Division of Recreation Announces the 2025 Summer Sounds by the Bay Music Concert Series!
Posted May 15, 2025For over 30 years, the Summer Sounds by the Bay has been a town favorite in the park during the summer! Great music in a great setting!
”We are ready for a great summer! We have a great lineup of music, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone enjoying the summer nights in a great setting at 16th Street Park!” stated Pete Amadeo, Superintendent of Recreation.
The concerts begin promptly at 7:00pm at the lower level of 16th Street Park at the amphitheater stage.
June 25th – The Beginnings (Chicago Tribute)
The Beginnings, the AMERICAN Chicago tribute from NYC, delivers the world's most authentic live Chicago concert experience. Performing in Chicago's original classic-era 7pc. configuration, without the aid of backing tracks or additional musicians, Beginnings has been stunning audiences all over North America for 20 years!
July 9th – AM GOLD
AM GOLD is a New York City based tribute band, performing the adult-contemporary hit songs from the late 1970’s through the mid 1980’s. Artists include Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Huey Lewis, Christopher Cross, Lionel Richie and so many more! Most of this Southern-California based music has recently experienced a revival known to many as Yacht Rock. This smooth style of music has stood the test of time. Baby Come Back!
July 16 – Soul Machine
Performing the Top 40s, Yacht Rock, R&B and Motown! A night of dancing and singing! Be ready for a memorable night!
July 23rd – Iconic Women of Rock
The show is a high-energy, electrifying tribute to legendary female artists, featuring a dynamic, genre-spanning setlist that captivates audiences of all ages and leaves them singing along every time. It’s a celebration of strong, trailblazing women!
July 30th – Fleetwood Macked - The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mack!
Fleetwood Macked the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac is a New York based Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band. Hailed as the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the U.S., much of the realism comes from the bands history. Husband and wife musical team Hillary and Michael (Stevie and Lindsey ) and friends Caroline, Jay, Phil and Andrew (Christine, John and Mick), that have made great music together in various incarnations finally all came together with their mutual love of Fleetwood Mac. All the members of Fleetwood Macked are and have always been professional, touring Rock musicians, which also adds to the authenticity of the sound of the band. Fleetwood Macked live brings the passion, depth, heart and the musicianship Fleetwood Mac's music requires. Whether performing the Rumours album in it's entirety or a decades show featuring Fleetwood Mac's hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today, every performance transports audiences to another time and place.
August 6th – ARENA - RELIVE THE ROCK
ARENA Relive The Rock is The Hottest Arena Rock Tribute - Music Experience. Relive the songs that filled arenas. Capturing the big sound and power of some of the Greatest Rock Bands of our time. Boston, Journey, Kansas, Heart, Pat Benatar, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, Rush, Foreigner - just to name a few.
August 13th – We May Be Right! Billy Joel Tribute
Powerhouse ensemble We May Be Right delivers an electrifying performance wowing audiences of all ages as they authentically re-create the music of one the greatest Rock and Roll Keyboard Players, “Piano Man” Billy Joel. A New York City Skyline sets the backdrop with the band delivering hit after hit along with some of Billy’s best deep cuts. Night after night We May Be Right brings the audience to their feet and gets them singing along to all the classics!
August 20th – Super Trans AM
Super Trans Am is the most unique and innovative theme band on the market today, playing all of your favorite arena anthems and chart-topping radio hits of the 1970’s. Combining unparalleled musicianship with artistic and inspired A/V production, you’ll enjoy revisiting classic singalongs from one of the most definable decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney & Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey as well as “Yacht Rock” favorites such as “Still the One” by Orleans and Pilot’s “Magic”, your audience will fall in love with this epic decade of memorable music all over again.
August 27th – Raindate
For more information, please contact the Division of Recreation at 201-858-6127 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM