What's better than enjoying a beautiful day outside. I would say listening to live music on a beautiful day outside! The only thing that bests that is when it is F-R-E-E.
Back in my youth, I spent my summers organizing the social calendar for many of my friends. We kept very busy with a gambit of FREE. Sunday & Wednesday were free movies on Flagstaff hill overlooking the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Fridays were Msquared. This was a few bands playing for free at Market Square in Pittsburgh. The shows were awesome, the unheralded Pittsburgh music scene was free for the locals. the Clarks, Brownie Mary, Sleeping Giants, Push, the list goes on. The music was great and FREE!!!
This summer, as has been the case for the last 8 summers, I don't live in Pittsburgh anymore. However, I am still on the prowl for free. I am especially on the prowl for free music! Living in Philly, I am lucky as I am a quick I-95 drive from several cities.
First on my wish list is Amy Correia, she plays Tuesday June 21st the Free Outdoor Concert in the Park, part of the Gloucester County Summer Series in Atkinson Park. I didn't get to stay during her last show in Phoenixville, Pa due to a fidgety three year old, so I hope to rectify this. Of the four songs we got to see, they were fantastic. The best was the pre-song banter+song for 'Blind River Boy'. She has been touring sporadically for You Go Your Way as she is sans record label, so if you have the chance to see her live DO IT!!!!!
Free Concerts in NYC's Central Park: summerstage.org
There are a ton of listings on the site, the best I've stumbled on so far, and seriously considering taking my 3 year old for a day out in NYC:
Blue Note Jazz Festival: Medeski Martin & Wood / Josh Roseman & The King Froopy Allstars / Jim Black's AlasNoAxis. I love Medeski Martin & Wood and so does my daughter. They put a kids album out a few years back which is outstanding, but overall they are just an incredible and durable trio.
'Anonymous Skulls' from 2004's End Of The World Party (Just In Case) by Medeski, Martin, & Wood
A quick rundown of other highlights @NYC's Central Park: summerstage.org:
Talib Kweli When: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 7:00PM Where: Red Hook Park
CONFIRMED FREE
Ozomatli When: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7:00PM Where: Red Hook Park
CONFIRMED FREE
Florence and the Machine / Twin Shadow / Bubbles
When: Friday, June 24, 2011 at 6:30PM Where: Central Park/Mainstage
UPDATE & MY APOLOGIES.. apparently this one was not free, and it's SOLD OUT!
Florence + the Machine 'Kiss With A Fist'
Levon Helm Band and Emmylou Harris with Special Guest Hayes Carll
When: Monday, July 18, 2011 at 6:00PM Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Hayes Carll and band performing 'KMAG YOYO' on the Tonight Show!
UPDATED NOT FREE - BUT SHOULD BE AWESOME!
Pittsburgh's own Three Rivers Arts Fest runs from June 3rd to June 12! So far they had The Blind Boys of Alabama. Today is a free show from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Coming this week are amongst the couple of bands each day are Buckwheat Zydeco and the River City Brass Band on Sunday June 12th!
July 15th-17th - Baltimore's Artscape. I mentioned this about a week ago! How can you pass this up? G Love headlines Saturday night!
Free in Philly!! I'm new to Philly, but I'm quick to pick up on things. Last year for the fourth of July Goo Goo Dolls & the Roots played a free show prior to the 4th of July fireworks. As far as free concerts go, that was pretty awesome! What I didn't know is that there is a week of free stuff leading up to the 4th of July. If you head over to VisitPhilly.com, you'll find that from June 24 – July 4: "Philadelphia celebrates the Fourth of July with 11 days of patriotic fun" Amongst the acts taking part are Morris Day and the Time, Aaron Neville, and The Roots.
