Peekskill Riverfront Concert Series begins July 4

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – The city’s summer riverfront concert series begins Wednesday, which just happens to be the Fourth of July.

The free concerts at Riverfront Green Park are sponsored by the Peekskill Department of Parks & Recreation, run from 7-9 p.m. and feature a variety of musical genres.

The blues and funk band Black Dirt will kick off the series on Independence Day and the show will be followed by this year’s fireworks display courtesy of the Peekskill Fire Department.

Bring a blanket, chairs and food to the park to enjoy the show.

The alternative location for shows in the case of inclement weather is Peekskill Middle School, located at 212 Ringgold St.  

The complete schedule for the 2012 Concert Series:

July 4 Black Dirt (Blues & Funk)

July 11 Back To The Garden 1969 (60’s Rock)

July 18 The Chris O’Leary Band (Blues)

July 25 Bookends Band (Eclectic)

Aug. 1 Tramps Like Us (Springsteen Tribute Band)

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