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RIVER & BLUES
EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS BLUES INSPIRED MUSIC AT A NEW LOCATION IN ROCKEFELLER PARK! DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM, DJ SET 7PM, SHOW 7:30PM
The River & Blues Concert Series is a celebrated NYC summer tradition featuring Global and American folk, roots and blues music for 26 years! This summer, Battery Park City Authority presents four FREE concerts sure to delight music fans of all ages. Picturesque Rockefeller Park is the perfect summer show venue with breathtaking views of Hudson River sunsets, picnic-friendly fairgrounds and refreshing waterfront breezes. Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City is the place to be for nature-lovers and music-lovers alike!
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2024 LINE UP
free and open to the public
DOORS @ 6:30PM
JULY 11
LOS LOBOS
Multi-Grammy winning artists Los Lobos’ music embodies the idea of America as a melting pot, combining Tejano, son jarocho, and norteño with folk, country, rock ‘n’ roll and punk, creating a sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts. For more than 50 years this East L.A. band has been wowing audiences with daring and diverse recordings and legendary live shows.
6:30PM – DOORS
7:00PM – DJ REAGONOMICS
7:30PM – LOS LOBOS
JULY 18
HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF
Alynda Segarra, Hurray for the Riff Raff founder, has been something of a modern Huck Finn, an itinerant traveler whose adventures prompt art that reminds us there are always other ways to live. In their latest release, The Past is Still Alive, Segarra finally tells the story themselves, speckling stirring reflections on love, loss, and foundational scenes from their own life.
6:30PM – DOORS
7:00PM – DJ SUZAN Z ANTHONY
7:30PM – HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF
JULY 25
LEELA JAMES
What sets the acclaimed R&B and soul singer-songwriter, Leela James apart is her fearless approach to music. She has remained a consistent figure in R&B, still topping the charts with a discography of quality soul music spanning nearly two decades. Leela’s music is a constant reminder of what it is to be human — to love, to regret, and to dream.
6:30 PM – DOORS
7:00 PM – DJ SUZAN Z ANTHONY
7:30 PM – LEELA JAMES
AUGUST 1
ABRAHAM ALEXANDER
The album Sea/Sons, from Abraham Alexander is a lush, seductive affair that showcases a singer-songwriter’s beguiling voice — one which offers both honey and grit — and supple acoustic guitar work. There is a refreshing genre fluidity at play as elements of folk, pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and even electronic music intertwine into a cohesive whole that is simultaneously warm and cool.
6:30 PM – DOORS
7:00 PM – DJ REAGONOMICS
7:30 PM SHOW: ABRAHAM ALEXANDER
GETTING HERE
Nearby Subway Stations
- 1, 2, 3, A,C to Chambers Street
- N, R to Cortland Street
- E, PATH to World Trade Center
- 4,5, J, M, Z to Fulton Street
- NY Waterway: BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL
BUS
- M20, Free Downtown Connection
CitiBike
- West St & Chambers St
- Vesey Pl & River Terrace
- River Ter & Warren St
BY CAR
Public Transportation is highly recommended for your convenience.
Garages near the venue:
- Liberty View Parking 400 Murray Street (Between North End Ave & River Terrace) 212-842-2305
- Little Liberty 1 LLC 211 North End Avenue (Between North End Ave & River Terrace) 212-964-0236
STAY UPDATED
Social media handles:
Instagram (@bpcparks), Facebook (@batteryparkcityparks), Twitter (@bpca_ny)
Contact:
CONTACT US:
200 Liberty Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10281
(212) 417-2000
info.bpc@bpca.ny.gov
FAQ
IS ROCKEFELLER PARK AN ALL-AGES VENUE?
All ages are welcome.
WILL THERE BE SEATING?
There is no assigned seating, first-come, first served. Picnics encouraged. Lawn chairs permitted, if the venue gets crowded, patrons may be asked to make room to allow for more guests.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
No. We love your dogs, but unfortunately they are not allowed on the lawns.
WHAT IS THE POLICY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING IN ROCKEFELLER PARK?
Battery Park City Authority and artists’ management reserve the right to prohibit photography and video during the performance. Professional cameras and video accessories (tripods, microphones, extra lighting) are not allowed without prior consent. Thank you for being respectful of the artists and the other members of the audience.
IS FOOD/DRINK AVAILABLE DURING THE PERFORMANCE?
Food and beverages from The Bronx Brewery and Bastard Burgers will be available for purchase Audiences may bring outside food to picnic on the lawns at the show site.
ARE THERE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE
Yes, on-site restrooms will be available throughout the evening.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS
For weather updates concerning this event, you can visit our social media pages:
Instagram (@bpcparks), facebook (@batteryparkcityparks), Twitter (@bpca_ny)
HOW DO I GET UPDATES ABOUT EVENTS?
BPCA: Sign up for our e-blast or check us out on Instagram (@bpcparks), Facebook (@batteryparkcityparks), Twitter (@bpca_ny) to get the most up-to-date news.
WHAT TO WEAR
Turn out your best “Evening Park-chic” lewk!