TEWKSBURY, MA — The Tewksbury Public is pleased to announce the return of its popular Outdoor Summer Concert Series on Monday nights at 6:30pm, from June 15 to July 27.
These concerts will feature some of the area’s best tribute bands and cover bands, including The Rico Barr Band (June 15); Abraxas (June 22); White Street Band (June 29); Rick Anthony (July 6); The Reminisants (July 13); Express (July 20) and 4everFab (July 27).
Concerts will take place on the library’s back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. Overflow parking is available in the field across from the library’s parking lot.
Tewksbury Telemedia will be live-streaming each concert on the Town’s YouTube channel (search for “TewksburyTV” on YouTube), as well as on their local access television channels.
These concerts are free of charge and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the Tewksbury Cultural Council, the Tewksbury Lions Club, and Corning Life Sciences. To supplement the cost of next year’s concerts, the Friends of the Library will be selling raffle tickets and accepting donations at a table near the stage.
These are drop-in events — no registration is required. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be rescheduled. Such announcements would be made by the library through its social media channels, website, and e-newsletter.
On Monday, June 15 at 6:30pm, enjoy a concert from The Rico Barr Band, featuring The JJR Horns. The band captivates audiences with their electrifying performances spanning the Classic Rock and Pop decades. This year, in addition to the best of the 70’s and 80’s, the Band is featuring Motown & Soul classics by Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, The Temptations, Al Green, Ray Charles and Billy Paul, plus favorites from Steely Dan, Hall and Oates, Rick Astley, Van Morison, and many more. The Band will also jump into the disco era with hits from the Bee Gees and Barry White.
On Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm, enjoy a concert from the popular Santana Tribute Band, Abraxas. Celebrate the golden era of Carlos Santana’s music. This tribute band has meticulously crafted a show that celebrates the legacy of Santana’s unique blend of Latin-infused rock, blues, and jazz fusion. With an impressive repertoire that spans the entirety of Santana’s career, from the classic hits to the deep cuts, Abraxas delivers a performance that is both authentic and electrifying.
On Monday, June 29 at 6:30pm, enjoy a concert from the Merrimack Valley’s very own White Street Band. The band offers an energetic blend of rock and blues that will get you up and partying. The band’s members are experienced musicians who all started in high school garage bands and folk groups (didn’t everybody?) and provide a skillful combination of solid vocals with accomplished musical riffs. Originally formed in 2000, the band plays a varied set list ranging from classic rock legends such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Byrds, The Steve Miller Band, Tom Petty, The Youngbloods, The Doors, and Bob Dylan to driving blues makers Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton & J. Geils, with a little Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen mixed in.
On Monday, July 6 at 6:30pm, enjoy a concert from one of New England’s top Elvis performers, Rick Anthony. Don’t be Cruel. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes, and get All Shook Up! Elvis is coming to the library. Rick Anthony is a dynamic entertainer zoomed into big-time entertainment practically overnight. Born in Lawrence, Rick began paying tribute to the late Elvis Presley for audiences when he was 14 years old at a school lip-sync contest. He borrowed an Elvis style jumpsuit, a terrible wig, and took home 1st place. He decided to use his own theatrical talents and studied the voice and energetic performance style of Elvis to create his own high quality performances. Through the years, Rick has achieved many awards and performed for audiences throughout New England, Florida (including Walt Disney World), Canada, and as far east as the Azores, Portugal.
On Monday, July 13 at 6:30pm, enjoy a concert from The Reminisants. The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in oldies music from the 1950s through the ’90s, playing a collection of great music for all kinds of musical tastes and generations. Fan favorites at The Sea Shell Stage at Hampton Beach, they have performed on the Esplanade and City Hall Plaza in Boston; Foxwoods Casino; Meadowbrook Arena in Gilford, NH; Twin River Casino; Plainridge Park Casino; The Stadium Theatre in Rhode Island; and both The Big E and The Topsfield Fair. The band has performed with many legends of Rock-N-Roll, and have shared the stage with: The Beach Boys; Paul Revere and The Raiders; The Drifters; Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals; Jay and The Americans; Shirley Alston Reeves, of The Shirelles; Johnny Rivers; Chubby Checker; The Tokens; The Del Vikings; Gary Lewis and The Playboys; The Temptations; and many others.
On Monday, July 20 at 6:30pm, enjoy a concert from Express, a four-piece classic rock group that also performs dance songs, R&B, and current Billboard pop. Express did something even the Beatles didn’t do — they got back together! From the time their members first hit the stage when they were in high school on Boston’s North Shore, they discovered their live shows got people dancing, kept parties rockin’, and somehow got them the attention of girls who were clearly way out of their league. Now, Express is sounding better than ever and can’t wait to rock Tewksbury with soaring harmonies, good times, and cool songs from the 60s through to today.
On Monday, July 21 at 6:30pm, enjoy a concert from the popular Beatles tribute band, 4EverFab. 4EverFab brings to life timeless Beatles music through brilliant lead vocals, precise three-part harmonies and true-to-the-record musicianship. 4EverFab will play this show “By Request” so that the audience will hear the songs that they want to hear. In addition, 4EverFab engages the audience with stories behind the songs, placing them in musical, cultural and historical context. This show is family-friendly and attracts fans from every generation. All the well-known hits will be featured including “She Loves You,” “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever,” plus sing-alongs like “Yellow Submarine” and “Hey Jude.”
Have a question? Contact librarian Robert Hayes at rhayes@tewksburypl.org or 978-640-4490 x 205.
The Tewksbury Public Library is located at 300 Chandler Street, at the corner of Chandler and Main Street (Route 38).
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