Here’s the continuation of Summer Sounds; our collection of concerts you’re not going to want to miss —
July 24, 2012
songs for seeds will be performing original songs as well as well-known nursery rhymes and top 40 hits in Madison Square Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. The band likes to get kids ages newborn to around 5 years to sing, play along, and dance. Learn more about the group here.
Recess Monkey, a band made up of three elementary school teachers, is bringing their kindie rock show to Rufus King Park. They’re known for giving high-energy performances that will have you and your kids singing and laughing all at the same time. They’ll be playing from 10:30 to 11:30am; details here.
July 25, 2012
Mix bluegrass and humor, and you’ve got Astrograss. Come see what that means in Fort Greene Park’s summer concert series in the grove. The fun starts at 10am!
July 26, 2012
Get ready to dance with Ernie and Neal! This high-energy and educational duo will take you dancing through different music genres. Catch them in Albee Square from 10 to 11 am.
Couldn’t get enough of Recess Monkey? See them again in Madison Square Park. Keep the laughing and singing going from 10:30 to 11:30am; find out more here.
Check out Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band at Pier 1 at 70th Street With songs about everything from lost baseballs to loose teeth, she sings about what really matters to kids. As part of the Summer on the Hudson series, the show is free and starts at 10:30am.
Keep the laughs going with Zak Morgan in Union Square Park’s North Pavilion at noon. Described as a cross between Cat Stevens, Dr. Seuss, and Shel Silverstein, through music and humor Morgan delivers life lessons for kids of all ages. The show is free as part of the Kids in the Square series.
July 27, 2012
Shine and the Moonbeams will be taking the Sara D. Roosevelt Park by storm from 10:30 to 11:30am. Their funky rhythms and exciting lyrics will keep your kids stomping and clapping along the whole time. Learn more.
July 30, 2012
Make it a two-day funk-fest; check out Shine and the Moonbeams again in Coffey Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Details here.
July 31, 2012
If you missed the first two days of Shine and the Moonbeams, or if you’ve become a groupie, here’s one last chance to see them! They’ll be in Columbus Park from 10:30 to 11:30am.
Calling all rock and roll fans; the Dirty Sock Funtime Band is back in Madison Square Park to dance and rock out with your kids (and you!) from 10:30 to 11:30am. Learn more here.
Rock and roll…and reading? That’s the message Rockasaurus Rex is bringing to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. This 7-foot dinosaur, along with his best friend Thaddeus, will have your kids rocking out while also explaining to them the importance of reading. Check them out from 10:30 to 11:30am.
August 1, 2012
Robbi K and Friends are back in Fort Greene Park’s Music in the Grove summer series. Starting at 10am, learn about different cultures and why being different is cool all while dancing and singing along.
Here’s another opportunity to check out Rockasaurus Rex in Seward Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Your kids will leave wanting to rock and read. Yes, that’s right; Rockasaurus Rex’s goal is to inspire kids to read books! Details here.
Hot Peas ‘N Butter is invading Pelham Bay Park with their innovative combination of jazz, rock, Caribbean, and Latin music to inspire your family to get creative. Hear the sweet sounds from 11am to noon and get details here.
August 2, 2012
Miss the Princess Katie and Racer Steve concert in June? Have no fear; they’re back in Madison Square Park to rock out with your kids one more time! Get ready for lots of energy and lots of face paint–they encourage kids to come dressed up. Hear them from 10:30 to 11:30am and find out more here.
Here’s the last chance to get your kid pumped about reading with Rockasaurus Rex and Thaddeus Rex. Part of the Summer on the Hudson series, they’ll be at Pier 1 at 70th Street. Get there at 10am for all the rock and roll fun.
Combining inspiring messages with hip hop beats, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo will have your whole family up and dancing from 10:30 to 11:30am in Alfred E. Smith Park. Bonus: your kids might even learn a thing or two. More info.
If string music is more your style, make your way to the Red Steps in Van Cortlandt Park from 10:30 to 11:30am to hear The Ebony Hillbillies; NYC’s last remaining black string band. You won’t be able to resist dancing to their style that involves everything from jazz to country to rock and roll. More details here.
Kids in the Square brings the musical musings of Bari Koral to Union Square’s North Pavilion at noon. Her pop songs are a hit with parents and kids, and her interactive live shows are fun for all ages.
August 3, 2012
It’s time to dance with the Little Club Heads in Sara D. Roosevelt Park. From 10:30 to 11:30am, socialize with other parents while your little ones are having a great time staying fit through dancing and playing with each other. Get more info here.
Get inspired in Poe Park with Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Your kids will love to dance to his music, and you’ll love his message. More details here–he’ll be playing from 10:30 to 11:30am.
