Summer nights in Norwalk
mean music by the Sound, and there is no better place to enjoy a concert as the
sunsets than at Calf Pasture Beach. In
addition to music, four concert evenings begin with a classic car show organized by The Coachmen for several hundred-car
buffs from throughout the tri-state area.
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Bill Genuario
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On July 3,
Norwalk will celebrate its annual Independance Day Celebration (rain date July
5). Dance to the Music with DJ Nuxxo opens Shady Beach entertainment at 6
p.m. and family fun at Calf Pasture Beach starts at 5:30 p.m. with The
Amazing Andy Show. Bill Genuario, one of the most popular vocalists
in the tri-state area, headlines at 8:00 p.m. at Shady Beach. He will be joined
by his band, Destiny, which includes Tommy Hartlett (keyboard and
vocals), Linda Fakundiny (guitar/vocals), Johnny Mennonna (bass guitar) and Ron
Nihoff (drums). Parking will be available at Calf Pasture Beach only.
On
July 10 at 6:30 p.m. concertgoers will enjoy Curious Creatures, a hands on
exhibit of exotic animals followed by Scarborough Fair. With
voices that blend effortlessly into that Simon & Garfunkel signature sound,
brothers Jeb and Jock Guthrie pay tribute to the famous musical duo.
A Classic Car Show beginning
at 6:00 p.m. on July 17 is followed by the music of The Royal Kings. This musical ensemble
features vocalists Joey
Bennett, Douglas Dorsey, Timmy Hayes, Tommy Talercio and Richard
“Cookie” Thomas. These performers have
opened for headlining acts from the 50s, 60s and 70s that include Harold Melvin
and the Blue Notes, Little Anthony, AWB and the Flamingos. They continue to perform on the Oldies Rock
and Roll circuit, as well as concerts and special events, and have two CDs,
“Dreamin’ Through the Years” and “Dreamin’ at Christmas.”
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Fleetwood Macked |
The
final July concert on July 24 headlines Fleetwood Macked at 7 p.m. This tribute band recreates the musical experience of Fleetwood Mac’s
most popular line-up -- Mick Fleetwood (Frank Saitta), John and Christine McVie
(Bobby Trombley and Sue Rowe), Stevie Nicks (Hillary Epstein) and Lindsey
Buckingham (Mike Epstein).
The Facts
Each
Wednesday night throughout the summer, area residents look forward to packing a
picnic and a blanket and heading to the beach to enjoy a relaxing evening of
music beside Long Island Sound. A $5.00 parking fee is charged for cars without
a Norwalk beach sticker. For updates and
additional information call the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Office at
203-854-7807. All concerts have a rain
date of the following day. For
cancellation information call 203-854-7938.
A $20.00 parking fee is charged
for cars without a Norwalk beach sticker.