Programs

R&B Festival at MetroTech 2017

 
 
Jun 8—Aug 10, 2017
 
 

BAM's annual free summer outdoor music series returns.

 
 
 
 
 
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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 Ashford & Simpson, Aloe Blacc, Booker T & the M.G.’s with guest Sharon Jones, Jimmy Cliff, Andra Day, Salif Keita, The Neville Brothers, Wilson Pickett, Snarky Puppy, and many more. Join us and groove your way through the summer.


Presenting Sponsor:
Forest City Ratner
 
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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
Ramsey Lewis
Music
Ramsey Lewis
 

The Grammy-winning jazz icon returns to his electric roots.

Thu, Jun 8, 2017
 
 
Free
Raul Midon
Music
Raul Midón
 

Syncopated flamenco- and jazz-infused acoustic guitar matched by silky tenor vocals.

Thu, Jun 15, 2017
 
 
Free
The suffers
Music
The Suffers
 

This powerful Houston 10-piece ensemble performs its signature “Gulf Coast Soul” sound.

Thu, Jun 22, 2017
 
 
Free
John Hammond
Music
John Hammond
 

The acoustic guitar legend wails the blues with a harmonica around his neck.

Thu, Jun 29, 2017
 
 
Free
Sinkane
Music
Sinkane
 

Feel-good music for trying times spread through Afrobeat cadences and soulful falsetto.

Thu, Jul 6, 2017
 
 
Free
Tank And the bangas
Music
Tank and The Bangas
 

The winners of 2017’s Tiny Desk Contest conjure a magical mix of soul and spoken word.

Thu, Jul 13, 2017
 
 
Free
Preservation hall Jazz band
Music
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
 

The septet carries the torch of New Orleans’ inimitable spirit and joie de vivre to MetroTech.

Thu, Jul 20, 2017
 
 
Free
septeto santiageuro
Music
El Septeto Santiaguero
 

This intoxicating Cuban ensemble infuses an adventurous streak into traditional son music.

Thu, Jul 27, 2017
 
 
Free
Cory Henry
Music
Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles
 

The Snarky Puppy jazz keyboardist brings his good vibes to MetroTech.

Thu, Aug 3, 2017
 
 
Free
Love 4 One Another
Music
Liv Warfield, Judith Hill, and Shelby J: Love 4 One Another
 

Three brilliant female Prince protégés carry on the icon’s legacy.

Thu, Aug 10, 2017
 
 
Free