Summer Concerts in the Park 2007
Summer Concerts in the Park - 2007
Our Free Summer Concerts in the Park are held at 7:30 PM on Wednesday evenings in Freedom Park off Post Lane. The first one is on Wednesday, July 18.
Cancellations Due to Rain and Other Reasons
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Party Dolls
Wednesday, July 18 @ 7:30 PM - Freedom Park, Post Lane, Riverdale, NJ
Back by popular demand from our First Season.
The Fantastic Party Dolls Show and Dance band is America's favorite concert female cover group. They also happen to be one of the best party Bands around. The Party Dolls are three female vocalists choreographed with mini-skirts, go-go boots and funky diva garb (toned down for formal affairs). The band features four musician/singers. The show includes medleys from the 60's (Supremes, Aretha Franklin), 70;s (Donna Summer, Earth and an Fire) and 80's (Madonna, The Go-Go's) and much more…
Party Dolls Website
Big Shot - Billy Joel Tribute
Wednesday, July 25 @ 7:30 PM - Freedom Park, Post Lane, Riverdale, NJ
For anyone that has seen a Billy Joel performance, and that loves Billy Joel's music, Big Shot is a must see. They are reknowned all over the country as being the best Billy Band out there. Billy Joel himself in an interview with the New York Times was quoted as saying, "They had a hard time convincing me it wasn't me!"
Big Shot Website
The Infernos
Wednesday, August 1 @ 7:30 PM - Freedom Park, Post Lane, Riverdale, NJ
Back by popular demand from our First Season. One of the most popular bands we have had, and the one most requested to return.
Three decades of musical magic - the crowd will be dancing to the tunes of this entertaining group. From “Doo Wop” to “Disco” to today's “Hot Sounds” featuring Kenny Simmons, formerly of The Commodores.
The Infernos Website
Robert Murdock Band - English Invasion
Wednesday, August 8 @ 7:30 PM - Freedom Park, Post Lane, Riverdale, NJ
“Robert Murdock Band” Tribute to The British Invasion. Enjoy the sounds of Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dave Clark Five, Rod Stewart and more!!
Robert Murdock Band Website
The Shirelles
Wednesday, August 15 @ 7:30 PM - Freedom Park, Post Lane, Riverdale, NJ
The Shirelles were the first all girl group of the Rock and Roll Era to score a number one record! Few performers can truly be called trendsetters. Fewer still can sustain a high-visibility presence in the pop culture consciousness for over 40 years. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, The Shirelles have done these things and more. They have earned their exalted place in modern musical history.
Beginning in 1958 as schoolgirls in Passaic, New Jersey, The Shirelles quickly became rock & roll's first female supergroup and were the inspirations for a legion of female groups that followed.
They are universally credited as the originators of the Girl Group Sound that is so beloved by the Baby Boomer generation. Their long string of hits, including Soldier Boy, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Dedicated To The One I Love, Mama Said, and so many others, have been recorded by hundreds of artists, including The Beatles, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton & The Yardbirds, The Mamas & the Papas, Bernadette Peters and Smokey Robinson.
The Shirelles Website
TheTroublemakers
Wednesday, August 22 @ 7:30 PM - Freedom Park, Post Lane, Riverdale, NJ
ABOUT THE BAND........
The Troublemakers have been together for over eight years.....All of the members are professionals and friends....The Troublemakers specialize in tailoring our music to your needs. We have an extensive song list and would like you to feel free to ask for any request.
MEMBERS OF THE BAND HAVE PERFORMED OR WORKED IN STUDIO AND LIVE EVENTS WITH SUCH ARTISTS AS:
Les Paul , Paul Shaffer, David Johansen (Hot, Hot ,Hot ), Dr.John, Garrett Morris (Saturday Night Live), Broadway shows, Twisted sister....Other venues include Oldies' Shows featuring(Drifters, Coasters, Johnny Maestro And The Brooklyn Bridge to name a few).
Since we have been together we have performed halls , clubs , weddings, parties, theaters, yachts, outdoor concerts, even played at the Meadowlands Convention Center.
The Troublemakers Website
Mahoney Brothers - Beatlemania Revisited
Saturday, August 25 @ 7:30 PM - Freedom Park, Post Lane, Riverdale, NJ
Back by popular demand from our Second Season.
This concert is on Saturday, August 25th as part of the Fire Department's 100th Anniversary Celebration. Fireworks will follow the concert.
The Mahoney Brothers consists of three brothers, Tim (bass, keyboards, guitar, drums, vocals), Brian (guitar, keyboards, saxophone, flute, clarinet, harmonica, mandolin, vocals), and Mike (guitar, drums, percussion, recorder, vocals) all originally from Hamilton Square, NJ. The Brothers began performing professionally in the late 1970's as a backup band to regional country singer Mickey Starr.
By 1978, they had been hired to perform with the Broadway production Beatlemania and spent six months with the show. After Broadway, the Mahoney Brothers produced their own Beatles tribute show "Long Live the Beatles". Both a critical and professional success, this show has been performed throughout the USA (35 states) and Canada (six provinces) for two decades. Highlights of their Long Live the Beatles show were engagements at Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Over Texas, Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia, PA, the Omni International in Miami, Fl, the Canadian National Exposition, (Toronto and Ottowa) and King's Casino in Aruba. Several dozen television appearances ensued including CBS National News, Entertainment Tonight and Atlantic City Alive on the superstation TBS.
Mahoney Brothers Website
How to Get to the Riverdale Summer Concerts
The Riverdale Summer Concerts are held at Freedom Park, Dalton Drive, which is off of Post Lane, which is U-Shaped connecting the Paterson Hamburg Turnpike and the Newark Pompton Turnpike. Because of limited parking it would be wise to park at various sites along the Newark Pompton Turnpike, such as the Municipal Building, Golden Sakura Restaurant, Darmofalski Engineering, the Riverdale School and the side streets. A shuttle bus will start picking people up around 7:00 and continue to about 7:45 PM. And, of course, the shuttle will bring you back to your cars.
Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax on; we do have some folding chairs, but not enough to accomodate everyone. Food vendors are on site if you wish to purchase refreshments. Enjoy!
Map to the Concerts