Kingsborough's HOT SUMMER NIGHTS concert series line-up

Subject: Kingsborough's HOT SUMMER NIGHTS concert series line-up

Quite a line up for this July's series...perhaps even tempt folks away from Celebrate Brooklyn

Kingsborough Community College Performing Arts Center presents:
NOT SUMMER NIGHTS! Summer Music Series

AMERICAN ROOTS SERIES

Patriotic Pops
Brooklyn Community Concert Band
Thursday, July 3rd at 8 p.m.

Celebrate our Independence Day with a rousing program of favorite American songs and lively Sousa marches. We’ll even give you a free mini-flag to wave!

Johnny Cash Tribute and Sing Along
CASH KINGS with Reckon So
Saturday, July 5th at 7:30 p.m.

Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Johnny Cash was one of the most influential American musicians of the past century. On the 40th anniversary of his “Folsom Prison Blues” album, the CASH KINGS pay tribute to the Man in Black with an evening of his biggest hits and best-loved songs. We supply lyrics so you can sing along! Reckon So will stoke that ring of fire with a rollicking mix of honky tonk, roots country, western swing, and bluegrass.

Buy a VIP Ticket to the JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE:
Enjoy a reserved front-row seat, a fabulous inflatable air guitar, and a beverage for just $10. Buy tickets today: 718.368.5596.

Louisiana Zydeco & Kentucky Blue Grass
NATHAN & the ZYDECO CHA CHAS with
James Reams & the Barnstormers
Sunday, July 6th at 7:30 p.m.

Nathan Williams has been a star in the zydeco firmament for over 20 years. Here’s your chance to experience the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana. Zydeco will touch your soul, tickle your fancy, and move your feet. It’s family-friendly, too—in fact, most of the Cha Chas are Nathan’s cousins, sons, and brothers. So bring the kids and kinfolk and dance the night away.

James Reams & the Barnstormers will start the party with soulful, straight-up Kentucky bluegrass music in perfect three-part harmony.

Buy a VIP Ticket to ZYDECO/BLUEGRASS:
Enjoy a reserved front-row seat, a cool beverage, and gourmet hot sauce to take home for just $10. Buy tickets today: 718.368.5596.

DANCE DANCE DANCE

FAMILY BEACH PARTY (graphic)
THE DIRTY SOCK FUNTIME BAND
Sunday, July 13th from 4–6 p.m.

Swim and play on our white sand beach while rocking out to high-octane kid-friendly music by The Dirty Sock Funtime Band. You've seen them on Noggin and network TV, now see The Dirty Socks LIVE at our first-ever beach party. Other activities include games and hands-on art projects. If it rains, the party moves indoors to our Beach Cafe. Snacks on sale, or bring your picnic basket. Space is limited; reservations required. Order your FREE Family Beach Party tickets TODAY! Call 718.368.5596.

Swing Under The Stars
DANNY REPOLE SWING BAND
Sunday, July 13th at 8 p.m.

Take a trip down memory lane as you dance to favorite melodies from the golden age of swing, including “The A Train,” “In the Mood,” and “String of Pearls.” Danny Repole continues a 30-year tradition of outdoor dancing at our band shell.

GLOBAL RHYTHMS SERIES
Presents Accordion Dreams

Balkan & Mexican
SLAVIC SOUL PARTY! with Pistolera
Saturday, July 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Fiery Balkan brass, killer Gypsy accordion, powerful funk grooves, and virtuoso jazz chops have put Slavic Soul Party! in the forefront of a Balkan-fusion revolution that has taken dance clubs across the country by storm. Brash and strong as slivovitz, this band has “a reputation for delivering a good time.”—The New York Times.

Pistolera blends Spanish lyric songs and accordion melodies with old-school rancheras, cumbia, banda, and an unbeatable rhythm section.

Brazilian & East African
OB CURTO’S SANFONA PROJECT with
Sounds of Taraab
Saturday, July 26th at 7:30 p.m.

Rob Curto brings the irresistible dance music of northeastern Brazil to life with passion, energy, and infectious enthusiasm. His Sanfona Project combines traditional Brazilian melodies with American swing, bebop, and blues, creating imaginative music “with persuasive dashes of jazz.” —Los Angeles Times.

Sounds of Taraab performs music and dance with a rich and spicy blend of East African rhythms, Arabic modalities, and Indian influences.

HOW TO GET THERE

By bike Pedal to the show! Pick up a free NYC bike map at any bike shop or visit Transportation Alternatives at www.transalt.org.

By public transportation Take the B1 or B49 bus to the last stop. Or take the Q to Brighton or the F to Avenue X and transfer to the B1 bus. See our map or visit www.mta.info for details.

By car Parking is FREE. Need driving directions? Visit www.kingsborough.edu.

For more information
BOX OFFICE LINE to purchase VIP concert tickets: 718.368.5596.
24-HOUR HOTLINE for program updates and weather info: 718.368.6680
WEBSITE: http://www.kingsborough.edu/