Jefferson announces concert series
OAK RIDGE — The Jefferson Arts Committee has announced the schedule for its 2018 Free Summer Gazebo concert series on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson Township Gazebo. The beautiful Victorian gazebo is located in the Jefferson Township Municipal complex at 1033 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge, N.J.
Friday, June 29 THE JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CONCERT & JAZZ BANDS: The Community Band will present a wonderful repertoire of popular favorites including the classics, Broadway musicals, standard marches, and patriotic salutes performed by talented local musicians under the direction of Peter Tummillo. Also performing will be the energizing jazz band ensemble also directed by Pete Tummillo. www.jeffersonarts.org
Friday, July 6 JERSEY SOUND: a premier oldies band performing regularly at Pavinci’s Italian Grill in Hopatcong. Known for its versatility, its talented members give people a combination of music genres creating delectable sounds the ear can only imagine. They offer an eclectic blend of classic Oldies, Motown, R&B and Pop with the very best vocalists and a killer rhythm section holding it all together. Listen to them at www.jerseysound.com
Friday, July 20 JUMP START is the ultimate variety band — playing in the eastern PA, West NJ region. They play Classic Rock, Blues, Oldies, Funk, Country and Jazz. Members are Frank Benincasa, Guitar, T.J. Walker, Keyboards, and Nick Parrella drums. www.jumpstartbandpa.com
Friday, July 27 REEDS, RHYTHM AND ALL THAT BASS is a 17-pece jazz-swing dance band with vocals playing the classic big band repertoire ranging from Ellington, Basie, and Goodman to Sinatra, Darin, and Ray Charles. Formed in 1973, the band brings this thrilling music to established and new audiences and enables its members — professional and dedicated semi-professional players — to use their talents. http://www.rrbbigband.com/
Friday, Aug. 3 SOUTH STREET STATION, a 4-man band from the New York tri-state area, they perform a mix of pop hits, R&B, rock, and a dash of country and they enjoy combining different styles of music. They are seasoned veterans in the music industry and have played at many area venues including the Mason Jar in Mahwah and Pavinci’s Italian Grill in Hopatcong. www.southstreetstationband.com
Friday, Aug. 10 COUNTRY COMFORT is North Jersey's top contemporary country cover band voted champions of NYC's NASH FM Battle of the Country Bands, performed at Six Flags Great Adventure, and cover the latest hits from today's top male and female country sensations such as Miranda Lambert, Shelton Blake, Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Lady Antebellum, and the Band Perry to name a few as well as a few old classics now and then. www.facebook.com/NJCountryComfort
Friday, Aug. 17RAVE ON plays the music of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and other legends of classic early rock ‘n roll including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and countless other artists. Enjoy memorable songs such as “Pretty Woman”, “Only the Lonely,” “That’ll be the Day” and so much more. Rave On is living proof that this music is timeless and continues to appeal to all ages. Rave On’s show is always a crowd pleaser! http://www.raveonband.com
Friday, Aug. 24 TEQUILA ROSE is one of NJ’s hottest “New Country” bands by mixing the best of today’s country music with classic country hits of the past and sprinkling in a little rock and roll as well as southern rock. Known for their 3-part harmonies, they have kept crowds singing and dancing at Big John’s Pub, The Landslide Saloon, and many of the area’s summer fairs and festivals. Log on to www.tequilaroseband.com for a preview!
Bring along a blanket/chair for your comfort, non-alcoholic beverages, picnic dinners and snacks are permitted on the grounds unless the concerts are moved indoors due to weather conditions. Attendees are asked to take their refuse with them when they leave. Dancing and singing along is always encouraged on the brick extension or the grass! Free-will donations are greatly appreciated to help fund future concerts.
All concerts are relocated to the Jefferson Township High School Auditorium, 1010 Weldon Road, Milton/Oak Ridge in the event of inclement weather. No food or beverages are allowed in the auditorium.
You can call 973-697-2032 or 973-697-3828 for updates as to weather conditions and relocation of a concert.
Find the Jefferson Arts Committee at www.jeffersonarts.org and LIKE on Facebook.