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.

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.