General News: Jazz, Gospel & Doo-Wop Concerts in Newburgh
June 30, 2011
The Newburgh Jazz Series is back at the Newburgh Waterfront for the fifth year, offering a wide-range of music every Wednesday and Thursday in July and Augusut. The free concert series was created by Aquanetta Wright, who also is known as the Ferry Godmother from the days when she entertained and welcomed passengers on the Beacon-Newburgh ferry.
This year, the Ferry Godmother is adding another night of free music on Tuesdays. In July, she’ll present Gospel Music and then in August, four weeks of Doo-Wop acts will take the stage at the waterfront in Unico Park.
Jazz Series Opens With Lots of Drums on July 6
Newburgh’s own Dynamic Approach Marching Band will set the tone for the kick-off of the 2011 Newburgh Jazz Series on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 pm. The marching band, which was formed with the support of the Newburgh Youth Bureau, features two dozen dancers and an equal number of drummers who are guaranteed to liven up the Newburgh waterfront.
The Jazz Series continues through July and August, with performances every Wednesday and Thursday evening 6:30 pm.
Here’s the line-up:
July 7 – The Willis Wilson Quintet
July 13 – Compass
July 14 – Jive Patrol
July 20 – Andy Polay Quintet
July 21 – Matt Jordan Big band
July 27 – Ron Murray & Vuelo
July 28 – Zumbi Zumbi
August 3- Tj Tomlin Dixieland All Stars
August 4- B Stern’s Pop Nuvo
August 10 -Gabriele Tranchina Quartet
August 11 – Joe Gil And The Trio Of Terror
August 17 – Beverly Keys Quartet
August 18 – TBA
August 24 – Eric Person and Meta-Four
August 25 - Andrea And James & The Andjam Band
August 31 – Sage
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