Four nights left in Bristol Fourth concert series

Posted 6/29/23

There are four remaining nights — featuring 7 different musical acts — in the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series. Shows take place on a stage at Independence Park along the Bristol …

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Four nights left in Bristol Fourth concert series

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There are four remaining nights — featuring 7 different musical acts — in the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series. Shows take place on a stage at Independence Park along the Bristol Harbor waterfront. All are open free to the public.

Remaining concerts are:

Thursday, June 29

6:30 p.m. - Rusty

RUSTY is a garage rock band from Rhode Island covering songs by artists like The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, Johnny Cash, the Dropkick Murphys and many more. This is their second consecutive year playing at the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series. Its members hail from South Kingstown, North Kingstown, Tiverton and Bristol. RUSTY was born 14 years ago around a fire pit at a house party when two middle-aged guys started sharing tales of their high school rock and roll greatness. They decided to do what any normal 40 year-olds would do – start a rock and roll band! Over the years the band has gained a strong local following and played at numerous venues and events throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. RUSTY is Mike Komorowski (drums/vocals), Eric Marx (lead guitar), John Cerra (keyboards/harmonica/vocals), Kevin McGrady (bass/vocals) and Mark McGrady (rhythm guitar/vocals).

7:45 p.m. - DMB Project

“The DMB Project” has earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying and authentic Dave Matthews Band tribute experiences in the country. From the incredible musicianship of this 6-piece band, to the soulful lyrics and toe-tapping Jams — “The DMB Project” really delivers on all aspects, while exploring and recreating the entire Dave Matthews Band song catalogue.

Friday, June 30

6:30 p.m. - Jon Tyler

Born and raised in Bristol, Jon Tyler has been playing music in town since the late ’90's. He enjoys playing area establishments, and his material is based on music that he grew up with, and is am passionate about.

7:45 p.m. - Downcity Band

DownCity band is an eight-piece band fronted by a dynamic male and female duo that is both talented and energetic. The Rhode Island based band is celebrating its 10th year of playing fun, high energy, danceable music all over new England. It is hard to hear the band and not get up on the dance floor. The band is comprised of musicians with decades of experience performing with local and national artists all over the country. The makeup of the band is keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, and saxophone. DownCity band has a very diverse, wide ranging set list of music and are equally at home playing hits from the 70’s and 80’s as well as top radio hits from today’s musical favorites. They are the two-time winners of the WeddingWire “Couples Choice” award and have also won the Newport Life Magazines “Best of South County” award two years in a row.

Saturday, July 1

7 p.m. - Back In The Day

Back in the Day is an international touring Rock N’ Roll ’80s tribute band originating in Boston, Mass. BITD is made up of five veteran musicians who’ve been around the music scene for 30-plus years. BITD has performed is some bigger outdoor festivals in the North East of the United States along with casinos and nightclubs. BITH has also performed on Norwegian Cruise Line Ships such as the Breakaway (Western Caribbean), Getaway (Baltic/Western Caribbean) & Jade (Mediterranean. Relive the music of Journey, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, STYX, Boston, Loverboy, Whitesnake and others.

Sunday, July 2

6:30 p.m. - Liz Spencer Group

The Liz Spencer Group broke into the local music scene in late 2021, quickly gaining a following and rising through the ranks of live performance venues to secure top spots among fairs, festivals and nightclubs within their first year. Described as a Southern Rock band with Country leanings, the band, led by Nashville recording artist Liz Spencer, leads the audience through several decades and genres with powerhouse vocals and expertly crafted tunes which are artfully tailored to their own signature rock style. With 60 years of combined experience and a growing catalog of original music to back them, the Liz Spencer Band is well on their way to securing their place among the top live bands in the New England area.

7:45 p.m. - David Clark's “All About Joel”

David Clark’s “All about Joel” is a musical tribute conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail by Long Island veteran signer/piano player David Clark. He continues to gain attention and popularity across the country with stunningly accurate piano playing, lead vocals, and an eerily similar stage look to the Piano Man himself while engaging the audience with wit and humor. Having been a part of the Long Island & NY area music scene since 1985, he has carved out a solid reputation as a piano player, signer, and performer at countless private events and concerts around the northeastern tri-state area and beyond. All of these experiences have led him to the present day – staying connected to his piano/vocal roots and his childhood hero by presenting a tribute to the music he loves, from the very singer/songwriter/performer who inspired and motivated him at the age of 10 years old to pursue a life of music … Billy Joel.

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