Downtown Somerville is Ready to Rock: Summer Stage Returns, Tyrone Stackhouse Project Opens Concert Series May 25

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Tyrone Stackhouse Project kicks off the 2024 Summer Stage concert series Saturday night with an eclectic mix of funk, rock, jazz, Motown and R&B on Saturday, May 25th on the Division Street pedestrian mall at 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance, the free concerts are expanding to include shows on the first Friday night of each month, according to Michelle Kassick, coordinator of the DSA concerts.

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Friday shows will start at 7 p.m. The schedule includes:

June 7th - PB&J Band;

July 5th - Matt Pisani;

Aug. 2nd - The JJ Lynch Band;

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Sept 6th - Kit and The Cat Dragged In.

The Saturday night shows, from 6:30-9 p.m., are scheduled through Sept. 14.

Kassick began the booking process for the concert series in November, with 16 of the 21 bands on the schedule this year as first-timers.

"We wanted to give as many new bands an opportunity," Kassck said. "There are going to be some bands that are heavier, jazzier, and country. We tried to include a wide variety of genres," she said.

The Saturday night line-up:

June 1st - Arena Rock Tribute;

June 8th - The Bassboards;

June 15th - Johnny Charles featuring Tracy Sousa;

June 22nd - Twilight Disciples;

June 29th - Living Proof;

July 6th - Mushmouth;

July 13th - The Broadcasters;

July 20th - Mail Order Bride;

July 27th - Whole Lotta Led;

Aug. 3rd - Two Broke Vets;

Aug. 10th - Stereo Circus;

Aug. 17th - Diamond Eye Jack;

Aug. 24th - Rockhorse;

Aug. 31st - MPack Band;

Sept. 7th - Bob Lanza;

Sept. 14th - Junkyard Dawgs.

Summer Stage is free of charge; Concert goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs and/or blankets.

For more information, visit downtownsomerville.com or contact the Downtown Somerville Alliance at info@downtownsomerville.com. Also, Visit them on social media @DowntownSomerville (instagram) and @DowntownSomervilleAlliance (Facebook).

The Downtown Somerville Alliance is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation and the District Management Corporation for Downtown Somerville, NJ - one of New Jersey's premiere downtowns. The district has become known for its colorful dining scene, flourishing retail, and up-and-coming arts and culture scene.

The DSA promotes balanced and progressive economic development and leverages the art of creating experiences that continue to bring a new and diverse population to Somerville. The DSA oversees infrastructure and beautification projects and works with historians and environmentalists alike to maintain and promote the historic charm that is unique to the district.

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