Rockin’ on the River
Annual Riverfront Park concert series to begin June 7
TROY, N.Y. >> Despite the loss of financial support from the city, the annual Rockin’ on the River concert series will return next month in Riverfront Park.
According to a news release from the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District, the series will begin Wednesday, June 7, with a performance by Almost Queen, a downstate band paying tribute to classic rock icons Queen. The 10-week series will run through August 9, providing free family-friendly entertainment while encouraging music fans to shop, dine and explore downtown Troy.
“We are excited to offer an eclectic range of music this year,” said Katie Hammon, executive director of the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District. “A lineup ranging from classic rock, to folk, country, and sounds from around the globe, we welcome new and seasoned guests to Troy’s historic walkable downtown for this premier annual summer concert series.”
Rockin’ on the River was one of a host of local events for whom city funding was withdrawn last year during negotiations for a 2017
city budget. Another of those to lose funding, the Powers Park Concert Series, is likely to return, as well, thatnks to a private fundraising effort led by city Councilman James Gulli, R-District 1.
Rockin’ of the River is supported by a host of sponsors, including Saratoga Eagle, Judge Development Co., Rensselaer Honda, The Times Union, CDTA, the Army National Guard, Pioneer Bank, the Tri-City Valley Cats, Dalle Accounting, United Group of Companies, Skyview Landscaping, Pattison Sampson Ginsberg and Griffin, Waste Connections, All
Over Albany, Albany Broadcasting, Stone Industries, Massive Mesh, Spot 518 and AFSCO Fencing.
The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life within the city’s downtown district. The BID advocates for economic growth downtown by creating an inviting, dynamic and sustainable community that celebrates the city’s history while building towards its future.
Formore information on the concerts or the BID, visit www.downtowntroy.org.