Families and couples flock to downtown Somerville’s cultured Main Street every day for a variety of reasons. For most, it’s to grab a bite to eat at one of the many elegant restaurants, the chance to browse through antique and specialty shops or to enjoy one of the exciting weekly events. This summer, the borough is offering visitors free weekly concerts every Saturday evening.
Dubbed “Downtown Somerville’s Summer Stage,” the concert series kicked off on July 16 at 7:00 pm and featured The Strictly ‘60s Band from Jackson, New Jersey. The band played a wide range of tunes “strictly” from the Seismic Sixties. People quickly gathered and took seats in front of the stage on Division Street. The pedestrian street is governed by shops and cafés with cozy outdoor seating, so folks could grab some food or coffee and dessert during the performance.
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Summer Concerts in Somerville
The summer concert series is scheduled to feature a range of bands playing jazz, blues, reggae, folk, country, bluegrass, rock and more. All scheduled artists are engaging and versatile, providing their guests with unforgettable, intimate shows. The concerts are fit for all ages, and everyone is welcome to come enjoy the upbeat and entertaining music during their summer weekends.
Those interested are encouraged to check out Downtown Somerville on Facebook to keep up-to-date on the Summer Stage and future events in the borough. The complete schedule for the summer concert series on Division Street Plaza is listed below.
July 23 – 7:00 pm: The Banshee Brothers
July 30 – 7:00 pm: Due South
August 6 – 7:00 pm: Mama’s Stew
August 13 – 5:30 pm: Hank Rosenthal – 7:30 pm: Matt Scuteri and The Jive Stewards
August 20 – 5:30 pm: Hank Trio or Wig Tree – 7:30 pm: SlackJaw
All Photos: © Patrick Lombardi / Best of NJ
