Bravo to the innovative person courageous enough to bring us the likes of Soul Finger.

Summerfest 2014 to offer free outdoor concerts at Liberty State Park

By Steven Rodas/The Jersey Journal
on July 08, 2014 at 6:38 PM

The Jersey City Division of Cultural Affairs has partnered with The Friends of Liberty State Park and Liberty House Restaurant to hold Summerfest 2014 throughout July and August, offering the public free outdoor concerts.

The outdoor concerts will vary in genre from the soulful ambiance of jazz to the expressive vibes of Latin-style, while also offering a large pallet of vocal performers and a live DJ. The concerts will be held at the Public Gardens on the eastern side of Liberty House Restaurant located at 76 Audrey Zapp Drive.

A show will be held tonight by Rock and R&B group, Soul Finger from 7 to 9 p.m. Here is the rest of the schedule:

July 13 - Kym Lawrence, Students of Mengwei Shen from 5 to 7 p.m.
July 15 - Spirit of Life, Tru Sol from 7 to 9 p.m.
July 20 - Epic Soul from 6 to 8 p.m.
July 22 - Winard Harper from 7 to 9 p.m.
July 27 - Jazzique from 6 to 8 p.m.
July 29 - John Christian from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 - Jersey Sound from 5 to 7 p.m.
Aug. 10 - Moonlighters from 5 to 7 p.m.
Aug. 12 - Fillet of Soul from 7 to 9 p.m.
Aug. 17 - David Cedano from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Omar Sound and DJ will have sets on July 13, July 15, July 22, July 27 and Aug. 10.

"The free concerts are a great delight for all to enjoy the music and take in the great views of the park and skyline," said President of The Friends of LSP, Sam Pesin.

Morris Pesin, who is considered the "father" of Liberty State Park, began the outdoor concert series in the summer of 1976 when the park first opened.

For information on rain dates call 201-792-1993. More details about the concert series and special offers on parking for seniors are available by calling Cliff Perkins at Jersey City Division of Cultural Affairs at 201-547-4327.

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