The music starts Saturday
The Village of Warwick kicks off its 20th season of summer concerts Saturday, May 25, with Dead on the Tracks, a Grateful Dead tribute band that also performs music from Bob Dylan, Phish, Neil Young and more.
This year, there are 18 concerts scheduled, most on Saturdays, with a few on Wednesdays and one on a Friday.
The entertainment covers many genres, including pop, rock, jazz, swing, Latin, symphonic and Americana with a Celtic influence. Favorites including E’Lissa Jones, Emish and The Jennys return.
On Aug. 17, there will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the music of Woodstock featuring some of the best musicians in the area. It’s one not to miss.
All concerts take place on the Railroad Green so bring your blankets and chairs.
Most concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. except where noted.
Relax down at the Railroad Green with your neighbors and take in some of the best music around.
Summer Concert Series
• Saturday, May 25 - Dead on the Tracks
• Saturday, June 1 - Dark Horses – Celebrating the music of George Harrison (rain date Wednesday, June 4)
• Friday, June 7 - New York Wind Symphony 7 p.m. (rain date Saturday, June 8)
• Saturday, June 15 - Uncle Shoehorn
• Saturday, June 22 - OC5
• Wednesday, July 3 - Free Shrimp Band
• Saturday, July 6 - Blue Sky
• Friday, July 12 - Tangent
• Wednesday, July 17 New York Swing Exchange
• Saturday, July 20 - E’Lissa Jones (rain date Wednesday, July 24
• Saturday, Aug. 3 - Emish (rain date Wednesday, Aug. 7)
• Saturday, Aug. 10 - Big Funk 7 p.m. (In case of rain, moved to Warwick Reformed Church)
• Saturday, Aug. 17 - 50th Anniversary Woodstock Festival (In case of rain, moved to Warwick Reformed Church)
• Wednesday, Aug. 28 - Petty Young Dylans
• Saturday, Aug. 31 - Some Guys and a Broad
• Saturday, Sept. 4 - Hot Jazz Guitar Trio (featuring Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo and Gary Mazzaroppi (Rain date Wednesday, Sept. 11.)
• Saturday, Sept. 7 - The Jennys
• Saturday, Sept. 14 - Latin Night – 3D Rhythm of Life (In case of rain, moved to Warwick Reformed Church.)