All smiles at Town of Hempstead’s Decadia concert

There’s fun, music and more in store all summer long at parks and venues around township

Posted Friday, July 12, 2024 12:11 pm

Friends and families packed into the fields of Newbridge Road Park for a tribute concert featuring the band Decadia on July 2.

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Decadia features Mike Sorrentino on drums, singers John Fox, Peter Cintrino and Joie Giorbano, Thomas Jordan on guitar, Brian Steel on saxaphone, Paul Kosak on keybaoard and Lenny Rocillo on bass.

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Decadia mostly plays hits from the ‘80s, but their setlist includes songs from the ‘70s, ‘90s and more. Joie Giorbano on stage during the performance.

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You’re never too young to get into the groove! Ryan and Cooper Charder, 3, had a blast at the concert.

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Come nightfall, the fun didn’t stop.

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By Jack Schwed

It is an exciting time for the Town of Hempstead as there are numerous upcoming shows and concerts to look forward to this summer.

Throughout the months of July and August, as a part of the Town of Hempstead summer concert series, there will be countless opportunities for residents to travel back in time with tribute bands, support amazing local performers, and immerse themselves in musical theater.

The Town of Hempstead summer concert series kicked off in the area when Decadia took the stage at Newbridge Road Park on July 2. Decadia is an ‘80s cover band, but according to their website, they have expanded to “’70s classics, ‘90s favorites, blockbuster movie soundtracks and current hits.” This variety guarantees nostalgia for some, but enjoyment for all, making Decadia the perfect act for summer fun.

And there’s many more concerts to come this summer. Fans of Neil Diamond, one of the most accomplished American pop songwriters, will love “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” at Merrick Rd. Park, Merrick, on July 17. And not long after, REO Speedwagon tribute band “Speedwagon – The REO Experience”will be performing at Speno Park, East Meadow, on July 19. These are just two examples of the many unforgettable experiences in store for the Town of Hempstead’s summer concert series.

Families with children can join in on the fun as there will be two children’s performers coming to various locations throughout Nassau County. Darlene Graham’s “Singing at the Beach” show allows children to see what summer’s all about through sing-alongs about summer, playing beach bucket drums and clam shells as castanets, wearing sunglasses, and passing around large beach balls. The other performer is Jester Jim, a juggler known for his wild personality and impressive talent that, according to the Town of Hempstead’s website, “libraries, schools, and festivals can’t seem to get enough of.”

For more information on town events this summer, visit HempsteadNY.gov. For further information on Decadia, visit DecadiaLive.com.

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