SCPC Blues Concert

This evening's Somerset County Park Commission's 2011 Summer Concert Series features Smokin' Joe Kubek and Bnois King.

Smokin Joe Kubek is an American Blues guitarist who partners with Bnois King's jazz-style guitar playing. Go to Smokin' Joe Kubek's website for more information and to listen to some blues music.

For an interesting interview about this blues band with two lead guitarists, go here.

The free concert starts at 7 p.m. at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater.

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As these are outdoor concerts, in case of inclement weather call (908) 722-1200 extension 7 to see if the concert has been cancelled.

For more information about the SCPC 2011 Concerts go here.

SCPC Concert Tonight: Tony Trischka

When you think about banjo music, many of us blank out after Dueling Banjos, the music most associated with the 1972 movie Deliverance; but sometimes we just need to be reminded: Pete Seeger, Earl Scruggs, The Kingston Trio...the Smothers Brothers.

This evening's Somerset County Park Commission's 2010 Summer Concert Series features American banjo player - and New Jersey resident - Tony Trischka.

Go to his website to hear some of his music and you will make attending tonight's concert a must. See you there.

The free concert starts at 7 p.m. at Dukes Island Park on Old York Road in Bridgewater. If the weather looks iffy, call (908) 722-1200 X 351 to check on concert.

Don't forget your folding chair, a blanket, maybe a picnic, and a few dollars for ice-cream.

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For Wikipedia on banjos go here. For Wikipedia on Tony Trischka go here.

To sample more of Mr. Trischka's music go to his store, pick out the Hill Country album, then hit "Listen to samples".

If you like what you hear, many of the artists have CDs on sale at the concerts. I hope Mr. Trischka does!

More on this summer's SCPC concerts, which run on Sunday evenings through August 29th go here.

SCPC Concert: Kenny Vance and The Planotones

The Somerset County Park Commission's 2010 Summer Concert series continues tomorrow at 7 p.m. with Kenny Vance and the Planotones.

Those of us who remember the music of the 1950s and 1960s will remember Jay and The Americans; Planotone front-man Kenny Vance was one of the founders. Think Cara Mia. Come a Little Bit Closer, and She Cried.

For more about this group, visit their website.

These free concerts are held at Duke Island Park on Old York Road in Bridgewater. Bring a chair or a blanket. Bring a picnic dinner or buy some ice cream at the concert. Have a great evening!

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These photographs were taken at their hugely popular Somerset County Park Commission appearance in 2007.

Somerset County Summer Concerts 2010

The schedule for the upcoming Somerset County Park Commission's 2010 Summer Concert Series has been released and it looks like another winning season for fans of all types of music.

Enjoy these photographs of past concerts:

Mark your calendar. I'll post more information as the concerts, held at Duke Island Park, get closer.