It’s Showtime Again In Brooklyn’s Parks...Let The Good Times Roll

Brooklyn- State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C, 22nd District), with the Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst Parks Task Force, today is announcing plans to host a series of summer concerts throughout the months of June, July and August. The events will be held in parks throughout Senator Golden’s District, from Shore Road Park to Marine Park, and will be held on most Tuesday and Wednesday evenings throughout the summer.

"This community is home to some of the greatest parks in the City of New York," said Senator Marty Golden, "With the sun beginning to shine late into the evening, we need to as a community, head to our parks for fun filled evenings of entertainment. The events have always been a unique experience for all those who attend and this year will be no different. A great lineup for sure, meaning great shows all summer long."

The concerts begin next week with the first two performances: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. when "The Brooklyn Keys" will perform a mixture of 50’s-70’s and classic oldies at Marine Park, and on Thursday, June 28, 2007, "ANONYMOUS", performs R & B, soul and disco classics, to kick off the Bay Ridge series.

"The Concert Series features talent that brings to life the music we have come to enjoy and love," continued Senator Golden, "So no matter what your preference is, the Beatles, the Oldies, R & B, soul, disco, Do-wop oldies, or the music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, there is something for everyone. So bring your chair and your blanket and head to the park-it’s show time."

The entire 2007 summer concert schedule is as follows:

June 27^th BROOKLYN KEYS (50’s – 70’s, oldies) Marine Park (Fillmore Avenue)
June 28^th ANONYMOUS (R & B, soul, disco) 79^th St. & Shore Road
July 10^th STRICKLY 60’S (classic 60’s) 79^th St. & Shore Road
July 11^th YESTERDAY & TODAY (Beatles Tribute band) Marine Park (Fillmore Avenue)
July 13^th THE REMNANTS (50’s & 60’s) Ave. U & Van Sicklen St..
July 16^th FRANKIE MARRA & HIS BAND (top 40 classic rock) 83^rd St. & Shore Road
July 17^th NY EXCEPTIONS (Do-wop oldies) Dyker Park (86^th St. & 14^th Ave.)
July 18^th ROADHOUSE COUNTRY BAND & line dancing instruction Marine Park (Fillmore Avenue)
July 24^th SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES (Original Lead Singer of the SHIRELLES) Hit songs "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?’, "Soldier Boy", "Baby It’s You", "Mama Said", and many more. (rain date 7/30)  79^th St. & Shore Road
July 25^th ARNIE MEG ORCHESTRA (big band sound) Marine Park (Fillmore Avenue)
July 27^th NOSTALGIA (formerly "Reminisce", 60’s-70’s) Parkville Field (65^th St. & 8^th Ave.)
July 31^st ECLYPSE (disco, top 40 dance hits) 79^th St. & Shore Road
Aug. 1^st FRANKIE MARRA & HIS BAND (top 40 classic rock) Marine Park (Fillmore Avenue)
Aug. 6^th RISKEY BUSINESS (60’S – 70’S) Garibaldi.Park (82^nd St. & 18^th Ave.)
Aug. 7^th BENNY TROY & CO. (dance band) - 68 Pct. Night Out 79^th St. & Shore Road
Aug. 7^th DJ VINNY & MUCH MORE – 62 Pct. Night Out Bath Ave. & Bay 22^nd St.
Aug. 8^th EAST COAST (70’s – present, Horn section) Marine Park (Fillmore Avenue)
Aug. 14^th HEAD OVER HEELS (classic rock - Special 25^th Anniversary Celebration) 79^th St. & Shore Road
Aug. 15^th JOEY D REVUE (Hit songs "Peppermint Twist", "Shout", "What Kind Of Love Is This" along with BOBBY VALLI doing 4 Seasons songs, DAVID BRIGATI doing Young Rascal’s songs, and TOMMY MARA , the Pavarotti of Rock & Roll). (rain date 8/16) Marine Park (Fillmore Ave.) A MUST SEE SHOW!
Aug. 17^th CITY SOUNDS (disco & oldies) Parkville Field (65^th St. & 8^th Ave.)
Aug. 20^th BROOKLYN KEYS (50’s – 70’s, oldies) 83^rd St. & Shore Road
Aug. 21^st CARL THOMAS – "A Night at the Copa" & Bette Midler Impersonator, Donna Maxon
(86^th St. & 14^th Ave.)
Aug. 22^nd FAMILY DAY (Karaoke, games, face painters, magician etc.) Marine Park (Fillmore Avenue)
Aug. 28^th FAMILY DAY (Karaoke, games, face painters, magician etc.)
McKinley Park (75^th St & Fort Hamilton Pkwy)