2021 Summer Concert Series

Come and join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department this summer for our free weekly Summer Concert Series at Abbie Griffin Park. Concerts are held on Wednesday Nights from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 

Concerts will feature a variety of musical performances including Oldies, Swing, Rhythm & Blues & Classic Rock music and more to fill the air! Bring your family & friends, blankets & chairs, & dinner to enjoy this free night of entertainment each week.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21ST - THE REMINISANTS

 Known as one of  Boston’s best oldies bands, The Reminisants have been entertaining  audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band  specializes in music from the 1950’s through the 1990’s, playing a  collection of great music for all kinds of musical tastes and generations. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28TH - STUDIO TWO: BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND

An Annual Crowd Favorite and hailed  “New England’s Best Beatles Tribute Band,” Studio Two continues its  national tour in celebration of The Beatles music before America  (1960-1963) and the early hits from the touring years (1963-1966). Studio Two is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. era. Featuring  graduates from Berklee College of Music and Beatles devotees, Studio  Two band mates met in a “cellar full of noise” in a town slightly west  of Liverpool (Milford, New Hampshire!) to pay homage to the greatest  rock band of all time. By recreating the Fab Four’s music, instruments, and  onstage banter, Studio Two performs your most favorite hits that will bring people to the dance floor. 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4TH - NORTH RIVER MUSIC

North River has an Americana sound with strong harmonies and expressive  musicianship.  Playing covers of rock, bluegrass and country songs, a  North River set is fun to listen to with something familiar for everyone. From the Eagles and Dylan to the Indigo Girls and Grateful  Dead come to dance, come to listen - you'll like what you hear!   

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH - ROCKIN' RON THE FRIENDLY PIRATE

Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate captivates  kids of all ages with his pirate-themed music, clever lyrics, and  endless pirate speak!  He has produced three albums of original music  and plays in venues all over New England, though he is always happy to  return to his home port-o-call at Smuggler’s Notch in Vermont.  This concert is held in conjunction with the Merrimack Public Library and their summer reading program. 

WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 18TH - BEN ERAMO: TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL 

Rescheduled from the earlier rain out on June 30th. Cold Spring Harbor plays and performs the music of  Mr. Billy Joel. Join us for an evening of the songs you know and love performed by musician Ben Eramo. At  any Cold Spring Harbor show, you can count on sold out performances  with the crowd singing along and enjoying every second of their favorite  timeless Billy Joel songs.