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MLK Concert Series Kicks off Today With a Stellar Lineup
Performances by Queen Latifah, Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson, Shaggy and others are scheduled for the MLK concert series at Wingate Park
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series kicked off today with a stellar concert lineup of performances that will be held every Monday night through August 22, 7:30pm at Wingate Park in Crown Heights.
Maze, featuring Fankie Beverly will lead the first of several free concerts in Wingate Park on Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland Road, followed by a dozen of other popular classic soul, hip hop, Caribbean and gospel music acts throughout the summer, including Queen Latifah, Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson, Shaggy and others.
At the Coney Island location for the Seaside Summer Series, top-name pop, classic rock and Latin performances include Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, the Monkees and many others.
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“The shows will go on at Coney Island this summer,” said Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, who is hosting the 33rd annual music series.
“We’re excited to have Joan Jett and the Blackhearts kick off the Seaside Summer Concert Series at our new Coney location this year, 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 in Brooklyn, USA!”
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series is celebrating its spectacular 29th season. The public is encouraged to bring its own chairs. A limited number of $5 rental chairs in a specially designated area are available on a first come, first served basis.
Performers are subject to change without notice. Call the concert hotline for updates at 718-222-0600 or visit www.brooklynconcerts.com.
Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series Lineup
July 11: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
July 18: Annual Gospel Night-- Mary Mary
July 25: Charlie Wilson, Eric Benét
August 1: TBA
August 8: Men of Soul starring Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson and Freddie Jackson
August 15: An Evening with Queen Latifah
August 22: Annual Caribbean Night—Shaggy, The King of Calypso The Mighty Sparrow
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