Tag Archive for "concert"

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June 28, 2012

Shine and the Moonbeams Recap

Shine and the Moonbeams brought their interactive and enthusiastic spirit to the Mad. Sq. Kids concert stage. As soon as Shine started to sing, not only were the children up on their feet but the parents were as well! Everyone enjoyed the warm June morning while listening and dancing to the soul/jazz inspired upbeat music…. Read more

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June 26, 2012

Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo Recap

Oran Etkin brought his jazz sensibilities to the Mad. Sq. Kids stage this morning and took the kids on a musical journey throughout the world. Oran Etkin and his band arrived and immediately dazzled the children as they got up and swayed to the smooth jazz rhythms of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and ”… Read more

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June 21, 2012

James Maddock Recap

James Maddock and his band kicked off an amazing start to the concert series here at Madison Square Park. As the hot and humid day waged on, James Maddock arrived on the Mad. Sq. Music stage and soothed the night with his own brand of Americana music. He played his popular iTunes hit single “My… Read more

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June 14, 2012

The Deedle Deedle Dees Recap

The Deedle Deedle Dees brightened up the faces of many little ones today at our second Mad. Sq. Kids 2012 concert series. It was a beautiful sunny day in the park and with over one thousand children and parents, the concert was a great success. The Deedle Deedle Dees taught the children about historical figures… Read more

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June 12, 2012

Mad. Sq. Music: James Maddock and Band

James Maddock kicks off the 2012 Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series. British-born and New York-based, Maddock effortlessly translates the aspirations and longing of his ever-growing legion of followers into song. Winning the NY Music Award for Best Americana Album for his 2010 release, Sunsrise on Avenue C and in the same year winning Best… Read more

Press Releases

May 1, 2012

Mad. Sq. Kids 2012 Lineup!

FREE KIDS CONCERTS AT MADISON SQUARE PARK ARE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY THIS SUMMER Mad. Sq. Kids: Celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of Live Children’s Music in Madison Square Park Begins June 12 Madison Square Park Conservancy is thrilled to present its 10th season of Mad. Sq. Kids, a series of free outdoor performances for… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series 2012

FREE, ECLECTIC, LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER IN THE PARK Celebrating Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series 10-Year Anniversary Free Outdoor Concerts on Wednesday Evenings from June 20 to August 8 Madison Square Park Conservancy announces the lineup for its ten-year anniversary of Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series, which presents award-winning performers in an eclectic… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Music: Nellie McKay

Nellie McKay is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and former stand-up comedienne, noted for her critically acclaimed albums. McKay has won a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Polly Peachum in the Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera and performed onscreen in the film PS I Love You, as well as writing original music for… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Music: CANCELLED

Watts is a Grammy Award winner and one of the most in-demand jazz drummers in the world today. Along with explosive power, blinding speed and mastery of complex rhythms and time signatures, Watts brings a rare sense of elegance, tried-by-fire composure, and a gritty street funk to his music. Voted best drummer by Modern Drummer… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Music: Regina Carter

Carter’s most recent release Reverse Thread takes us through the world of hypnotically beautiful African folk melodies. Lauded as one of the finest violinists of her generation, Carter captures both the essence and allure of the original music through a lens of contemporary interpretation. To achieve the uplifting and stirring result, Regina added an accordion… Read more