Two great local music festivals in NY & NJ

Everyone thinks of Memorial Day as the official start of summer. That may be true for tourism and giftshops, but according to the seasonal calendar, the true start of summer is this weekend. And what better way to ring in the season of grit, heat, water and sweat then with some great local music.

Wave Gathering
June 20 – 22, 2008
Asbury Park, NJ

Wave Gathering takes place weekend of June 20 – 22, 2008. Over 175 acts will perform in over two dozen venues around Asbury Park. Many local restaurants and galleries will be showcasing a variety of art as well. Much of the festivities will begin Friday night at 7:00. For more, check out wavegathering.com.

Make Music New York
June 21, 2008
New York, NY

Make Music New York is NYC’s largest music event with 850 free performances on the streets, sidewalks, parks, community gardens and more throughout the five boroughs. Amateurs and professionals alike will showcase their material as New Yorkers come out from under their headphones to discover something new. For more, check out makemusicny.org

See Also:
Wave Gathering
Make Music New York