Golden Hosts 2013 Summer Concert Series

Get ready for a summer of free music courtesy of State Senator Marty Golden and the West Brooklyn Parks Task Force. Throughout July and August, a series of free concerts featuring diverse music will be put on in Gravesend, Bensonhurst and Bay Ridge.

In a press release, Golden invited Brooklyn residents to enjoy the shows all summer long.

“This summer, I am proud to host another great line up of concerts and invite music lovers and neighbors to be a part of these great evenings of music. It’s time to grab a beach chair, or a blanket, and head to our local parks on most Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Golden said in the release. “The music of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, dance, classic rock, and more will be sure to get you dancing under the stars. Frankie Marra, Carl Thomas, Brooklyn Keys, City Sounds  and more acts will make our local park alive with the music that we have come to enjoy and love.”

Here is a list of shows that will be held in throughout the area.

July 9: Head Over Heels (Bay Ridge Party Band) and Headin’ South (Classic Southern Rock) – 79th Street and Shore Road
July 16: Radio Daze (70’s & 80’s Party Music) and Whippoorwill (Classic hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s) – 79th Street and Shore Road
July 23: Brooklyn Keys (Oldies through 90’s) – Dyker Park (86th Street and 14th Avenue)
July 24: Generation Gap (60’s through 90’s) – Avenue U and Van Sicklen Street
July 30: Love Funk (Funk & Disco Classics) – 79th Street and Shore Road
Aug. 13: Frankie Marra (Classic Rock Party Band) – 79th Street and Shore Road
Aug. 20: Sha Doobie (Rolling Stones Tribute Band) and All Fired Up (Pat Benatar Tribute Band) – 79th Street and Shore Road
Aug. 27: The Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Parade presents “Irish Night on Shore Road” “John Rafferty” and the “Canny Brothers” – 79th Street and Shore Road
Aug. 28: Family Day (Rides,Games,Karaoke, etc ) – McKinley Park (75th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway)

All concerts are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m. For more information you can call Golden’s office at (718) 238-6044.