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Another Summer of Incredible Music
Summer in the City of Glen Cove is filled with live music. Downtown Sounds 2022 celebrated 25 years of live music in downtown Glen Cove and held the first ever Downtown Sounds Teen Idol contest. Get ready for another summer of dancing in the streets with an incredible lineup of artists in 2023.
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Downtown Sounds 2023 Lineup
July 7: Sir Duke
July 14: Best Shot
July 21: Lovesong
July 28: Paradigm
Aug. 4: Forever Ray
Aug: 11: Jose Trombone & Conjunto Rumbon
Aug. 18: Arena Rock
Aug. 25: That 70s Band
Sir Duke
July 7, 2023
A Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Formed in the summer of 2013, Sir Duke quickly became an instant hit as New York’s ultimate Stevie Wonder tribute band. Fronted by the electrifying and world-famous vocalist, Tom Bowes (formerly of Tower of Power and Blood, Sweat & Tears), Sir Duke lifts the level of the tribute band genre to something riveting and absolutely unforgettable. Like his bandmates, Bowes grew up listening to and learning from Stevie’s music, “until it wore off the vinyl,” and you will hear his love of it in every lyric and vocal nuance. The band features nine stellar musicians, featuring a tight rhythm section that has played together for over fifteen years! The result was an explosive combination of vocals and rhythm that honors and celebrates the musicality and songwriting genius of the inspirational Stevie Wonder. The camaraderie between the members on stage is palpable, and only adds to their already rocking performances.
Best Shot
July 14, 2023
Tribute to Pat Benatar
Best Shot is a dynamic live tribute to one of the most influential female rock vocalists of all time, the great Pat Benatar. The band recreates a classic Benatar concert featuring note-for-note renditions by stellar lead vocalist, Melissa Lotardo. Melissa impeccably recreates Pat Benatar’s classic look and sound from her ’80s heyday.
Audiences will thrill to Melissa’s renditions of Pat Benatar’s greatest hits including “Shadows of the Night,” “Heartbreaker,” “Love Is a Battlefield,” and all the rest.
Lovesong
July 21, 2023
Lovesong is an ’80s New Wave tribute band that offers a unique concert experience featuring electrifying performances of legendary music by Duran Duran, INXS, The Cure, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, Erasure, New Order and more.
Paradigm
July 28, 2023
Paradigm is a group of elite professional musicians, each one dedicated to bringing the absolute best in entertainment to every concert. This 11-piece powerhouse band is experienced in making any evening an unforgettable experience.
Members of Paradigm have performed with: Lauryn Hill, Skrillex, Lady Antebellum, Damien Marley, Janelle Monae, Mulgrew Miller, Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, Oz Noy, Sirah, and have performed with the band members of: Billy Joel, Jon Bellion, Chubby Checker, Kool & The Gang, The Saturday Night Live Band and more.
Forever Ray
August 4, 2023
A Tribute to Ray Charles
Forever Ray has been performing to sell-out audiences throughout the New York metropolitan area. They perform the exciting and uplifting music of Ray Charles, which includes a wonderful blend of musical styles ranging from jazz and blues to country and R&B. Members of Forever Ray have performed or recorded with Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera to name a few.
Jose Trombone & Conjunto Rumbon
August 11, 2023
Jose Trombone & Conjunto Rumbon are keepers of the iconic salsa gorda sound that emerged in New York City during the golden era of salsa. Jose Rivera is a long-time trombonist who started his music career with his family band in East New York. Jose was born in Puerto Rico and raised in both cultures. His father, Enrique Rivera, was a self-taught musician who was an influential pioneer in the NYC Salsa period. He established the family band with his wife and six children in the early 1960s. Jose, the oldest, started on percussion at age 6 and trombone at 13. He became his father’s partner in composing their original music. As the family band evolved in the ’70s, a fourth female musician joined, and later married Jose. The family band, Orquestra Los Juniors, became popular in the ’70s and recorded two albums. Jose is currently the leader of Conjunto Rumbon and continues to arrange and integrate his original music into the performances.
Arena Rock
August 18, 2023
Classic Rock Tribute
Arena Rock is a classic rock tribute band featuring music from iconic bands who helped define the era in the ’70s and ’80s including Queen, Journey, Styx, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Van Halen and The Who. A.R.T. performs rock blocks of their greatest hits with undeniable energy and precision that makes for an exciting evening of music for all ages.
That '70s Band
August 25, 2023
Formed in 2005, That ’70s Band has been packing dance floors up and down the East Coast with its powerful and authentic dance vibe.
Credited by many club and venue owners as leading the way to bringing back live dance music on Long Island, That ’70s Band features ultra-talented vocalists and musicians that deliver passion and fun to their audiences with every performance.
Available for private events, concerts, and fundraisers.
www.That70sBandNY.com