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tUnE-yArDs, Metronomy, and Deer Tick To Headline RiverRocks

04/26/2011
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(Submitted) One of New York City's free outdoor concert series, Hudson River Park's RiverRocks marks its 13th season with headlining performances by tUnE-yArDs, Metronomy, and 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.

"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.

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

Opening acts for the three-date series will be announced in the coming weeks.

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