The Mercer County Park Festival Grounds in West Windsor will host free concerts by the Soul Cruisers, Mercer County legends, as well as bands that pay tribute to Bruce Springsteen and Rod Stewart, as part of the Summer Concert Series. The grounds feature more than 200,000 square feet of venue space with a 2,200 square foot, state-of-the-art performing arts stage with a wide array of electrical, lighting, sound, and rigging capabilities. The series runs on Saturdays from July 11 to August 22.
Motown Night, featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers with Papa Delux and the Main Street Groove, will bring soul to the grounds on Saturday, July 11, from 6 to 10 p.m., with the smooth rhythm of Motown’s classic hits that will have concert-goers dancing in the aisles. Papa Delux and the Main Street Groove will play from 6 to 8 p.m. and the Soul Cruisers will play from 8 to 10 p.m.
Pop rock group R5 performs Saturday, July 18, at 6 p.m. with guests Jacob Whitesides and Ryland.
Tramps Like Us: A Bruce Springsteen Tribute is scheduled to rock the grounds on Saturday, July 25, from 7 to 10 p.m., bringing the energy, enthusiasm, and electric sound that will have attendees on their feet, dancing and singing to Springsteen songs.
British Invasion Night, featuring Rick Larrimore: A Rod Stewart Tribute, and the Blue Meanies: A Beatles Tribute, is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, from 6 to 10 p.m., bringing the signature vocal styling to the classic pop/rock hits of Rod Stewart and the Beatles. The Blue Meanies will play from 6 to 8 p.m. and Rick Larrimore will play from 8 to 10 p.m.
Local Legends Night, featuring Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe, Paul Plumeri Blues Band, and the Ernie White Band, is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. This multi-band concert with local Mercer County legends will feature a wide repertoire of blues and popular songs from today and the past half-century. Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe and the Paul Plumeri Blues Band specialize in blues and the Ernie White Band specializes in rock, but features other musical pieces.
Concert Series, Mercer County Parks, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. The park has entrances on Old Trenton Road and Hughes Drive in West Windsor. Food, dessert, ice cream, smoothies, wine, and beer available for purchase. Free admission. 609-448-1947. www.mercercountyparks.org.
Saturday, July 11, 6 p.m. Motown Night featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers with Papa Delux and the Main Street Groove.
Saturday, July 18, 6 p.m. R5 with pop rock and guests Jacob Whitesides and Ryland.
Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m. A Bruce Springsteen tribute by Tramps Like Us.
Saturday, August 8, 6 p.m. British Invasion Night featuring Rod Stewart tribute by Rick Larrimore and a Beatles tribute by the Blue Meanies.
Saturday, August 22, 7 p.m. Local Legends Night featuring Joe Zook and Blues Deluxe, Paul Plumeri Blues Band, and the Ernie White Band.