Special Mention: Nancy Micciulla, who had a show cancelled in Manayunk, the popular Philly neighborhood due to rain. This has yet to be scheduled, but I'm sure to drop a post here, when it is rescheduled. She comes highly recommended from my source on the inside, and he has yet to be wrong (Blind Pilot, Pokey Lafarge, Joe Pug, Carolina Chocolate Drops, the Low Anthem, Daniel Lefkowitz, and David Wax Museum are among his recommendations)
Nancy Micciulla performing 'Wildflowers'
Back in my youth, I spent my summers organizing the social calendar for many of my friends. We kept very busy with a gambit of FREE. Sunday & Wednesday were free movies on Flagstaff hill overlooking the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Fridays were Msquared. This was a few bands playing for free at Market Square in Pittsburgh. The shows were awesome, the unheralded Pittsburgh music scene was free for the locals. the Clarks, Brownie Mary, Sleeping Giants, Push, the list goes on. The music was great and FREE!!!
This summer, as has been the case for the last 8 summers, I don't live in Pittsburgh anymore. However, I am still on the prowl for free. I am especially on the prowl for free music! Living in Philly, I am lucky as I am a quick I-95 drive from several cities.
First on my wish list is Amy Correia, she plays Tuesday June 21st the Free Outdoor Concert in the Park, part of the Gloucester County Summer Series in Atkinson Park. I didn't get to stay during her last show in Phoenixville, Pa due to a fidgety three year old, so I hope to rectify this. Of the four songs we got to see, they were fantastic. The best was the pre-song banter+song for 'Blind River Boy'. She has been touring sporadically for You Go Your Way as she is sans record label, so if you have the chance to see her live DO IT!!!!!Free Concerts in NYC's Central Park: summerstage.org
There are a ton of listings on the site, the best I've stumbled on so far, and seriously considering taking my 3 year old for a day out in NYC:
Blue Note Jazz Festival: Medeski Martin & Wood / Josh Roseman & The King Froopy Allstars / Jim Black's AlasNoAxis. I love Medeski Martin & Wood and so does my daughter. They put a kids album out a few years back which is outstanding, but overall they are just an incredible and durable trio.
'Anonymous Skulls' from 2004's End Of The World Party (Just In Case) by Medeski, Martin, & Wood
A quick rundown of other highlights @NYC's Central Park: summerstage.org:
Talib Kweli When: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 7:00PM Where: Red Hook Park
CONFIRMED FREE
Ozomatli When: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7:00PM Where: Red Hook Park
CONFIRMED FREE
Florence and the Machine / Twin Shadow / Bubbles
When: Friday, June 24, 2011 at 6:30PM Where: Central Park/Mainstage
UPDATE & MY APOLOGIES.. apparently this one was not free, and it's SOLD OUT!
Florence + the Machine 'Kiss With A Fist'
Levon Helm Band and Emmylou Harris with Special Guest Hayes Carll
When: Monday, July 18, 2011 at 6:00PM Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Hayes Carll and band performing 'KMAG YOYO' on the Tonight Show!
UPDATED NOT FREE - BUT SHOULD BE AWESOME!
Pittsburgh's own Three Rivers Arts Fest runs from June 3rd to June 12! So far they had The Blind Boys of Alabama. Today is a free show from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Coming this week are amongst the couple of bands each day are Buckwheat Zydeco and the River City Brass Band on Sunday June 12th!
July 15th-17th - Baltimore's Artscape. I mentioned this about a week ago! How can you pass this up? G Love headlines Saturday night!
Free in Philly!! I'm new to Philly, but I'm quick to pick up on things. Last year for the fourth of July Goo Goo Dolls & the Roots played a free show prior to the 4th of July fireworks. As far as free concerts go, that was pretty awesome! What I didn't know is that there is a week of free stuff leading up to the 4th of July. If you head over to VisitPhilly.com, you'll find that from June 24 – July 4: "Philadelphia celebrates the Fourth of July with 11 days of patriotic fun" Amongst the acts taking part are Morris Day and the Time, Aaron Neville, and The Roots.
Special Mention: Nancy Micciulla, who had a show cancelled in Manayunk, the popular Philly neighborhood due to rain. This has yet to be scheduled, but I'm sure to drop a post here, when it is rescheduled. She comes highly recommended from my source on the inside, and he has yet to be wrong (Blind Pilot, Pokey Lafarge, Joe Pug, Carolina Chocolate Drops, the Low Anthem, Daniel Lefkowitz, and David Wax Museum are among his recommendations)
Nancy Micciulla performing 'Wildflowers'
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