Below, I’ve listed five free concerts worth checking out in the month of July.
1. Patti Smith and Her Band
When: Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 7PM
Where: Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park
As Part of: River to River NYC Festival
2. Wanda Jackson / Imelda May
When: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 7PM
Where: Central Park / Mainstage
As Part of: NY Summerstage
3. Dr. John & the Lower 911 / Chuck Brown / Red Baraat
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 6:30PM
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell
As Part of: Celebrate Brooklyn!
4. The Radio Dept. with Asobi Seksu
When: Friday, July 15, 2011 at 7PM
Where: The Seaport
As Part of: River to River NYC Festival
5. Lower Dens / Dirty Beachers
When: Friday, July 1, 2011 at 7PM
Where: The Seaport
As Part of: River to River NYC Festival
A little about the sponsors:
*NY Summerstage is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing free arts and entertainment city-wide, in over 750 parks. Locations/stages include: Central Park/Mainstage (Rumsey Playfield)
*River to River NYC Festival is a performing arts festival housing events from June-September in Lower Manhattan. It is sponsored by Battery Park City Authority.
*Celebrate Brooklyn! is a performing arts festival program at the Prospect Park Bandshell, sponsored by BRIC Performing Arts.