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!
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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.
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. Presented in collaboration with Center for Traditional Music and Dance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Spend a glorious day at one of the local beaches. Take the family to the New York Aquarium, the boardwalk and amusement parks at nearby Coney Island. Stroll along Sheepshead Bay and enjoy fresh seafood or pasta before or after a concert. You can even charter a half-day fishing trip. Call our 24/7 hotline at 718-368-6680 to request tourism information and we’ll happily forward it to you.
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
OUR BOX OFFICE LINE to purchase VIP concert tickets: 718.368.5596.
OUR 24-HOUR HOTLINE for program updates and weather info: 718.368.6680
OUR WEBSITE: www.kingsborough.edu
No tickets or reservations required. Except for the Family Beach Party on Sunday, July 13. All other events take place at our band shell, which has 2,000 seats plus adjacent lawns. You may bring lawn chairs and blankets. Note: Order your FREE Family Beach Party tickets by calling 718.368.5596. Space is limited.
Worried about weather?
Call our 24/7 hotline: 718.368.6680.
We will update this message constantly and will provide any instructions.
Food and drink are on sale at the snack bar.
You are also welcome to bring your picnic basket.
Parking is plentiful and free.
See “How to get here” for transportation alternatives!
Hot Summer Nights! is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, with additional support from the New York City Council, and by donations from members of our community.
Photo credits: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas: Concerted Efforts. James Reams and the Barnstormers: Center for Traditional Music & Dance. Slavic Soul Party!: Trouble Worldwide. Pistolera: M. Sharkey. Dirty Sock Funtime Band: Natascha Rockwin. Cyclone image: Astroland Amusement Park. Aquarium image: New York City Aquarium. Sheepshead Bay image: Michael Goldstein.
Hot Summer Nights ©2008 Kingsborough Performing Arts Center
Festival design: Lost In Brooklyn Studio www.lostinbrooklyn.com
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