Music lovers will be able to kick back and enjoy some live music on Saturdays this summer at two free outdoor concert series hosted by Mercer County and the West Windsor Arts Council.
The festival grounds at Mercer County Park will host concerts by well-known local bands as well as ones that pay tribute classic acts as part of the 2016 Summer Concert Series.
British Invasion Night, featuring Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Tribute and Blue Meanies: A Beatles Tribute is set for July 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. The Blue Meanies will play from 6 to 8 p.m. and Satisfaction will play from 8 to 10 p.m.
Local Legends Night, featuring DD and The Divebombers, Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe and the Ernie White Band, is set for July 30 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Eighties Night will take place Aug. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m., when The Prophets and 80’s UnderCover will rock the Festival Grounds to nostalgic tunes. The Prophets will play from 6 to 8 p.m. and 80’s UnderCover will play from 8 to 10 p.m.
Humans Wheels: A John Mellencamp Tribute and the Best of the Eagles: An Eagles Tribute are scheduled for Aug. 20, from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring the signature vocal styling and classic hits of John Mellencamp and the Eagles. Human Wheels will play from 6 to 8 p.m. and Best of the Eagles will play from 8 to 10 p.m.
For more information go to mercercountyparks.org or call (609) 443-8560.
Meanwhile, the West Windsor Arts Council is once again conducting its annual “And the Beat Goes On” free Summer Concert Series at the Nassau Park shopping center on four Saturdays in July and August. The concerts, which are scheduled between 7 and 9 p.m., are held at the Nassau Park Pavilion, located between Target and Panera Bread.
The July 23 show features Chalk & The Beige Americans, a soul-hop foursome based out of Fishtown, Philadelphia.
The show on Aug. 6 is an open mic night featuring undiscovered artists from around the area. Performance slots are limited and pre-registration is available for artists looking to perform by emailing wwacopenmic@gmail.com.
Giovana Robinson is the featured performed on August 23. Robinson’s music is a reflection of her Panamanian roots, and blended with influences of Jazz and world music styles.
More information on the WWAC or for event details and weather contingencies, go to westwindsorarts.org, call (609) 716-1931 or email info@westwindsorarts.org.
