CHEAP Trick to kick-off SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERT Series;
New York’s two largest free outdoor music series hosted by BP Markowitz kick off July 12
Beginning July 12 and through August 21, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host the 35th anniversary season of the Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island.
“Once again, New York City’s two largest free outdoor music series will be bringing sweet summer sounds to Brooklyn for music lovers to enjoy absolutely free,” said BP Markowitz. “With one of the greatest bands of all-time, Cheap Trick, on the big stage of Brooklyn, USA—Coney Island is the place to be this summer!”
For more than three decades, the Seaside Summer Concert Series has attracted top name classic rock, pop, oldies, contemporary and Latin performers to Coney Island. This summer, the shows will again be held at West 21st Street and Surf Avenue, next to the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. A limited number of $5 rental chairs in a specially designated area are available on a first come, first served basis. All shows are Thursday nights—except for the first and last shows on July 12 and August 21 respectively—and all begin at 7:30pm.
Additionally, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series also brings a star-studded lineup of classic soul, R&B, contemporary, Caribbean and gospel artists. The free concerts are Monday nights at Wingate Field, with entrances on Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street. The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs. A limited amount of general seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The program begins at 7:30pm.
For more than twenty years, while he was a state senator, Marty Markowitz worked along with the Seaside Summer Concert Series and the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series to bring some of the best live entertainment to Brooklyn. Now as Brooklyn Borough President, he continues to host the concerts that have entertained hundreds of thousands of residents over the years.
Performers are subject to change without notice. Call the concert hotline for updates at 718-222-0600 or visit www.brooklynconcerts.com.
Seaside Summer Concert Series Lineup
All shows begin at 7:30pm
July 12 (**Friday Night Show**)
Cheap Trick
The Cringe
July 18
Lynyrd Skynyrd
July 25
Smokey Robinson
August 1
The Go-Go’s
Tom Tom Club
August 15
Huey Lewis and the News, “Sports” 30th Anniversary Tour
August 21 (**Wednesday Night Show**)
Chicago
Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series Lineup
All shows begin at 7:30pm
July 15
Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds
Joe
July 22
Old School Night
Rakim
Whodini
Big Daddy Kane
Chub Rock
July 29
Annual Gospel Night
Marvin Sapp, Israel Haughton and the New Breed
Christian Cultural Center Choir
August 5
Annual Caribbean Night
Morgan Heritage
Kes the Band
Mighty Sparrow
August 12
Toni Braxton
August 19
Gladys Knight
The O’Jays
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY:
John Hill
Office of Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz
Press Secretary
209 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
718.802.3831 (office)
347.721.5019 (cell)
