If you enjoyed the concert in the center of town last night, then you might want to know about some of the other music in our area this summer. Essex County has booked many acts at many county parks for July and August, all of which are free. Here’s what’s happening when:
- Thursday, July 7, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Kenny Vance & The Planotones and The Brooklyn Bridge
- Tuesday, July 12, 7 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Rhythm & Blues by Bradford Hayes
- Wednesday, July 13, 7 p.m., Essex County Riverbank Park, Newark: Latin by the Jose Chavarria Quintet
- Thursday, July 14, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Jumpers Orchestra and The Shirelles
- Tuesday, July 19, 7 p.m., Essex County West Side Park, Newark: Reggae Experience
- Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m., Essex County Kip’s Castle Park, Montclair/Verona: 3 Po’ Tenors
- Thursday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes
- Tuesday, July 26, 7 p.m., Essex County Yanticaw Park, Nutley: Big Band by the Dalton Gang
- Wednesday, July 27, 7 p.m., Watsessing Park, Bloomfield/East Orange: Jazz by Carrie Jackson
- Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: An Evening with Michael Amante
- Saturday, July 30, 12 Noon to 5 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Taste of the City Summer Festival
- Tuesday, August 2, 7 p.m., Essex County Grover Cleveland Park, Caldwell/Essex Fells: Oldies by Jersey Sound
- Wednesday, August 3, 7 p.m., Essex County Ivy Hill Park, Newark: Jazz by Gradie Stone
- Thursday, August 4, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Rick Larrimore’s Rod Stewart Tribute and The Infernos
- Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m., Essex County Weequahic Park, Newark: Jazz by The Layonne Holmes Quintet
- Thursday, August 11, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange: The Garden State Concert Band
- Sunday, September 18, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Essex County South Mountain Reservation, West Orange: South Orange International Blues Festival
For more information, please call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs at 973‑239-2485. TDD #711.
