Topic: River to River

• Conor Oberst and Jenny Lewis Playing Free July 4 Show

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 16, 11:33am ET

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  Jenny Lewis Playing with Rilo Kiley in June 2008 at Terminal 5
  According to Brooklynvegan, this year’s free July 4 outdoor concert at Battery Park will feature Conor Oberst. Jenny Lewis will open. “This year this event is not ticketed, but space is limited and will be available on … More

• Ted Leo Playing Free Show Tonight

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jul 17, 10:18am ET

  One of my favorite musicians of all time, the illustrious Ted Leo, will be playing a free show tonight with his band the Pharmacists at Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Even though it’s free you need to get a ticket and can do so starting at 5 p.m. at Castle … More

• St. Vincent at Castle Clinton

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jul 11, 10:43am ET

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  The lovely Annie Clark and her stellar band aka St. Vincent played a free show at Castle Clinton. The beautiful weather helped make it a wonderful evening as they group played songs from last years’ Marry Me as well as some new pieces. Clark revealed some interesting … More

• St. Vincent For Free Tonight

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jul 10, 10:35am ET

  St. Vincent at the 2008 Plug Awards
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  The lovely St. Vincent will be at Castle Clinton in Battery Park tonight. It’s free, but you need to get tickets. Starting at 5 p.m. they will be distributed, 2 per person at Castle Clinton.
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• Free Shows Tonight

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jul 9, 11:12am ET

  Bluegrassy folk rock band the Avett Brothers are playing a free show tonight at Rockefeller Park in Battery Park at 7 p.m. Also tonight is Olabelle Rootsy at Madison Square Park at 7 p.m. At Stuyvesant Town Slavic Soul party will be playing at 6 p.m. and eighties hip-hop group … More

• First River to River Show Was Yesterday

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | May 30, 1:02pm ET

  Mirah & Spectratone International at Castle Clinton 2008
  Photo Permission: Lindsay Herman
  It was a beautiful day outside yesterday, perfect for the inaugural River to River concert at Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Mirah and Spectratone International started things off quite nicely. Mirah is an accomplished singer songwriter and her newer … More

• Lots More Free Summer Shows

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 8, 12:01pm ET

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  So many venues host (mostly) free shows in the summertime, it’s hard to keep up. There’s McCarren Pool, Central Park, and Prospect Park. But then there’s also Castle Clinton in Battery Park, the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center, and the South Street … More