Programs

R&B Festival at MetroTech 2016

 
 
Jun 2—Aug 4, 2016
 
 

BAM's annual free summer outdoor music series returns.

LOCATION: MetroTech Commons
10 MetroTech Roadway (Brooklyn)

 
 
 
 
 
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Produced by Danny Kapilian

Nothing says summer like free outdoor music.For more than two decades, BAM has brought its popular lunchtime concert series to MetroTech Commons. Spanning R&B, funk, gospel, soul, jazz, and world music, this year’s lineup is packed with new voices and established masters alike, performing Thursdays at noon. Past highlights have included Jimmy Cliff, Booker T & the M.G.’s, Los Lobos, Toumani Diabate, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Toots and the Maytals, the Wailers, Maceo Parker,  and many more. Join us and groove your way through the summer.


Forest City Ratner Companies is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2017 R&B Festival at MetroTech.

 
 
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Directions 
Getting to MetroTech 


The BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival at MetroTech concert stage is located on the lawn at MetroTech Commons. MetroTech Commons is situated in Downtown Brooklyn between Jay Street and Flatbush Avenue where Myrtle Avenue ends.

By Subway
2/3 to Hoyt Street Station and walk two blocks north on Bridge Street
2/3/4/5 to Borough Hall Station and walk five blocks east
A/C/F/R to Jay Street-MetroTech Station and exit at Myrtle Promenade

By Bus
B25, B26, B38, B45, B51, B52, B54, B61, B63, B67, and B75 all stop within a three-block radius of MetroTech Center

PAST EVENTS
Music
Zapp
 

Zapp Band delivers bass-soaked funk with heavy talkbox distortion and dazzling showmanship.

Thu, Jun 2, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
William Bell and Band
 

The powerhouse performer and songwriter celebrates his first album in nearly four decades.

Thu, Jun 9, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
Mali Music
 

The Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter comes to MetroTech.

Thu, Jun 16, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
The Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats
 

Arturo O’Farrill’s all-star youth orchestra delivers danceable big band Latin jazz classics.

Thu, Jun 23, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
George Gray Groove Coalition
 

Drummer George Gray and jazz vocalist Jazzmeia Horn perform with an all-star band.

Thu, Jun 30, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
Fatback Band
 

The seminal New York funk band led by drummer Bill “Fatback” Curtis comes to MetroTech.

Thu, Jul 7, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
King Sunny Ade
 

The king of juju, a hybrid of Western pop and traditional African music, comes to MetroTech.

Thu, Jul 14, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
The Hallelujah Train
 

Gospel music from drummer Brian Blade, Pastor Brady Blade, Sr., and producer Daniel Lanois.

Thu, Jul 21, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
Ladies Sing The Blues
 

Jazz divas Catherine Russell, Brianna Thomas, and Charenee Wade sing 1920s blues.

Thu, Jul 28, 2016
 
 
Free
Music
Dee Dee Bridgewater with Theo Croker’s DVRK Funk
 

The legendary Grammy-winning vocalist is joined by celebrated trumpeter Theo Croker.

Thu, Aug 4, 2016
 
 
Free