Westchester Insider: Westchester County Parks: THE ROBISON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF ON JULY 11.

 

ROBISON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF ON JULY 11.

 

Eight acts headline free music shows at Kensico Dam Plaza and Glen Island Park.

 

 

[Ardsley, NY] — The Robison Summer Concert Series is turning up the volume this year, with more music and more locations to get you dancing all summer long. In addition to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, concerts will also take place at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle. The series kicks off, Friday, July 11 at Kensico Dam Plaza with a performance by The Great American Soul Book.

 

With a wide range of musical styles—including country rock, a Taylor Swift tribute performance, soul, rock ’n’ roll, and the Army's oldest active-duty band —there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

 

County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “We’re proud to offer an outstanding concert lineup this year. Music brings people together, strengthens community spirit and creates opportunities for families and friends to connect. The beautiful settings at Kensico Dam Plaza and Glen Island provide the perfect backdrop to relax, enjoy and make lasting memories.

 

Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Kathy O’Connor said: “Kensico and Glen Island are two of the County’s most popular parks. We want everyone who attends the concerts to sit back, relax—or get up and dance!—and enjoy fantastic songs from outstanding musicians.”

Kensico Dam Plaza’s lineup:

Friday, July 11: The Great American Soul Book

Friday, July 18: The Jersey Tenors│From Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli

Friday, July 25: Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift (rain date: Sunday, July 27)

Friday, Aug. 8: The West Point Band

Friday, Aug. 22: The M80s New York’s Premier ’80s Rock Experience

Friday, Aug. 29: Damn the Torpedoes: A Tom Petty Concert Experience

 

Glen Island’s lineup

Wednesday, July 16: The Silver Arrow Band

Wednesday, Aug. 13: EPIC SOUL

 

The gates open at 6 p.m., and the concerts begin at 7 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Please bring blankets and lawn chairs for general seating. Coolers are permitted. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

 

The Robison Summer Concert Series is presented by Westchester County Parks and Sharc Creative, with the Westchester Parks Foundation and support from White Plains Hospital, Tompkins Community Bank, 100.7 WHUD, 107.1 The Peak, Hamlethub, Inspiria Outdoor Advertising and Westchester Magazine.

 

Kensico Dam Plaza is located at 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla.

 

Glen Island Park is located on Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle.