Listen Local Series Back on Hinds Plaza
Princeton Public Library continues to spotlight local musicians with the return of the Listen Local summer music series and some special musical events this summer. In its 15th year, the Listen Local series features six bands performing on Sundays at 4 p.m. on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Community Room. Concerts include:
On June 22 at 4 p.m., Stay Tuned will play dance music featuring a mix of pop, soul and grunge in its performance of original compositions and covers. New Yacht City appears on July 13 at 4 p.m., performing smooth yacht rock and R&B-inspired sounds of the ’70s and ’80s including songs by Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and Toto.
The series continues August 3 at 4 p.m. with singer/songwriter Stephanie Chin and her band doing inspiration R&B songs. Opening for her at 3 p.m. is Laurie Davis, with covers of popular rock songs from the ’60s-’80s and some original songs. On August 17 at 4 p.m., Full Code — a band made up of local Penn Medicine physicians and a hospital chaplain — play classic rock.
Additional summer musical events include “The 1966 Show,” a concert of classic Top 40 songs by The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Beach Boys and many others performed by Einstein Alley musicians. The event will take place Sunday, July 20, at 3 p.m. on Hinds Plaza. The rain date is July 26.
A concert by The Beagles with Joy will be presented on Sunday, July 27, at 4 p.m. The concert will celebrate the release of the group’s debut album, “Songs on Fire,” a collection of “love songs for grown-ups.”
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