The Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District is thrilled to announce the return of the Yonkers Waterfront Live Concert Series, an annual summer tradition that brings people from all over the tri-state area with great music and stunning riverfront views. This year, the concert series will be held on Friday nights from June 14 through August 16, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Waterfront Amphitheatre, next to the Yonkers Pier, located at 71 Water Grant Street, Yonkers, NY.
This much-loved series boasts a diverse lineup of musical talents, ensuring there’s something for everyone’s taste. The concert series kicks off with the soulful Reggae Soul & Pop Infusion of Leon & The Peoples. Leon, a multi-talented performer, is known for his acting, singing, and songwriting. He has appeared in over 35 movies, including Cool Runnings and Waiting to Exhale, and on TV in HBO’s OZ and currently on CBS’ Blue Bloods. Another highlight is the performance by Maiya Sykes, a classically trained vocalist, producer, and vocal arranger from NBC’s “The Voice”. Her vocals have graced many films, including the Oscar-winning La La Land, the critically acclaimed Dolomite is My Name, the Netflix series Waffles and Mochi, and Creed 3. Recently, she was featured in the documentary Billy Idol: State Line. Kicking off the month of August is Spanglish Fly, a band celebrated for reviving 1960s Latin boogaloo in NYC, features two female vocalists singing in English and Spanish over a lively mix of Latin percussion, horns, piano, and bass. With members hailing from Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Japan, Argentina, Colombia, and Upper Manhattan, they bring a rich multicultural vibe to their quintessential urban US music. Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, they’ve dazzled audiences at iconic venues like the Apollo and Lincoln Center and received high praise for their 2018 album, Ay Que Boogaloo!, which creatively fuses various genres and features notable Latin music artists.
The concerts are free to the public and showcase a variety of music genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Concert Lineup:
- June 14: Leon & The Peoples – Reggae Soul & Pop Infusion, led by multi-talented performer, singer-songwriter, actor & producer simply known as Leon
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- June 21: Maiya Sykes – NBC’s “The Voice” Star Brings Down Home Delta Blues, Funk, Rock & Pop
- June 28: Jodi Music – A Tribute to the Great Latin Ladies of Music-Chita Rivera, Selena, J Lo & more
- July 12: Emily Denham – Let’s Go GAGA over Taylor Swift, Indie Pop & Soul Music by Lady Gaga, Bonnie Raitt & more
- July 19: Von Newmann – A Night of Classic R&B and Soul Saluting Otis Redding, Donnie Hathaway, Al Green & Bruno Mars
- July 26: Alana Alexander – For the Love of Ella, Ledisi, Lalah & the Queens of Jazz & Fusion R&B
- August 2: SpanglishFly – New York’s Premiere Latin Boogaloo Revival Band mixing Latin & Soul straight from the Club
- August 9: Sammulous – The Maestro Festival, Tributes to Louis Amstrong, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson & Sylvester
- August 16: Sundub – The Heart & Heat of Roots Reggae with Funk, Fusion & FIRE
Please note there will be no concert on July 5
Rain location: Yonkers Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers
Sara Brody, Executive Director of the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront BID, shared her excitement about the series: “The Yonkers Waterfront Live concert series is an essential event for our downtown community. It not only brings people together to enjoy incredible music and stunning scenery but also positions Yonkers as a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike.”
The Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Business Improvement District extends gratitude to the dedicated sponsors whose support makes the Yonkers Waterfront Live concert series possible.
A big thank you goes to Getty Square Sponsors, including Yonkers EDC, the City of Yonkers, and the Yonkers Parks Department, as well as our largest contributor ASR Group’s Domino® Sugar Yonkers Refinery.
Additional gratitude goes to our Saw Mill River Sponsor, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, as well as our Yonkers Pier Sponsors, ArtsWestchester, MHACY, and the Westchester County Board of Legislators.
Further support from Hudson River Sponsor, ShopRite, and our Daylight Park Sponsors, Dolphin Property Services, One Pier Steakhouse, AMS Acquisitions, PS&S, RXR Sawyer Place, and Healthfirst, ensures the success and accessibility of this free concert series.
We also thank Rising Development and NYS Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins’s Office for their contribution as Friends of Waterfront Live.
Join us for an unforgettable summer of live music, good vibes, and celebration at the Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheatre. We look forward to seeing you there!
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