Free Friday night music is back! The Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District is excited to announce the return of Yonkers Waterfront Live, a beloved summer tradition that brings people together through the love of music. The performances are scheduled to take place (rain or shine!) from June 6th to August 15th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. This year, a diverse blend of music genres will be featured, including Soul, Roots, Latin, Jazz, and more. The concerts will be held as always at the Waterfront Amphitheater, 71 Water Grant Street, Yonkers, NY.
This year’s musical lineup features artists with distinct styles, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The concert series kicks off with a Cuban Band, La Charanga Pacha. Miguelito “Pacha” Pozo, originally from Cuba, is a performer known for sharing the stage with many Latin music icons, including Tito Puente, Charanga America, Ray Baretto, and many more. With his band, La Charanga Pacha, they are keeping the Charanga tradition alive. Miguelito was given The David Melendez Award at the Congress of Lifetime Commitment to Latin Music.
Another notable performer in this lineup is Antwon Robinson, a singer and songwriter who is also the bandleader of the Soul Experience, a cover band. Additionally, Antwon was nominated for a Grammy in 2008 for the movie August Rush and the song Raise It Up. He has also shared a stage with legends like Prince, Nile Rodgers, and more.
Starting the August lineup is the band Hot Toddies. Hot Toddies is a Jazz Band established right before the COVID pandemic. Their music is a mix of jazz and swing, and they are known as one of the top swing bands in New York City. Additionally, during the summer of 2023, they were the headliners for the outdoor swing dance at Lincoln Center, performing for over 2,000 people.
As always, admission for these excellent performances is free. Below is the full concert lineup for June, July, and August.
Concert Lineup:
- June 6: La Charanga Pacha – Tropicalia Fiesta, A Dance Party of Salsa, Charanga, & more
- June 13: Antwon Robinson & The Black Soul Experience – The Art of Soul, Black Music Month Tributes to Frankie Beverly, Boyz to Men & more
- June 20: The Diva Collection – Girls on Fire, The Music of Minnie Ripperton, Patti La Belle, Tina & more
–YAAHF Celebrating Juneteenth African Heritage Festival Weekend
- June 27: Las Guaracheras – Latina Caliente, Salsa by All Women Ensemble from Cali, Columbia
- July 11: The Bakers Alley Band – A Gritty Blues, Roots & All Playlist Party
- July 18: Rafael Santana – Sensual Bachata & Magical Mambo Night
- July 25: Dave Cox And The Legendary Band – Q the Music. A Salute to Quincy Jones & Roberta Flack
- August 01: The Hot Toddies – A Swing, Be-Bop & Jive Hot Extravaganza
- August 08: John Smith And The Jazz Funk Mosaic – Maxwell to the Max, El Debarge & Concert More
- August 15: People of The Earth – Cross the Continents Latin, Afro-Cuban & Soul Multi Music Finale
The Executive Director of the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront BID, Sara Brody, shared a statement expressing her continued excitement about the concert series. “The Yonkers Waterfront Live summer concerts bring people together by showcasing amazing musical talents and the beautiful riverfront Yonkers has to offer. This is an essential event that shows the musical vibrance of Yonkers to not only residents, but visitors as well.”
The Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District would like to express its sincere gratitude to the sponsors whose support makes the Yonkers Waterfront Live Concerts possible.
Getty Square Sponsors: The City of Yonkers, The Yonkers Parks, Recreation & Conservation, Yonkers Economic Development Corporation, and ASR Group’s Domino® Sugar Yonkers Refinery
Yonkers Pier Sponsors: MHACY (Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers)
and the Westchester County Board of Legislators
Saw Mill River Sponsor: Saint Joseph’s Medical Center
Daylight Park Sponsors: ShopRite, Dolphin Property Services, One Pier Steakhouse, AMS Acquisitions, Health First, Great Point Studios, National Resources, PS&S, and RXR Sawyer Place
Friend of Sponsor: Paxos Grill & Bar
