TUnE-yArDs, Metronomy, Deer Tick Headline 2011 River Rocks Series in NYC

Hudson River Park Celebrates Summer in New York City with Free Music Series on Pier 54

One of New York City’s quintessential free outdoor concert series, Hudson River Park’s RiverRocks marks its 13th season this summer by presenting headlining performances by the sonically-nuanced experimental group tUnE-yArDs, the dance/art crossover phenoms Metronomy, and the alt-country/folk rockers Deer Tick.

Staged on Hudson River Park’s Pier 54, the RiverRocks schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 14 tUnE-yArDs
Thursday, July 28 Metronomy
Thursday, August 11 Deer Tick

Located adjacent to New York City’s Meatpacking District (at 14th Street), the Pier 54 gates open at 6 p.m. for all RiverRocks shows, with opening performances scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. More information on the series is available at www.riverrocksnyc.com.

At a time when the once ubiquitous free summer concert appears to be on the decline in and around New York City, RiverRocks- Hudson River Park’s signature concert series – continues to build upon its renowned reputation of annually presenting acclaimed and breaking bands on the Pier 54 stage.

“As the mecca of the popularly dubbed ‘indie music scene,’ New York City is home to a highly sophisticated and knowledgeable music audience that, year after year, turn out in mass on Pier 54 to support the acclaimed bands performing. This summer we will continue the pairing of great bands with great fans” said David Katz, Vice President of Marketing & Events at the Hudson River Park Trust.

In previous seasons, RiverRocks headliners have included The Antlers, Blonde Redhead, Brazilian Girls, Deerhunter, Matt & Kim, Phosphorescent, Ted Leo + Pharmacists, and Yeasayer, among others.

Hudson River Park is a 550-acre, 5-mile-long waterfront park stretching from Battery Place at the southern tip of Manhattan all the way up to 59th Street along the Hudson River (www.HudsonRiverPark.org).

THURSDAY, JULY 14
Tune-Yards with special guest
Free | 7 p.m. (gates at 6 p.m.)
Hudson River Park, Pier 54

THURSDAY, JULY 28
METRONOMY with special guest
Free | 7 p.m. (gates at 6 p.m.)
Hudson River Park, Pier 54

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
DEER TICK with special guest
Free | 7 p.m. (gates at 6 p.m.)
Hudson River Park, Pier 54

For more information on the festival check out RiverRocksNYC.com or HudsonRiverPark.org.
RiverRocksNYC.com or HudsonRiverPark.org