Annual FREE NYC show series River & Blues returns to Rockefeller Park this month with shows each Thursday night, presented by The Battery Park City Authority. Each night starts with a DJ set at 7 PM, followed by a performance at 7:30 PM, and you can enter at Chambers St. & River Terrace for access. As you can see in the picture above (taken at Hurray for the Riff Raff last summer), it’s a really scenic setting for a show, with lots of picnic-friendly fairground to stretch out on and gorgeous sunset views.
This year’s lineup includes Maggie Rose, Amythyst Kiah, Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, and Lady Blackbird. Get more details and RSVP HERE and below.
JULY 10: MAGGIE ROSE
After years on the Nashville music scene, Maggie Rose’s hard work was rewarded when her latest album, No One Gets Out Alive, which features her greatest work to date, was nominated for a Grammy award. RSVP.
JULY 17: AMYTHYST KIAH
On her latest release Still + Bright, Amythyst Kiah’s revelatory storytelling is merged with a twist on rootsy alt-rock, a vital new addition to her body of work that explores the struggle and joy of self-discovery. RSVP.
JULY 24: AFRO LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE
The award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O’Farrill, has enamored international audiences with its dynamic performances featuring the music of jazz legends and new compositions from the Latin music scene.
Songs of Love & Resistance features spoken word, poetry, and rap, and the dynamic company of guest artists: Telmary Díaz, Yasser Tejeda, Mireya Ramos, DJ Logic, Rebel Diaz, Chilo. RSVP.
JULY 31: LADY BLACKBIRD
Harnessing a mighty voice and fabulous regalia, Lady Blackbird effortlessly portrays heart-rending yearning, and soft, whispered balladry, which imbues her visceral jazz-soul with a journeying independence. RSVP.