August 6, 2012
Heritage OP aims to share the traditions and rhythms of Africa using their traditional instruments (OP stands for organic percussion) and uplifting lyrics. Check them out in Slattery Playground from 10:30 to 11:30am; get more info here.
August 7, 2012
Suzi Shelton is back in Madison Square Park performing new original songs and getting everyone up and rocking out to her bouncy, upbeat music. Check it out from 10:30 to 11:30am–details here.
August 8, 2012
Join in Moey’s Music Party “princess revolution” in Fort Greene Park’s grove. This mommy rocker is part of the continuing summer series, and is sure to make your little princess dance for joy all day long.
Don’t forget your air guitar when Starfish comes to Seward Park. This show is all about delivering kids music with a classic rock edge. Rock out from 10:30 to 11:30am, and get more info here.
If jazz is your jam, check out Metta Quintet’s Get Hip! show in Sunset Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. It’s an interactive introduction to jazz music that your young ones are sure to love. Learn more here.
Get your earplugs ready; you’re in for a lot of screaming if you take your tween to see sensations Big Time Rush and Cody Simpson at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater. Get details and tickets here. Your ears might ring for a little while after, but it’ll be a night your kids will never forget.
August 9, 2012
Every song is a story when The Fuzzy Lemons take the stage. This group will keep you rocking and laughing with their funny lyrics and upbeat rhythms. They’ll be in Albee Square at 10am- details here.
Oran Etkin is bringing his educational jazz show to Alfred E. Smith Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Introduce your kids to the genre with a performance that will keep them entertained the whole time. Learn more.
Another jazz option is in QueensbridgePark; Metta Quintet’s Get Hip! show educates listeners on everything jazz from 10:30 to 11:30am. Here are more details.
Prepare to laugh (and dance) with The Funkey Monkeys. Performing at Pier 1 at 70th Street as part of the Summer on the Hudson series, this eclectic group incorporates sketches and improvisation into their live music show. Be there by 10:30am!
Bringing the Madison Square Kids season to an end, Father Goose comes to the park to take everyone on a journey through different cultures. From reggae to funk to folktales; he’ll get everyone dancing. Don’t miss the final show from 10:30 to 11:30am! Find out more here.
It’s a day of goodbyes; the Kids in the Square series ends today as well. Come say farewell to the tunes of Little Groove at noon in the North Pavilion, and get some music education while you groove to the beat.
August 10, 2012
Here’s your last chance to catch Metta Quintet’s Get Hip! show. Give your kids a jazz education while dancing to the sweet songs of the group in Tappen Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Learn more.
For your littlest jazz lovers (recommended for kids ages 8 months to 5 years), check out WeBop’s Family Jazz Party in Ciccarone Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Your little one will be engaged at this interactive concert. Here’s more info.
August 12, 2012
Start stretching- it’s time to get your wiggle on! Head over to the IZOD Center for The Wiggles in their new show “Getting Strong”! The first show is at 11:30am with one following at 3pm. Don’t miss out- it’s the last show with the original cast. Get more info here.
Check out Uptown Family Day; it’ll be a day full of music, dancing, and activities for kids of all ages. Performers include Jazz for Young People, Little Club Heads, and much more. It all goes down in Marcus Garvey Park from 4 to 7pm.
August 13, 2012
If you missed the earlier WeBop Family Jazz Parties, make sure you bring your littlest kids (recommended for kids ages 8 months to 5 years) to the show in Slattery Playground. You’ll dance, learn, and even laugh a little as your kids become exposed to jazz music. Check it out from 10:30 to 11:30am, and get more details here.
August 14, 2012
Head over to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park to see The Dirty Sock Funtime Band pump up the energy with their hit songs. They’ll have everyone dancing and singing along from 10:30 to 11:30am. Get more info here.
August 15, 2012
Closing out the Music in the Grove summer series is Rolie Polie Guacamole. Their laughable songs about everyday activities are fun for all, and the upbeat rhythms will keep everyone on their feet. Show starts at 10am at the grove in Fort Greene Park.
August 17, 2012
Teen sensations Big Time Rush and Cody Simpson return to Nikon at Jones Beach Theater for a second performance. Get tickets here.
August 18, 2012
Or head to Jersey– Big Time Rush and Cody Simpson are also playing at PNC Bank Arts Center. Learn more here.
August 23, 2012
You won’t have to worry about keeping your kids occupied when Aly Sunshine & the Funkytown Playground are around. This group keeps kids engaged with sing-along songs and more! Check them out in Albee Park at 10am.
August 25, 2012
The dynamic duo Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke will be performing their hits at 2pm in Carroll Park. They take inspiration from every type of music out there, allowing you and your kids to experience a show that is as entertaining as it is musically exciting. More info here.
August 26, 2012
Check out The Fray and Kelly Clarkson at PNC Bank Arts Center in NJ. Their latest hits will be fun for you and your older kids. Tickets here.
