SCPC Concert: Four Tops Tribute

The 2012 Somerset County Park Commission winds up the 2012 Summer Concert Series tomorrow with the tribute group Standing in the Shadows of the Four Tops...

According to the SCPC:

"Standing in The Shadows" is the ultimate tribute to the Four Tops. A long-time admirer of the Four Tops, group originator Dave Revels, formerly of the Drifters, gathered talented musicians and singers who have worked with various legends of rock and roll, soul, and Motown to create this incredible musical experience.

The Four Tops were a Motown group who performed such well-known chart-toppers as "Baby I Need Your Loving", "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch", "It's the Same Old Song", "Standing in the Shadows of Love", "Walk Away Renee", "Ain't No Woman Like the One I've Got", etc., etc. ...

The outdoor concert runs from 7-to-8:30 p.m., Sunday, August 26, at Duke Island Park. There is no admission fee. Bring you friends and family, chairs and blankets, pets, snacks, a few dollars for the ice-cream truck and your dancing shoes.

For more information on Standing in the Shadows.. go here.

If the weather looks questionable, call (908)722-1200 ext.7 to check for cancellation.
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The end of another outstanding SCPC concert season. Thanks to the sponsors and the county employees who work so hard to present such a great summer experience every year.

SCPC Concert: Country Fest

This Sunday's Somerset County Park Commission 2012 Summer Concert Series presents the Country Fest, another double-header featuring Beth Anne Clayton from 5:30-to-6:30 p.m.and Radio Nashville from 7-to-8:30 p.m....

The SCPC website says of Beth Anne Clayton:

A natural talent, Beth Anne can play just about any instrument that you hand her. But it's her love of singing that keeps her performing in the studios and out on the stage! She most often performs for thousands annually, going nationwide from her native New Jersey to Nashville, Tennessee with her band performing an energetic blend of original country and rock music. She also tours annually with Holiday Express, a non-profit organization at the Jersey Shore, performing a Christmas show during the holiday season.

And about Radio Nashville:

Radio Nashville says that every country song tells a story, and they do just that, with a Show that's one great party. This six-piece band performs the top modern country hits from Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, and Kenny Chesney. Come sing-along to all your favorite country songs.

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Take a chair or blanket, camera, snacks, the dog, and, maybe,a few dollars for the ice-cream truck.

Remember these are outdoor concerts, so if the weather looks questionable, telephone (908)722-1200 x 7 to check for cancellation.

SCPC Concert: Annual Bayou Fest Tonight

Laissez les bon temps rouler!
The Somerset County Park Commission's popular Bayou Fest starts at 5:30 p.m.

This year's double-bill features The VooDUDES from 5:30-to-6:30 p.m. followed by Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys from 7:00-to-8:30 p.m.

According to the SCPC, about The VooDUDES...

New Jersey's own Mardi Gras Party Band, the VooDUDES will strut their musical stuff to kick off this year's Bayou Fest. A mixed bag of Creole Soul, Swamp Funk, and Bayou Boogie, the VooDUDES incorporate elements of R&B, boogie-woogie, Zydeco, Latin, honky-tonk gospel, southern folk, and island music into their own distinctive blend of what can only be described as Louisiana music with a New Jersey accent.

and about Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys...

Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys is a hot new band on the Zydeco scene. They deliver great renditions of Creole classics, as well as their own brand of contemporary Zydeco. Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys represent a new generation of Zydeco, presented with contemporary flair and expertise. They create incredible music with outstanding performances, inspiring new Creole zydeco fans.

Concertgoers who want to go all-in on the Bayou culture should bring a few dollars to try the Cajun and Creole food, catered by Touch Bayou Catering. To get your mouth watering, here is a 2009 menu:

There is no charge for the concert. Take a chair or blanket and a camera. Be prepared to dance. Have fun!
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To increase your appreciation of the concert, learn a little about zydeco music. According to the Zydeco Historical and Preservation Society "...the music draws upon French, Creole, West African, Cajun, Caribbean, and R & B musical traditions. Zydeco Music is characterized by the use of the accordion, spoons, scrubboard, fiddle and triangle...".

Wikipedia has an overview of zydeco music.
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For more information about this year's Somerset County Park Commission Summer
Concert Series go here.

SCPC Concert: The Chi-Lites

Tomorrow's Somerset County Park Commission 2012 Summer Concert Series presents The Chi-Lites...

According to the SCPC info...

The Chi-Lites are one of the all-time top R&B groups, touring for almost 55 years. Their hits include Oh Girl, Have You Seen Her, and Hot on a Thing. In total they earned 11 top 40 hits. In 2000 they were inducted into Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, as well as inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005.

This free Sunday evening outdoor concert starts at 7 p.m. at Duke Island Park on Old York Road in Bridgewater. Bring family and friends, the family dog, chairs and blankets, cameras, and your dancing shoes.

As this is an outdoor concert, if the weather looks threatening call (908)722-1200x7 for information regarding cancellations.
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For more information on The Chi-Lites go here.
For more information on the SCPC 2012 Summer Concert Series go here.

SCPC Concert: The Hit Men

On Sunday, July 15th, the Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series presents The Hit Men...

This free outdoor concert starts at 7 p.m. at Duke Island Park on Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ.

According to the SCPC:

The Hitmen have played and made the hits of the 60's, 70's, and the 80's. They are the original recording and performing artists from mega-star acts including Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Tommy James & The Shondells, and many more. Listen to Gerry Polci re-create his million seller hit with The Four Seasons of Oh What A Night.

Bring a blanket or chair, friends and family, the family dog (leashed), a camera, and a snack or a few dollars to splurge at the ice cream truck. Many of the groups sell CDs after the concert. You might want to try some dancing.

If the weather looks iffy, call (908) 722-1200 x7 to check for cancellation.

The HNJJ crew enjoyed the music so much that we decided to post more...


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For more information about The Hit Men go here.

For more information about the Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series go here.

SCPC 2012 Concerts: Motor City Revue

This Sunday's Somerset County Park Commission 2012 Summer Concert Series features the Motor City Revue which specializes in Motown music....


From the SCPC website:

The all-star Motor City Revue recreates the signature
Motown sound and takes the audience on a journey back in time to where it all began. Motor City Revue will have the crowd dancing and singing to the songs immortalized by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and the Supremes.

The free Duke Island Park concert starts at 7 p.m. Sunday, July, 8, 2012. Bring a blanket or folding chairs, snacks, a few dollars for the ice-cream truck, the dog (leashed), and all your family and friends.
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For those of you who need a little Motown education before the concert, go here.

Somerset County Park Commision 2012 Summer Concert Series

The Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series kicks off this evening with The Duprees.

The Duprees are a 1960s doo-wop style group founded in Jersey City, New Jersey. Their first million seller, You Belong to Me, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year...


According to the Park Commission's website,

The Duprees are known world-over for their romantic interpretations of some of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Hailing from New Jersey, in 1962, The Duprees struck gold with You Belong to Me. Their unmistakable sound was born, and the hits kept rolling, including Have You Heard, My Own True Love, and Goodnight My Love. With 40 years in the recording business, The Duprees have never slowed down, still touring and recording after 50 years!

The SCPC concert is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Duke Island Park on Old York Road in Bridgewater.

There is no admission charge for the concert. Take a chair or blanket and your camera. Well-mannered dogs on leashes who do well in crowds are welcome. Many concertgoers bring a snack and there is usually an ice-cream truck there.

The concerts are outdoors, so if the weather appears questionable call (908)722-1200 ext. 7.