Summer Sounds Concert Series in New Rochelle

The sound of music will be heard all along Long Island Sound and in the heart of downtown New Rochelle this summer as the New Rochelle Council on the Arts (NRCA) presents its annual summer concert series at both the historic Hudson Park band shell and a new location, the new Ro Parc (455 Main Street between North Avenue and LeCount Place). Both locations will feature great bands and food trucks.

The Summer Sounds Concert Series will kick off its 15th season on July 6^th  with the R & B sounds of Billy and The Showmen, and finish on August 24^th with “yacht rock” from AM Gold; in between the series will feature an eclectic lineup of musicians performing everything from Top 40 hits to mellow jazz, country hits to classical opera, as well as Latin, rockabilly, funk and soul. In all, music lovers will get to hear exciting live music at Hudson Park on 9 consecutive Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, plus 8 Friday evening concerts at 7:30 pm at New Ro Parc.

In addition, NRCA will present an evening of FREE Shakespeare at Hudson Park with the Irvington Shakespeare Company’s production of “Love’s Labor Lost” on Sunday, July 17^th at 6:30 pm.

As always there will be food trucks on site for all events offering meals and snacks for sale. In addition, the Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse will once again offer free yoga in the park every Wednesday before the Hudson Park concerts. Instructor Angela Derecas Taylor will offer a free class suitable for people of all abilities from 6 to 6:45 pm.

The Summer Sounds concert series is presented by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, in partnership with the New Rochelle Dept. of Parks and Recreation, and co-sponsored by Webster Bank, and LMXD (the mixed-income development affiliate of L+M Development Partners) and Wilder Balter Partners. 

“Attendance at last summer’s concerts were off the charts,” says Theresa Kump Leghorn, President of NRCA, “so we couldn’t be more excited to be back at Hudson Park, and to help activate a new downtown space at New Ro Parc.”

Vin Paresi, Commissioner of New Rochelle’s Dept. of Parks & Recreation, says the city is proud to continue the summer concert tradition. “We’re so grateful for the continued support of Webster Bank, which has made it possible for us to continue bringing these wonderful free concerts to the community.” For more information visit the NRCA website at www.newrochellearts.org.

Hudson Park is located at 1 Hudson Park Road in New Rochelle; limited parking is available in the lot behind the stage (for handicapped access) as well as at the marina. Parking costs $5 per car, but there is no charge for those with a Park Passport, New Rochelle Parks & Recreation’s photo identification card.  To obtain a Park Passport, photo identification is required, along with two permanent items that include name and address, i.e. driver’s license, vehicle registration, utility bill, tax statement, lease, or rent receipt. The cost is $45 per year for resident adults aged 16 to 61, or $40 for five years for resident seniors (ages 62 and up). Non-resident adults and seniors can purchase a Park Passport for $90.

New Ro Parc is located at 455 Main Street between North Avenue and LeCount Place. Parking is available on the street and in the garage at New Roc City (at Residence Inn). Centrally located in downtown New Rochelle, NewRo Parc is a welcoming outdoor venue featuring community and cultural events, food trucks, live music, outdoor movies, yoga, and more. NewRo Parc is the result of a creative partnership between LMXD (the mixed-income development affiliate of L+M Development Partners) and Wilder Balter Partners, the joint venture behind the Stella residential tower at 10 LeCount Place, as well as culture and community consultants Amy Cole and Clayton Bushong. For more information about New Ro Parc go to www.newroparc.com.

In case of inclement weather please telephone the Dept. of Parks and Recreation at 654-2087 or check the New Rochelle Council on the Arts Facebook page for cancellations. New this year citizens can sign up to receive text updates about the weather by texting the word “Add” to (914) 465-7297.

The full Summer Sounds Concert Series schedule (all concerts are at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted) includes:

• Wednesday, July 6^th: Billy & The Showmen (R & B) at Hudson Park

Food truck: Leila’s Crepe Truck, Leila’s Empanadas

• Friday, July 8^th: They Might Be Parents (‘80s rock to present) at New Ro Parc

Food truck: Wing Kings

• Wednesday, July 13^th : Gerard Carelli & His Orchestra (Big Band)

Food trucks: Pizza Vitale, Hand Held Kitchen

• Friday, July 15^th: Fat City Rockers (Rockabilly)

Food truck: Wing Kings

• Sunday, July 17^th at 6:30 pm: The Irvington Shakespeare Company presents Love’s Labor Lost
•  Wednesday, July 20^th: 3D Rhythm of Life (Latin/tropical/soul)

Food trucks: Walter’s Hot Dogs, Tecas Tacos

• Friday, July 22^nd: Hasta La Zeta (Colombian folk)

Food truck: Wing Kings

• Wednesday, July 27^th: Gary Frost (Country)

Food trucks: Tecas Tacos

• Friday, July 29^th: Emily Angell (Rock, alt rock, folk)

Food truck: Wing Kings

• Wednesday, August 3^rd: New Rochelle Opera (Opera, operetta, musical theater)

Food trucks: Westchester Burger, Poke Motion

• Friday, August 5^th: Nelson Riveros Latin Trio (Latin jazz)

Food truck: Wing Kings

• Wednesday, August 10^th: Empire Beats (R & B)

Food trucks: Walter’s Hot Dogs, Taqueria San Antonio

• Friday, August 12^th: What It Is (Funk, soul, rock, R & B)

Food truck: Wing Kings

• Wednesday, August 17^th: Olivia K & The Parkers (Soul)

Food trucks: Lulu Tex Mex, Wrapper’s Delight

• Friday, August 19^th: Third Stream meme (Jazz. Rock, contemporary classical)

Food truck: Wing Kings

• Wednesday, August 24^th: Just Sixties (‘60s favorites)

Food trucks: Westchester Burger, Poke Motion

• Friday, August 26^th: Bill Steely (Country, Americana)

Food truck: Wing Kings

• Wednesday, August 31^st : AM Gold (Yacht rock)

Food trucks: Hand Held Kitchen, Taqueria San Antonio