You asked for more music concer ts and we're delivering! This year marks the debut of our exciting new seri es – ROCK THE BLOCK! Join us every second Wednesday from M ay through August for electrifying live music and an expanded outdoor dinin g experience right onto Mamaroneck Ave-no cars\, just people-transforming i t into White Plains’ premier Str”eat”ery!
Indulge in delicious al fresco dining\, groove to fantastic live tunes\, engage in a friendly competition of ping pong or cornhole\, forge new frien dships\, and create lasting memories! Mark your calendars for the series ki ckoff on MAY 8th!
< h2 class="p1">Check out our music line-up here:June 12: Sarah Shook and the Disarmers plus Andrew Weiss and Friends
July 10: Scott Tournet and the Spark\, Smooch
Special thanks to our Community Partner:
This project is made possible wit h funds from Arts Alive\, a regrant program of ArtsWestchester with support from the Office of the Governor\, the New York State Legislature\, and the new York State Council on the Arts.
ArtsMobile\, created by ArtsWestchester and sponsored by White Plai ns Hospital and Westchester County.
Opener: BSKi
Combine a legendary ‘90’s R&B
singer from Brooklyn with an Irish born one whose band toured with The Who
\, Van Halen and Sheryl Crow\, a trailblazing\, jamming guitarist\, and
BSKi:
N ew school/old school crooner BSKi a/k/a Brian Collazo (The Roots\, Shawn Me ndes\, Lorde) blends R&B\, Funk\, & Hip-Hop with Afro-Latin rhythms. He’s k nown to do epic next-level Stevie Wonder covers as well.
Sundance Kitchen & Cantina
208 Mamaron
eck Ave\, White Plains\, NY
Karen Bella w ith T eddy Kumpel
Karen Bella is a NYC & Long Island-b ased artist known for her genre-crossing songwriting and classic influences . Her captivating live performances have earned her recognition as a Sam As h "Spotlight Artist" and endorsements from Fishman\, Yamaha\, and Elixir St rings. She has performed at NAMM and was nominated as Best Singer From Long Island 2023 by the Town of Bethpage.
Join us for the final Rock The Block event featuring a special Arthur Murray Dance Centers dance lesson! Learn the exciting Swing dance and groove to the lively music of OTM. Don’t miss out on the fun—see you all th ere!
Opener: < strong>Smooch
Scott Tournet\, a founding member of the award winning band Grace Potter & The Nocturn als\, has performed with The Allman Brothers\, members of the Grateful Dead and Phish\, recorded with Willie Nelson and opened stadium tours with Tim McGraw and Key Chesney. His new band and debut LP with Scott slaying it on guitar\, with a riveting Hammond B3 organ alongside\, draws on the best of American roots\, rock and pop music.
Smooch:
Smooch is an eclectic indie soul/funk jamband from right here in Westchester. Their infectious grooves\, improvisational styl e and soulful vocals are a perfect pairing for tonight's show.
Sundance
Kitchen & Cantina
208 Mamaroneck Ave\, White Plains\, NY
< a href="https://www.zachoina.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zac Hoina is a seasoned songwriter and blues musician from Westchester County wh o draws inspiration from blues legends like B.B. King\, Muddy Waters and Jo hn Mayer.
Opener:
It’s obvious listening to Sarah Shook and the Disarmers
’ clear-eyed\, biting\, and unafraid songs that integrity is the m
ost important thing to the Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, country-punk outf
it.
“A lot of artists are in this industry for fame\, recognition\, an
d money but those things don’t mean anything to me\,” says bandleader River
Shook. “Songwriting is it for me. It’s the only real healthy coping mechan
ism I've ever had. It’s life-saving. I don't care about any superficial thi
ngs when I’m making a record.” On their resonant fourth album Revelations\,
produced by Shook and out March 29 via Thirty Tigers\, these raw and resil
ient tracks come first. Throughout\, Shook’s deft storytelling documents re
gular people getting by and keeping on\, all presented without filter or pr
etension. IG: @sarahshooksdisarmers
Andr ew Weiss and Friends:
Andrew Weiss and Friends< /strong> blend anthemic road rock\, booming pop\, and poetic Americana acro ss acclaimed LPs\, with sold-out shows and performances alongside Counting Crows and Rob Thomas. Singer-songwriter Andrew Weiss crafts intimate\, char acter-driven stories reminiscent of Dawes and Tom Petty. Self-taught from a ge seven\, Weiss's journey\, influenced by The Beatles\, led to solo projec ts before forming the band. Since 2018\, they've released four LPs\, three EPs\, and singles\, performing at notable festivals and venues. Their music \, described as "Power Pop-icana\," celebrates camaraderie and serves as a healing agent in these modern times. IG: @andrewweissmusic
At Sundance Kitchen & Cantina — Outdoor Patio
208 Ma
maroneck Ave\, White Plains\, NY
Christine Chanel is Westchester based indie-soul recording artist. Her latest release is called "True Crimes".
Opener: White Plains High School’s Mariachi Juvenil Los Tigre s
Salcedo’s Latin Soul is a powerhouse b and embodying New York City’s multicultural life. Inspired by everything fr om Fania All-Stars\, Cortijo y su Combo and Irakere to James Brown\, Santan a and WAR\, they pay tribute to these icons and more\, while pushing the cu lture’s influence into the 21st century. Like boogaloo married Cha Cha Cha with R&B\, SLS combines Salsa\, Bomba and Timba (to name a few) with Funk\, Rock\, and Hip Hop. Simply put - Salcedo wants the world to celebrate LATI N SOUL. Steven Salcedo is a Westchester-native. He's performed with Miley Cyrus on her New Year's Eve shows and at the Grammys\, and with many others . IG: @salcedomusic
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