Looking for live music this summer? Where to find free concerts in Broome County
Country Swagg and Kevin Ludwig will kick off Visions Bands and Brews' 2023 summer lineup outside of the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena on June 9, marking the return of free summer concerts throughout Broome County.
The event, which is in its second year, will take place on four Fridays throughout the summer months with the final concert coinciding with the first night of the LUMA festival. The other three themed nights are as follows:
July 21 - Rooster and the Roadhouse Horns and Allie Torto
Aug. 11 - White Wedding and RNR
Sept. 8 - My So-Called Band and Travis Rocco
Gates open at 5 p.m. and music starts at 5:15 p.m. Admission is free but food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Looking for more live music in the area? Here are additional free summer concerts to stop by throughout Broome County:
Did we miss one? Send your information to ebarnes@pressconnects.com.
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Binghamton University
Who is performing: The United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
When and where: Wednesday, June 28, Osterhout Concert Theater at the Anderson Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
For more information and to reserve your ticket, visit anderson.binghamton.edu or call 607-777-ARTS
Broome Bands Together Summer Concert Series
Where: Otsiningo Park
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
June 6 - Beard of Bees
June 13 - Matthew Cornwell & L'Bonti
June 20 - The Yada Yadas
June 27 - Two Dollar Pistol
July 11 - Messy Truth
July 18 - The Gents
July 25 - Sydney Irving & The Mojo
Aug. 1 - Wildcard
Aug. 8 - Storm Front
Aug. 15 - The Shambles
Endwell League of Community Action Concerts in the Park
Where: Highland Park, Shelter 1, Endwell
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
June 20 - Endwell Community Chorus
June 27 - Maine Community Band
July 11 - Southern Tier Barbershop Chorus
July 18 - Katie Scott & Persuasion
July 25 - Ain't Misbehavin'
Aug. 1 - Brothers and Friends
Aug. 8 - Alex & Freddy Mendoza
Aug. 15 - Rick Pedro & Jeff Lake
Aug. 22 - Nino & Mark
Music in the Glen
Where: Glendale Park, Endicott
Time: Tuesdays, 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m
Who is performing and when:
June 20 - Metrognome
June 24 - John Manfredi Band
June 27 - Kevin Ludwig
July 1 - The Vollmers
July 4 - A Gloomy Business
July 8 - Bass & Brown
July 11 - The Kitchen Sink Band
July 15 - Alpha Brass Band
July 18 - Randy McStine
July 22 - Eric Peters Trio with Dena DeRose
July 25 - Dan Fluegel
July 29 - Front & Main
Aug. 1 - Pat Kane
Aug. 5 - Dr. Dana & the Jam Dept.
Aug. 8 - Revenants
Aug. 12 - The Silvertones
Aug. 15 - Caviar & Grits
Aug. 19 - Citi Cat
Aug. 22 - Crossing The Line Band
Aug. 26 - Blue Velvet Band
Aug. 29 - Alex Creamer
Sept. 2 - Unitygroup
NBT Bank Summer Concert Series
Where: East Park, Norwich
Time: 7 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
July 6: Southern Avenue
July 13: The Travelin' McCourys
July 20: Bywater Call
July 27: Dogs In A Pile
Aug. 3: The Garcia Project
Aug. 10: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Aug. 17: Mr. Sipp
Aug. 24: The Outlaws
Aug. 31: Shinyribs
Pack the Park Concert Series
Where: Veterans River Park, Kirkwood
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
June 22 - Devon Lawton & The Inlaws
June 29 - Ellen Street Muse
July 6 - The Yada Yadas
July 13 - The Lone Ryderz Band
July 20 - Brothers & Friends
July 27 - Short Change Band
Aug. 3 - Cellar Yellers
Southside Neighborhood Assembly
Where: Southside Commons Park, 45 S. Washington St., Binghamton
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
June 18 - Bess Greenberg and Magic Circle
July 16 - Melnyk, Lake & Carbone Trio and Storm Front
Aug. 20 - Friday at Fred's and Last Call
Tioga Arts Council Concerts in the Park
Where: Hickories Park, Owego
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
June 28: The Kirby Band (7:30-9:30 p.m. with fireworks to follow)
July 5: Grown Ups
July 12: The Watts
July 19: B3
July 26: Alpha Brass Band
Aug. 2: Caviar & Grits
Town of Vestal Recreation Department
Where: Vestal Gazebo, Four Corners, Front and Main streets
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
June 20 - Island Hoppers (Caribbean steel drum band)
June 27 - Swing Street Jazztet (all kinds of jazz)
July 11 - Southern Tier Brass (musical mix)
July 18 - Music Unlimited Little Big Band (swing and jazz)
July 25 - Mason Warrington Orchestra (big band swing)
Aug. 1 - Fair Winds Trio (classical, showtimes and popular music)
Aug. 8 - Miles Ahead (smooth and contemporary jazz)
Aug. 15 - Blue Velvet Big Band (dance music)
Vestal Community Band
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where and when:
July 6 - Arnold Park, Andrews Road, Vestal, Shelter #3
July 13 - Arnold Park (Town of Vestal Birthday Concert)
July 20 - Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St., Vestal
July 27 - Arnold Park
Aug. 3 - Stage at Little Italy, George F. Johnson Park, Oak Hill Avenue, Endicott
Aug. 10 - Arnold Park
Aug. 17 - Arnold Park
Aug. 24 - Arnold Park
Vestal Museum: Second Saturday Series
Where: The Coal House
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
June 10 - Rose & The Bros
July 8 - December Wind
Aug. 12 - Miss Tess
Sept. 9 - Bobby Henrie and the Goners
Oct. 14 - Kid Bess and the Magic Ring
Windsor Band Concerts
Where: Windsor Village Green
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Who is performing and when:
June 30 - Kenyon Hill Band
July 7 - Lenoxville Community Band
July 14 - Habit Formin'
July 21 - The Cellar Yellers
July 28 - Friday at Fred's
Aug. 4 - Ain't Misbehavin'
Aug. 11 - The Beaver Lake Band
Aug. 18 - "The Rick Hine Experience"
Aug. 25 - Mountain Aire Brass
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