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Page 1 of 2 River to River FestivalVarious venues in Lower ManhattanConcerts are FREE; however some require tickets rivertorivernyc.com  The River to River Festival is the largest free arts festival in New York City. It takes place all summer long, from June to September, at various locations throughout Lower Manhattan such as Pier 17 at South Street Seaport, Battery Park, and the World Financial Center. All types of events are featured this year--from concerts to dance, theater, film, food, historical events, as well as talks and readings.Wildly diverse and always FREE, the River to River Festival has grown steadily in its six short years, bringing cultural vibrancy and some much-needed revitalization to Lower Manhattan. By removing the barrier of concert admission, and by holding events at popular, mostly outdoor venues, the festival is able to bring in a large number of spectators from all walks of life. And for the first time, this year's River to River Festival is taking large steps towards environmental responsibility--with recycling and less wasteful forms of printing and power generation--and the festival aims to be a carbon-neutral event. Below is a list of our highlighted concerts during this summer's River to River Festival. But one man's highlight is another man's footnote, so be sure to check out rivertorivernyc.com for a complete schedule of events. June 1 - 7:00 pm Animal Collective South Street Seaport, Pier17  Animal Collective --- Roky Erickson Roky Erickson and Alejandro Escovedo Castle Clinton National Monument Castle Clinton will host an incredible evening of outdoor music featuring two rock 'n' roll masters.Roky Erickson is one of the genre's most unsung heroes, influencing an entire generation of artists through his seminal psychedelic work with the 13th Floor Elevators. Now this music pioneer has returned to touring, and River to River will proudly host his only NYC appearance this summer. Roky promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of fierce, emotional, hard-rocking electric blues. Alejandro Escovedo is as good as contemporary music gets. He is widely acclaimed for the incredible breadth of his musical vision, deep emotional expression, and the sheer musicality of his work. Playing with a string quintet, Alejandro promises to captivate his audience as he fuses Latin, punk and alternative country rhythms. Two free tickets per person will be distributed at the Castle on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5:00 pm on the day of the show. RAIN LOCATION: Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, Spruce Street entrance.
 Joan Armatrading Joan Armatrading World Financial Center Plaza Skillfully crafted and emotionally raw lyrics coupled with passionate music is the hallmark of acclaimed Grammy®-nominated artist Joan Armatrading, who has been singing out universal truths for over 35 years. ---June 13 - 7:00 pmBooker T. & The MG's with guest Sharon Jones Rockefeller Park This 1992 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, responsible for creating the spare and punchy "Memphis sound," performs a soulful show with guest vocalist, "Queen of Funk," Sharon Jones. ---June 26 - 7:00 pm The Living Room World Financial Center Plaza Martha Wainwright, Chris Thile (from Nickel Creek), Jim Campilongo, Ari Hest and The Bees come together for this unique concert of alums from The Living Room's venerable stage. As one of NYC's musical landmarks, the club has become a venue for the best and brightest singer/songwriters. --- John Pizzarelli John Pizzarelli and Paula West Rockefeller Park Pushing the boundaries of jazz music, soulful chanteuse Paula West warms the stage with her lusciously sophisticated vocals for the late-night balladeering, radio-hosting, jazz guitarist, John Pizzarelli. ---June 29 - 7:00 pm Seaport Music: Snowden with Ra Ra Riot South Street Seaport, Pier 17 After opening for the likes of Arcade Fire and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, this Atlanta collective has worked up a unique sound of soaring, plaintive rock that has earned them appropriate comparisons to The Cure and Joy Division. With Ra Ra Riot. Read on for more River to River concerts. |
