Burnside Park Music Series…Free Music in the park!

 Tunes at Burnside Park

The summer heat is just about to break, and that makes this the perfect time to get out there and enjoy what summer we have left. Every Thursday, through September 4^th, there will be a live music show on Thursday nights at Burnside park in Providence.

On July 31^st, Debo Band will be playing. Debo Band, fronted by Ethiopian-born Danny Mekounen, is an 11-piece eclectic band that merges several different musical styles, from funk to African pop.

On August 7^th, Rhode Island folk band Death Vessel will be performing. Death Vessel plays calm, yet occasionally intense—acoustic music

On August 14^th, Providence’s own What Cheer? Brigade will be performing. What Cheer? are always crowd-pleasers. They’re an 18 piece brass marching band that is sure to delight young and old alike.

On August 21^st, experimental electronic band Home Body will be playing.

On August 28^th, Colombian electronica group M.A.K.U. SoundSystem will be playing.

And finally, on September 4^th, there will be the the WBRU Presents night.

Several of Providence’s many food trucks will also be on hand, and Burnside Park is within easy walking distance of all of downtown Providence’s many amenities and attractions.

All of the shows take place at Burnside Park, the park right next to the Kennedy Plaza bus terminal. Every show is free and open to the public, including minors. The shows start at 4:30 in the afternoon and run until 7:30. To find out more about the music series, check out http://downtownprovidence.com/5538, or visit their Facebook page.