Summer in the city: Rochester gets its groove on with a dozen free concerts

Truffle will play the Common on July 22 (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - The Rochester Recreation Department and Rochester Main Street are partnering to present a Free Summer Music Series on the Rochester Common and in Central Square starting on Tuesday.

The downtown concerts at Central Square (Parson Main) will take place Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. and the concerts on the Common will be held Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

Rochester Main Street board member, Jeff Bisson, encourages the public to take advantage of free entertainment and support local establishments before or after the shows.

"We're excited to partner with the Recreation Department to present a full summer music series," said Bisson. "We encourage everyone to stop by, support local music, and enjoy a great lineup of regional musicians. The concerts are held in the downtown area so it's a great opportunity to see all we have to offer."

Rochester Common:

· Knock on Wood 7/8

· Bryan Conway, One Man Band 7/15

· Truffle 7/22

· North River Music 7/29

· TBA 8/5

· Kid Pinky Steve Prisby 8/12

Parson Main / Central Square:

· Devin Berry 7/6

· Cameron Drive Acoustic Trio 7/13

· Chris Bonoli and the Blues Monsters 7/20

· Quint-Essential Winds 7/27

· Patti and the Pop Tarts 8/3

· Mistaken For Strangers 8/10

The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Visit www.rochestermainstreet.org for more information. These events are sponsored by the Rochester Recreation Department and Rochester Main Street, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.