New York City concert picks for June

WNYC News | Jun 6

June always marks a significant page-turn for the New York concert calendar as many of the big summer concert series get underway. And there's a lot more happening in the city this month beyond those series. Music writer Hank Shteamer is back again with his latest concert picks. Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, he sorts out some of the best options, including Infinity Song in Prospect Park, "UnAmerican" folk music in Brooklyn and 100 electric guitars on stage at Lincoln Center.

 

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