It might not have the coolest line up around but the list of performers for the 30th annual Seaside Summer Concert Series was revealed earlier this week. Geared more towards the boomer audiences this free music series boasts shows from the likes of Michael Bolton and Liza Minnelli. So why am I mentioning this? Well, it’s because on July 17 you’ll have the chance to catch legendary Beach Boy Brian Wilson – which would certainly be worth the schlep out to Coney Island.
Performances will be held every Thursday night, beginning July 10 at Asser Levy/Seaside Park on West 5th Street and Surf Avenue in Coney Island, across the street from the New York Aquarium. Did I mention all of these shows are gratis?
If aging boomer acts aren’t for you then maybe one of these recently announced tours will be…
- Rock duo The Kills put together an early fall run (begins: 09/14)
- Ace’s fav The Silver Jews announce a rather lengthy North American tour (begins: 08/28)
- The new incarnation of Blind Melon will be on the road through October for their first tour in over a decade (begins: 06/26)
- Psychedelic hard-rockers The Secret Machines will keep busy this summer (begins: 06/27)
- U.K. sensations The Kooks are back in the States starting in September (begins: 09/04)
- Expansive Canadian rockers Stars hit the summer festival circuit, followed by a fall headlining tour (begins: 06/27)
Finally, looking to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump (and the blog band curse) L.A. indie-rockers the Cold War Kids will release their second album this fall. In anticipation of the release the band has lined up a fall tour that finds the band graduating to some larger rooms across the country. But before all of that, the band will take the stage tonight for a free show at the Prospect Park Bandshell with Elvis Perkins and Sam Champion supporting. See ya in BK!
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