowned for his mesmerizing style, which combines the gritty energy of rock with the memorable hooks of pop.

Wexler has distinguished himself in the pop rock genre with his avant-garde musical style, entertaining audiences with his passionate performances and eloquent lyrics. His repertoire ranges from ecstatic rock ballads to bouncy-pop-infused songs.

Wexler's appearance is being sponsored by Countryside Gallery & Custom Framing Design.

The series continues with Righteous Jolly on July 16, Out of Pocket on July 23, Bad Hombres on July 30, Brian Ulrich on August 6, John Thomas on August 13, School of Rock Newtown on August 20, Aim X Dam on August 27 and Meg Russell on September 3.

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