CityCenter Danbury's 2016 Summer Concerts on the Green promises music for every taste. This year's line up, supported by Union Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury Cultural Commission, Danbury Parking Authority, Danbury's Promise for Children Partnership, and Frontier Communications, is filled with tributes to some of the most famous bands of all time.
Most concerts are FREE and begin with local opening acts at 7:00pm, followed by the headliners at 8:00pm. To grab that extra something for a concert picnic, come early on Saturdays when the Farmers' Market is open from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Kennedy Place. Or you may dine at any of several restaurants that circle the Green. The CityCenter Danbury Green (at Ives Street) is surrounded by ample public parking including the Patriot Garage, directly behind the bandshell on Delay Street, and the Bardo Garage at Library Place on the west side of Main Street. For more information, call (203) 792 1711 or visit citycenterdanbury.com
July's Summer Concerts on the Green include:
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Friday, July 8 - BACK TO THE GARDEN 1969
“BACK TO THE GARDEN 1969” is a group of musicians who have performed together in various combinations over the years, but have come together to celebrate the music and spirit of the Woodstock Festival.
Formed in 2009 by leader Gary Adamson, the band presents the great variety of classic sounds associated with Woodstock, including acoustic and electric rock, acid rock, folk music, and soul.
The musical performances are a tribute to the artists who made Woodstock great, and are authentically performed in the style of those artists, including Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Joe Cocker, Sly and the Family Stone, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Richie Havens and many more.
Opening Act: Mrs. Gordon
Saturday, July 9 - DOUG WAHLBERG BAND
The Doug Wahlberg band has been known to wear their 60’s/70’s British rock and psychedelic influences proudly while still sounding crisp, modern and vital.
Opening Act: Shot of Karma
Friday, July 15 - BEYOND THE WALL
Beyond the Wall formed in 2007 and set out to be the most authentic Pink Floyd tribute band they could be. Beyond the Wall uses lights, video, sound effects and a scrupulous attention to musical detail to accomplish this great feat. This requires the resources of all five seasoned musicians who have over 100 years of collective performing experience. Since 2008, Beyond the Wall has been dazzling audiences of all sizes in all venues. They perform a great mix of Pink Floyd’s best known material, as well as complete albums – including The Wall in its entirety (only at certain performances and venues). They also throw in a sample of “older” and “newer” Pink Floyd songs to satisfy Floyd fans of every generation, whether casual fans of the music or rabid Floydians.
Saturday, July 16 –BACON & BREW FEST 3pm-9pm
The Danbury Bacon and Brew festival, co-sponsored by CityCenter & Town Square Media, is a premier experience focused on people's love for bacon and craft beer. Attendees will get to taste some delicious craft brew and mouth-watering bacon-inspired tastes that local restaurants will be cooking up. Not only will Bacon and Beer vendors be in attendance, but many other vendors as well! Music will get people dancing, interactive games will bring out their inner kid, and our vendors will teach you a thing or two about bacon and brew! For information, and tickets to Bacon & Brew, visiti95rock.com and go to Events.(Rain Date: Sunday July 17th)
Friday, July 22 - FAST LANE
The Fast Lane has been heralded by the International Press Association's Pat Ryder who wrote, "If you didn't know better, you'd swear you were really at an Eagles concert!” The band has quickly risen through the ranks of the tribute scene, and gone from opening act to headliner almost overnight. One listen to The Fast Lane is all it will take to make even the most Die-Hard Eagles lover a fan for life!
Opening Act: Take 2
Thursday, July 28 - WEST AFRIKAN DRUMMING 7:30 pm
In the West African culture, stories are told and traditions are celebrated with drumming and dancing. This high-energy concert, sponsored by the Danbury Music Centre, will feature members of the Kariamu Dance Troupe, students from the Danbury Music Centre’s Afrikan Drum Class, and professional dancers and drummers from CT, NY, and Africa. (Rain Location: Broadview Middle School)
Friday July 29 - BRITISH INVASION
More than just the Beatles, this nostalgic musical tribute spans the entire 60s British Invasion era and is actually three shows in one! Their repertoire includes songs by iconic British groups such as The Zombies, Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits, The Moody Blues, The Who; the American musical response with music by such legendary artists as The Monkees, Tommy James and the Shondells, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and The Papas, The Turtles, Neil Diamond and the show concludes with an extraordinary note-for-note tribute to the four lads from Liverpool who started it all–The Beatles!
Opening Act: Nick Bukuvalas