Programs
R&B Festival at MetroTech 2018
BAM’s annual free summer outdoor music series returns.
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.
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

The renowned drummer brings his signature groove to MetroTech.

An inspired double-bill featuring the Tony Award-winning tap dancer and renowned drummer.

The Grammy-nominated, New Orleans-based singer-songwriter performs deeply soulful R&B.

The contemporary R&B artist brings her heartfelt vocals and energized spirit to MetroTech.

This Parisian trio performs a hypnotic blend of rock and contemporary Creole blues.

Drumming prodigy Terri Lyne Carrington is joined by jazz pianist-composer Kris Davis.

This spirited Congolese group plays exhilarating grooves.

The Grammy-winning trumpeter and his electric funk quintet bring spirited dance grooves to MetroTech.

This Charleston-based quintet performs the spirituals and blues of the Gullah culture.

The legendary electric bassist brings his resonant funk fusions to MetroTech.