LATINO MUSIC BY THE SEA: EL GRAN COMBO, MARIA TORRES DANCERS AND OUR LATIN THING: A TRIBUTE TO THE FANIA ALLSTARS TO HEAT UP FREE SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CONEY ISLAND
On Thursday, August 11, the 33rd annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome El Gran Combo, Our Latin Thing: A Tribute to the Fania Allstars and the Maria Torres Dancers to the annual Latino Music by the Sea show. Along with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series in Wingate Field in Central Brooklyn, the Seaside Series has been the largest free summer concert series in the New York Metropolitan area for the past three decades, entertaining tens of thousands of music lovers every year.
"The shows go on at Coney Island this summer," said BP Markowitz, "and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series is still going strong after three decades of music. I am proud to host the two largest free outdoor concert series in the New York area, and of course, this year's performers--which also include Aretha Frankin, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Queen Latifah, Cheap Trick, Mary Mary, Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson, Shaggy and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly--have toured around the world but are really hitting the big time--and the big stage--in Brooklyn, USA!"
Throughout the years, the Seaside Summer Concert Series has attracted top name classic rock, pop, oldies, contemporary and Latin performers to Coney Island. This summer, the shows will be held at West 21st Street and Surf Avenue, next to the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. A limited number of $5 rental chairs in a specially designated area are available on a first come, first served basis. Shows begin at 7:30pm.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series is celebrating its spectacular 29th season with a star-studded lineup of gospel, classic soul, contemporary, Caribbean and R&B artists. The free concerts are Monday nights at Wingate Field, entrances on Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street. The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs. A limited amount of general seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The program begins at 7:30pm.
Performers are subject to change without notice. Call the concert hotline for updates at 718-222-0600 or visit www.brooklynconcerts.com .
Seaside Summer Concert Series Lineup
All shows begin at 7:30pm
August 11
Annual Latino Music by the Sea
El Gran Combo
Our Latin Thing: A Tribute to the Fania Allstars
Maria Torres Dancers
August 18
Cheap Trick
Mickey Leigh's Newyorkestra
Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series Lineup
All shows begin at 7:30pm
August 15
An Evening with Queen Latifah
Special Guest Mary Mary
August 22
Annual Caribbean Night
Mystery Guest TBA August 13
Shaggy
The King of Calypso The Mighty Sparrow
