The 2023 Concert series at the Springfield Ave. Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue
All concerts are on Friday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm.
Concerts are free and open to the public
Bring a blanket or chair
NOTE: POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 29 July 14 – Janétza Miranda
Janétza Miranda is a singer-songwriter and classical Spanish guitarist from Newark, NJ, whose work combines jazz, soul, R&B, bolero, salsa, bomba y plena, hip-hop and more.
Food Truck On Location: Sandwicheria, Peruvian Street Food
July 21 – Joe Taino
Joe Taino’s much admired style blends blues, country and rockabilly, with R&B and complex jazz rhythms and voicings, "all with a twist of Latin flavor." He has received several honors over the last decade; he was inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2013, the NJ Blues Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Puerto Rico Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
Food Truck On Location: Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck
July 28 – Verdict
The Verdict Reggae Soca Band has been rocking the house from venues as varied as the fabled Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Their polished energy has been fed from the wide ranging experiences of jamming with Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder to performing “Stir it Up” and Chick Corea’s “Spain” with Prince Ali of Iran sitting in on drums.
Food Truck On Location: Latin Bites, Cuban & Puerto Rican Cuisine
August 4 – Autumn Jones
Autumn Jones is an accomplished singer-songwriter from Maplewood, New Jersey with a strong vocal technique and songwriting capabilities. The soulful r&b she creates is an expression of her life experiences as told through her stories, expressed in each of her songs. Autumn’s music is therapy for the mind and soul; her poetic lyricism has been compared to that of Maya Angelou.
Food Truck On Location: Thai Elephant
August 11 – El Grupo K’ndela
El Grupo K’ndela is a salsa band.
Food Truck On Location: Sandwicheria, Peruvian Street Food
Visit Maplewood Arts and Culture for more information