Westwood’s Annual Summer Concert Series will kick-off the 2025 season with the first of seven shows on Thursday, June 12, when residents and neighbors make their way to Veterans Memorial Park for the return of Danny V’s 52nd Street Band, a Billy Joel Tribute. The concert will begin at 8:00 pm. Early birds are welcomed and encouraged!
This year’s Summer Concert Series is generously sponsored by First Westwood Realty, Visions Federal Credit Union, Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center, Light Bridge Academy and Provident Bank.
Danny V’s 52nd Street Band is led by pianist, singer and showman, Dan Vechesky (Danny V) and features top NYC metro-area musicians driven to detail in re-creating Billy Joel’s music and live stage show. The band has been touring nationally for over 20 years and is the world's longest running tribute to Billy Joel, earning a reputation of rocking "A"-List venues.
The series will continue June 19 with Reminisce, one of the oldest, continuously performing oldies bands in New Jersey treats concert goers to its 10-piece show band that include a 3-piece horn section, playing tunes from previous decades, with a focus on the Motown era and great American music.
June 26 will feature Extreme Queen a high-energy cover band with seasoned, multi-talented musicians is thrilling audiences with electrifying guitar solos, addictive riffs, and the legendary lyrics and music of Queen that has mesmerized fans for decades. In addition, this concert will also feature 2 sign language interpreter. Audience members who would like to take advantage of this service should RSVP to
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Country Fresh will take over the bandstand on July 3. The band's playlist includes an impressive mix of original music and tasteful covers of some of today's hottest country artists. Their unique modern country sound has set them apart from other bands in the market, spotlighting stellar vocals and harmonies.
Here’s Elton will return to the bandstand on Wednesday, July 10 performing all of Elton John’s biggest hits as performer Russ Davis recreates the sights and sounds of Elton himself with more than 40 years of experience.
Westwood resident Nina Lewis returns as lead singer of Soul Groove playing the best pop, dance, R&B and soul hits on Thursday, July 17.
Finally, the concert season ends with Tramps Like Us on Thursday, July 24. Front-man Mark Salore brings 33+ years of road-tested musicianship with Tramps Like Us to the Westwood Summer Concert Series. Their spirit, energy and intensity have earned the band the distinction of the planet’s most revered Bruce Springsteen Tribute band.
All shows begin at 8 pm. Concert goers are reminded to bring their chairs and blankets and to shop Westwood’s local eateries for their picnic baskets. Follow @westwoodnjrec on Facebook and Instagram for more information about the concerts and for weather related updates. To view special Westwood’s event flyers go to westwoodnj.gov/348/Special-Events.
Questions about the 2025 Summer Concert Series should be directed to Recreation Director Gary Buchheister at 201-664-7882 or
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