Thursday, July 5, 2012
Free concerts offered in summer, starting tonight.
Livingston's free summer concert series, sponsored by Regal Bank, kicks off on July 8 with a performance by Beauty and the Grease at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo on the Memorial Field Oval. Other concerts featured this summer include: All concerts will take place at the Gazebo, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved inside Livingston High School. All shows are free and open to the public. They run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 973-535-7925 x260 or email lbranquinho@livingstonnj.org
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Families and friends gather in LHS for a blast from the past.
If you catch them at the right angle, you could swear it was those fab lads onstage at Livingston High School -- Dirk, Stig, Nasty and Barry ... um,wait -- that was the Rutles. Oh well, I would have liked to have seen them onstage.But this is Beatlemania Again, a four-piece group that does its best to recreate the Fab Four's deceptively simple repertoire. The details are correct -- moptop wigs, black suits, beatle boots, Paul's Hofner bass, the way John holds his guitar up high and Ringo's slanted head and goofy grin. The man behind the bass is the most convincing physically, as he somewhat resembles Paul and has McCartney's body language down pat. The first set consisted of tunes from the early years, such as "Please Please Me," "Help…
Monday, July 18, 2011
The summer concerts in the Gazebo are one reason I love living in Livingston.
Editor's Note: The summer concert series continues 7 p.m. Sunday, July 24, with Beatlemania, a Beatles tribute band. The concerts are held in the Gazebo in Memorial Park on the Oval, off of South Livingston Avenue. The series is sponsored by Regal Bank. (In case of rain, the shows are moved to the auditorium in Livingston High School). I love these Sunday night tribute concerts at the Oval. Last week it was the Parrot Street Band (showcasing the work of Jimmy Buffett) and this week showcased the B Street Band (performing the music of Bruce Springsteen). As I sat at each, I wondered how many people were actually there for the music. I wasn’t. I’m not a Buffett fan and although it’s almost sacrilegious to be from Jersey and not love The Boss…
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Parrot Beach Band kicks off Concert Series at Memorial Park.
There is no shortage of great music here in our own backyard. Summer sounds will drift under the stars on Sundays at the Gazebo. The summer music scene in Livingston features Jimmy Buffett! (well, nearly). Bruce Springsteen! (well, nearly). The Beatles! (well, nearly). And NJ’s favorite oldies group. The music is free, and the summer lineup sizzles. The Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo is sponsored by Regal Bank. It runs Sundays in July starting at 7 p.m. in Memorial Park on the Oval, off of South Livingston Avenue. July 10: Parrot Beach Band, Jimmy Buffett tribute band. July 17: B-Street Band, Bruce Springsteen tribute band. July 24: Beatlemania, Beatles tribute band. July 31: The Cameos, NJ’s favorite oldies band (In case of …
